The audit profession: center stage; ten simple strategies can help revitalize the profession's image by increasing awareness of internal auditing and dispelling old stereotypes. From: Internal Auditor | Date: April 1, 2003| Author: Williams, Michael (British actor) | COPYRIGHT 2003 Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

AUDITING, IN GENERAL, HAS RECEIVED MIXED reviews in light of last year's series of corporate failures. Although internal auditors have not been specifically implicated in any of the recent financial-reporting incidents, these events have nonetheless put somewhat of a damper on our reputation in the minds of clients and the general public. And, although more and more people are beginning to appreciate the value of internal auditing in helping to prevent future Enrons and maintain go...