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
This is an excellent book on how to be an exceptional professional auditor.
It should be sub-titled "The 9 Habits of Highly Effective Auditors" and every new auditor hired into one of the big four firms, medium or small firms, and any Internal Audit department should be given a copy of this book to read and study. It is a blueprint for success at the highest level in audit environment and situation.
Very good read on an often misunderstood career. A but too theoretical, it would be better if more practical application were provided ... but overall very good.