Chartered IIA publishes new Internal Audit Code of Practice
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Jaclyn Jaeger2020-01-09T14:50:00
The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors announced the publication of new guidance intended to serve as an industry benchmark to improve the effectiveness of internal audit functions.
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