Trusted Advisors: Key Attributes of Outstanding Internal Auditors

Misappropriations in the business world in recent years have threatened the public s trust and management s trust in those at the helm to act ethically and with integrity. Yet, it s become an opportunity for internal audit professionals to sharpen their skills and become trusted advisors within their organizations, providing assurance and sound advice to the board and audit committee. In Trusted Advisors: Key Attributes of Outstanding Internal Auditors, Richard Chambers shares top attributes needed to excel as an internal audit professional and be viewed as the go-to person within the entity. Surveying nearly 300 chief audit executives (CAEs) globally and interviewing some individually Richard gathered data confirming his personal viewpoint of what it takes to become successful internal auditors. Whether your career is just launching or you re a veteran in your field, the guidance gleaned from the collective experience of these experts will propel you into the next phase of your profession.

Richard F. Chambers is president and CEO of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the global professional association for internal auditors. He has spent more than 40 years in internal audit, serving as inspector general of the Tennessee Valley Authority, deputy inspector general of the U.S. Postal Service, and director of the U.S. Army Worldwide Internal Review Organization at the Pentagon. Before joining The IIA, he was national practice leader in Internal Audit Advisory Services at PwC. Richard is a prolific blogger and speaker, and he has been featured in numerous major media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Bloomberg Radio, and CNBC. Accounting Today selected him as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Accounting, and the American City Business Journals Orlando Business Journal honored him as a top CEO of the Year. He is also author of the award-winning title, Lessons Learned on the Audit Trail. Richard and his wife, Kim, reside in the Orlando area and have three grown daughters.