Chief Auditing Officer: A New Executive

Timothy Kelly
Benoit Boyer
Danny A. Pannese
Alan DelFavero

Abstract

The research conducted goes in depth into a rising new position in the corporate world. Over the years, the emergence of Chief Auditing Officers (CAO) has made its mark. The position's global presence is growing. The research provided explains the role of a CAO as well as what skills are required to be successful in this position. Professional organizations like the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) have noted the significance of big data and the ability to extract information that is useful to the beholder. It is important that Universities start to incorporate what has been found in the research to prepare students for the future of internal auditing.

 
Apr 21st, 1:00 PM Apr 21st, 3:00 PM

Chief Auditing Officer: A New Executive

University Commons

The research conducted goes in depth into a rising new position in the corporate world. Over the years, the emergence of Chief Auditing Officers (CAO) has made its mark. The position's global presence is growing. The research provided explains the role of a CAO as well as what skills are required to be successful in this position. Professional organizations like the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) have noted the significance of big data and the ability to extract information that is useful to the beholder. It is important that Universities start to incorporate what has been found in the research to prepare students for the future of internal auditing.