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7 Key SOX Compliance Steps for Internal Auditors
Discover 7 essential SOX compliance steps for internal auditors and compliance officers to strengthen internal control frameworks and meet regulatory demands.
Леонид Ложкарев
Feb 39 min read


Role of Compliance Officers – Safeguarding Financial Integrity
Role of compliance officers in financial services, core responsibilities, regulatory frameworks, and key risks. Essential insights for compliance professionals.
Леонид Ложкарев
Feb 27 min read


SEC Overhauls PCAOB Leadership: New Chairman and Board Members Appointed
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has just reshaped the leadership of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) — and this isn’t business as usual. On January 30, 2026, the SEC announced a new chairman and three new board members for the PCAOB, marking a clear shift in direction for the audit regulator that oversees how public companies are audited. What Happened Demetrios “Jim” Logothetis has been named PCAOB Chairman , with his term running th

John C. Blackshire, Jr.
Feb 12 min read


How to Develop CPE Training Program for Audit Success
Discover how to develop CPE training program for compliance officers and auditors with a step-by-step approach to create, launch, and validate effective learning.
Леонид Ложкарев
Jan 318 min read


Top 6 ISACA.org Alternatives in 2026 for Cybersecurity Training
Discover 6 ISACA.org alternatives for training and CPE courses to enhance your cybersecurity skills in 2026.
Леонид Ложкарев
Jan 3115 min read


Why CPE Credits Matter for Audit Professionals
Discover why CPE credits are crucial for internal auditors: certification maintenance, regulatory compliance, career growth, and risk reduction.
Леонид Ложкарев
Jan 297 min read


AI Boot Camp for Auditors — Las Vegas · February 26–27, 2026
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere you look — buzzwords, vendor pitches, slide decks full of pretty diagrams — but ask most auditors what actually moves the needle in their work, and you’ll hear a lot of uncertainty:“What does this mean for my audit practice?”“How do I get results without risk?”“Where do I even start with real audit data?” If you’re sick of the sales spin and want practical know-how auditors can use now , then the AI Boot Camp for Auditors in Las Vegas o

John C. Blackshire, Jr.
Jan 292 min read


SOX Compliance Explained: Impact on Auditing Roles
SOX compliance ensures financial integrity through strict internal controls, legal requirements, audit frameworks, and major risk management issues.
Леонид Ложкарев
Jan 288 min read


Compliance Management: Why It Matters in Finance
Compliance management ensures financial firms meet regulatory standards. Learn what it is, core types, key components, leading frameworks, and compliance risks.
Леонид Ложкарев
Jan 2611 min read


Role of Internal Controls in Banking Operations
Role of internal controls in banking explores frameworks, legal standards, risk management, and auditor responsibilities vital for compliance and efficiency.
Леонид Ложкарев
Jan 2611 min read


Role of Auditors in Compliance: Banking Impact
Role of auditors in compliance for U.S. banks—covering audit types, legal standards, regulatory frameworks, and how auditors mitigate risk and drive integrity.
Леонид Ложкарев
Jan 2513 min read


Why Insurance Pros Actually Need Training on the NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR)
The NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR) isn’t optional busywork — it’s a serious compliance requirement that forces insurance companies to build real risk assessments, create internal controls, strengthen governance, and actually stand behind the accuracy of their annual financial reports. MAR (technically Model Regulation #205 ) was created by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to give state regulators a way to hold insurers accountable for financial condit

John C. Blackshire, Jr.
Jan 243 min read


What Is Compliance Risk and Why It Matters
Explore what compliance risk is, main types, regulatory requirements, and key strategies for audit and finance professionals to manage organizational exposure.
Леонид Ложкарев
Jan 2311 min read


What Is Internal Audit and Why It Matters Now
What is internal audit? Learn its definition, types, processes, legal frameworks, and its vital role in compliance and risk for finance professionals.
Леонид Ложкарев
Jan 2216 min read


What Is Internal Control and Its Role in Banking
Internal control in banking: definition, types, COSO/SOX frameworks, regulatory obligations, and common risks for compliance officers and auditors.
Леонид Ложкарев
Jan 2220 min read


Let's Perform a COSO/ Green Book Compliance Assessment! (with a free downloadable document)
Let’s perform a COSO/ Green Book Compliance Assessment! Guidance with a downloadable template. By Dave Marshall, Infotech Global / Corporate Compliance Seminars dmarshall @infotech-global.com / davem@cseminars.com , 1-708-205-2366 This free, comprehensive reference guide provides a practical, structured walkthrough of the COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013), that can also be applied to the Green Book (the US GAO’s “Standards for Internal Control in the Federa
Dave Marshall
Jan 211 min read
Stop Falling Behind — Lead the AI Revolution in Audit & Finance
Join the AI Boot Camp for Auditors & Finance Professionals Las Vegas • February 26–27, 2026 — Earn 16 CPE Credits The audit and finance world is being upended by artificial intelligence. If you think “we’ll deal with it later,” you’re already late. AI isn’t just another tech fad — it’s rewriting job descriptions, reshaping workflows, and redefining professionalism across audit, accounting, finance, and compliance. That’s exactly why you need to be in Las Vegas on February 26–

John C. Blackshire, Jr.
Jan 212 min read


7 Essential Compliance Audit Best Practices for Auditors
Discover 7 compliance audit best practices that help chief audit executives boost efficiency and lower regulatory risks. Learn actionable strategies now.
Леонид Ложкарев
Jan 2111 min read


Datacenter Audit Procedures: A Practical, Auditor-Ready Playbook (With Downloadable Spreadsheet)
Datacenters are not abstract technology concepts. They are high-value operational assets that carry financial, regulatory, cybersecurity, and business-continuity risk. If your audit program treats the datacenter as “just IT,” you are already behind. To fix that, we’re publishing a Datacenter Audit Procedure spreadsheet designed for auditors who need structure, completeness, and defensible coverage —not generic checklists. This post explains how to use the spreadsheet, what

John C. Blackshire, Jr.
Jan 203 min read


Internal Audit Process Guide for Enhanced Organizational Success
Master the internal audit process guide with these actionable steps to prepare, execute, and verify audits that drive compliance and risk management.
Леонид Ложкарев
Jan 208 min read
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