Paul J. Sobel

Successful organizations figure out ways to effectively manage their risks to thrive in an uncertain and rapidly changing world. Some rely on the experience and business savvy of their leaders; many others leverage a more disciplined approach, commonly referred to as enterprise risk management (ERM).

In today s rapidly changing business climate, organizations are looking for proactive ways to foresee risks. To be successful, organizations must find ways to create new value and protect existing value from being prematurely destroyed. Managing the risks associated with any strategic plan is important to the organization s ongoing success. Internal auditors are an integral part of an organization achieving and sustaining success.