I recently transitioned from corporate finance to IA. I have a little bit of downtime. What resources do you recommend to help build my skillset and assist with the transition?

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I’d suggest grounding yourself in risk fundamentals. Particularly understanding what the core components make up a typical internal audit, but also more broadly how internal audits form part of an organisation’s overarching internal audit plan and risk strategy. But focus on the basics first, I.e. what’s a control, what’s a risk, what’s a key control etc.

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Study for the CIA. It can help you become a better internal auditor. In my opinion Gleim is the best study material.

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Institute of Internal Auditors and Association of Certified Fraud Examiner websites are good places to start.

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