The Risk Management Failures of Internal Auditors
Norman Marks ripped into the latest risk management advice from the Institute of Internal Auditors. Risk specialists working for comms providers must appreciate why new thinking will help them too.
Insider IT Procurement Fraud at South African Operator May Have Been Worth over $35mn
Cell C is said to have been ripped off by 83 inflated invoices submitted by external contractors and approved by Cell C’s Executive Head of IT.
Telco IT Exec Accused of $8.6mn Fraud Following Internal Audit
A former Executive Head of IT at mobile network Cell C was arrested by the serious crimes ‘Hawk’ division of the South African police.
Risk Management Is the Future of Internal Audit
In his final blog for the IIA, Norman Marks argues it is time to replace audit universes with risk universes.
T-Mobile US Internal Audit Given Spotlight by Protiviti Report
A misguided report nevertheless contains an interesting section about the American mobile carrier.
Comparing Assurance in Telcos and Retailers
Paul Masters has overseen internal audit for a retailer and for various telcos. What might they teach each other about operational integrity?
Norman Marks on Audit and Cyber Risks
Though retired, Norman Marks continues to give dependable advice about audit, governance and risk management.
The Folly of Design and the Cracks of Compliance
This time I don’t have much to write on revenue assurance. Thus, I thought it would be good to just look at the related area…