Check out this article in the Journal of Accountancy on “A More Effective Approach for Internal Audit”:

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2018/mar/effective-internal-audit.html

“This well-thought-out and documented reliance model will have a significant positive impact on audit coverage, reduce duplication among testing groups, and create strategic resource allocation. As a result, internal audit will be better aligned within the organization to provide guidance and advice, focus on more strategic and value-added activities, and serve as a trusted adviser.”

What to stop saying you “want to be” a trusted advisor and actually become one? Want to stop “trying” to add value and actually do it? Contact me directly @ jo@auditconsultingeducation.com