Walking the Audit Path: A Quarter Century of Wins, Challenges & Wisdom

The Audit Path is a powerful, experience-rich guide that distills more than twenty-five years of Internal Audit, governance, and leadership insight from veteran auditor and Fellow Certified Internal Auditor, Peter Morolong. From Big 4 training grounds to high-stakes corporate boardrooms, this book reveals the realities, challenges, and opportunities that define a modern audit career — and the mindset needed to thrive in it. More than a technical manual, The Audit Path is a leadership blueprint. It explores the full lifecycle of an auditor's professional journey: mastering fundamentals, navigating organisational politics, communicating with influence, managing ethical pressure, and evolving into a trusted advisor and strategic leader. Through compelling personal experiences, practical frameworks, and deeply reflective lessons, Morolong shows how Internal Audit can shape not only your career — but your character. Readers will gain a rare, insider understanding of: ?? The evolution of Internal Audit—from compliance checker to strategic partner ?? How to master risk-based auditing, root-cause analysis, and high-impact reporting ?? Navigating politics, resistance, and ethical crossroads with confidence ?? Building and leading high-performance audit teams ?? Implementing technology, analytics, and continuous auditing in modern IA functions ?? The personal mindset required for longevity, credibility, and fulfilment in Internal Audit Combining storytelling with practical tools, Morolong takes readers behind the scenes of real-world audits, career-defining highs and lows, and the lessons that shaped his leadership philosophy. The book provides a strategic roadmap for auditors at every level — from entry-level professionals to Audit Managers, Heads of Internal Audit, and Chief Audit Executives. Who Should Read This Book? • Internal auditors (all levels) • Risk and governance professionals • Audit Managers and CAEs • Business leaders working with Internal Audit • Students exploring auditing and governance careers • Anyone seeking principles of leadership, integrity, and organisational influence Why This Book Matters Internal Audit is a profession built on integrity, resilience, and strategic insight. The Audit Path equips readers with the wisdom, tools, and perspective needed not only to succeed — but to lead with courage, clarity, and purpose. A compelling blend of personal journey and professional mastery, this is the Internal Audit book every organisation should recommend — and every auditor should read.