The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit

In this episode, Mike Jacka talks with Anne Millage about his decision to end the “Mind of Jacka” blog after 900 posts. Mike shares some favorite posts, the origins of his ideas, and the role humor plays in his writing. He looks back at his internal audit career and offers his thoughts on the evolution of the profession.

Read Mike's 900th blog post: Mind of Jacka: 900 Posts: Now What?

Host:Anne Millage Director of content, The IIA

Guests: Mike Jacka, CIA, CPA, CPCU, CLU Chief creative pilot at Flying Pig Audit, Consulting and Training Solutions Key Points:

Introduction [00:00-00:33]

• Overview of Mike's contributions to the internal audit community through his writing.

Mike's Journey [00:34-02:19]

• Discussion on Mike's career in internal auditing and his decision to start the blog.
• Insights into Mike's unique approach to writing and humor in the internal audit profession.

Decision to End the Blog [02:20-04:07]

• Mike explains why he decided to end the blog after 900 posts.
• Reflection on the milestones and reasons behind his retirement.

Challenges and Causes [04:08-05:36]

• The challenges Mike faced while writing the blog.
• Discussion on the evolving nature of internal auditing and the profession's biggest challenges.

Popular Posts and Audience Engagement [05:37-07:54]

• Anne and Mike discuss some of the most popular and commented-on blog posts.
• Insights into why certain posts resonated with the audience and sparked discussions.

Humor in Internal Auditing [07:55-09:35]

• Mike shares his experiences with incorporating humor into his writing.
• The importance of not taking the profession too seriously and the impact of humor.

Remote Auditing and Modern Challenges [09:36-11:08]

• Discussion on the topic of remote auditing and its effectiveness.
• Mike's views on the current trends and challenges in the internal audit profession.

Future Plans [11:09-13:08]

• Mike talks about his future plans post-retirement.
• His continued involvement in training, writing, and other passions.

Final Thoughts [13:09-15:57]

• Mike's advice for other internal auditors on writing and following their passions.

The IIA Related Content: Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:

• Mind of Jacka: 900 Posts: Now What?
• Jacka, Mika."Alice In Auditland" Internal Auditor, Dec. 2009, pp. 56 - 61.
• Jacka, Mike. Auditing Humor and Other Oxymorons. FPACTS, 2016.
• Find more blogs and articles on Internal Auditor Magazine's website

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