Institutions with federal research dollars, particularly from the National Science Foundation (NSF), know they may be subject to an audit by the funding agency’s Office of Inspector General (OIG). NSF ...

Auditing is not restricted to financial institutions and quality systems. Any organization or process can be audited to determine adherence to processes and procedures. An audit of staffing procedures ...

As governments look to regulate the online world, the scrutiny of the algorithms that sit behind popular websites and apps is only going to increase. With doubts over whether self-regulation can ever ...

For years, auditors have used interviews and workshops to conduct successful company assessments. As more businesses become digitised, auditors need to blend traditional techniques with a more ...

Eli Lilly's enhanced ATR process reduces the burden on laboratories and manufacturing spaces while meeting regulatory expectations. A centralized data management team ensures sustainable DI processes, ...

SARBANES-OXLEY WILL MEAN BIG CHANGES FOR BOTH auditors and the companies they audit. The former now will be required to certify a company’s internal controls and will no longer be able to use certain ...

Internal Audit identifies all auditable activities and relevant risk factors, and assesses their significance through an annual risk assessment, utilizing the Committee of Sponsoring Organization's ...

New research performed with the help of the AICPA’s Assurance Research Advisory Group has provided new insights on ways to improve quality in group audits. The research shows that when key planning ...

Companies engage in a range of audits, either auditing their suppliers, receiving audits from their customers, or inviting in auditing firms to undertake health checks of their businesses. Many audits ...

An audit is an inspection of a company's accounting records, usually done by an independent certified public accountant. Audits are performed in an effort to determine whether a business is ...