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Can the FDIC Transform Their Corporate Culture
Recently an audit report exposed the corporate culture at the FDIC toxic. Corporate culture is more than just a buzzword; it's the...

John C. Blackshire, Jr.
May 18, 20242 min read


The Unwavering Importance of Ethics in Accounting: A Reflection on Recent Events
At the core of a recent unsettling discovery by the PCAOB lies a series of findings that unmask instances of cheating on exams and other...

John C. Blackshire, Jr.
Apr 15, 20242 min read


Disagreement: A Look at How PKF Antares and the PCAOB Inspection Report Present A Different Point of View
In the world of PCAOB auditing, where precision meets scrutiny, the recent release of the PCAOB's inspection report has stirred the...

John C. Blackshire, Jr.
Apr 8, 20242 min read


Guess the Succession Planning Entity Level Control is not effective at Boeing!
This week's developments at Boeing have cast a spotlight on the crucial role of succession planning within corporate governance. The news...

John C. Blackshire, Jr.
Mar 27, 20242 min read


The Magical Number Seven, Plus or Minus Two: Some Limits on Our Capacity for Processing Information.
In the vast expanse of human knowledge and understanding, there exist boundaries that define just how much information we can comfortably...

John C. Blackshire, Jr.
Mar 27, 20242 min read


The ITGC Crisis in the U.S. Department of Education's Financial Aid Program
In the realm of education, where the pursuit of knowledge should be unencumbered by administrative hurdles, recent developments have cast...

John C. Blackshire, Jr.
Mar 23, 20243 min read


Internal Auditor's Work Ethic: A Balance Between Focus, Buffering, and Free Time Rest
As a professional internal auditor, you play a pivotal role that is as demanding as it is rewarding. You're the guardian of...

John C. Blackshire, Jr.
Mar 13, 20243 min read


The Critical Role of Internal Audit in Managing Social Media Risks and Rewards
In this digital era, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives and a crucial element in the business world. It is not...

John C. Blackshire, Jr.
Mar 13, 20242 min read


The Menace of Business Email Compromise (BEC)
In today's dynamic business landscape, where digital interaction has become the norm rather than the exception, an insidious menace lurks...

John C. Blackshire, Jr.
Mar 11, 20242 min read
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