IIA-Australia Factsheet - Internal Auditor Under Pressure

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Author	IIA-Australia
Date	2022
Topics Explored	Internal Audit
Format	Factsheet
Extract/Description	Internal Auditors have a more difficult job than most people realise. There is difficulty in being independent when you are part of the organisation. And the dilemma of looking for weaknesses within an organisation, while at the same time collaborating and partnering with management. In some situations, these pressures can be job-threatening.
Key Points	This sheet provides a number of steps that should be taken to protect internal auditors against inappropriate pressure.
Relevant Industries	All
Level of Assumed Knowledge	Intermediate