Rising from the Mailroom to the Boardroom: Unique Insights for Governance, Risk, Compliance and Audit Leaders

This book provides insights into the dynamics of conversations in the boardroom and around the audit committee table,follows the journey of a young banker who moved into the internal auditing profession,and offers career-long learnings to people at all levels on the importance of positioning oneself to step into leadership roles,evaluating and pursuing career growth opportunities,managing and advancing their career,and inspiring higher-level thinking.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 482 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Boards and business leaders demand innovative ideas and foresight from their trusted advisors. To meet these expectations, it is essential to grasp the dynamics of conversations within the boardroom and around the audit committee table. This book offers unique perspectives to help you achieve success.

The story follows the journey of a young banker who transitioned into internal auditing as part of the 'new breed' and climbed the ranks to senior leadership and chief audit executive positions. Along the way, they assumed audit committee and board roles that significantly impacted governance, risk, compliance, and audit professionals. The book reflects insights from both the highs and lows of the journey.

Each chapter in this book shares valuable insights, best practices, case studies, practical examples, and real-life challenges. These elements are organized into 101 building blocks, each offering essential career-long learnings. The storytelling approach provides valuable insights for individuals at all levels, helping them position themselves for leadership roles, evaluate career growth opportunities, manage their careers holistically, and foster higher-level thinking that enhances governance, risk, compliance, and audit practices.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032042909