One of the first questions I am often asked by college students is: “Why should I go into internal auditing?” It’s a fair question—and an important one. These are often accounting students with tough choices to make, and they want careers that offer purpose, learning, and opportunity. My answer is always the same, but with growing conviction each year: If you want to accelerate your understanding of business, make a meaningful impact, and prepare for leadership—start in internal aud...
