Analytics

Influence

Aug 3, 2026

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5 min read

Beyond the Lines – Issue 48

In this edition looks at a harder standard for audit, risk and controls work: not whether the report was issued, the control was tested, the action was closed or the dashboard was updated, but whether the work improved a decision, changed behaviour, respected capacity and showed evidence of movement. As Beyond the Lines approaches its 50th edition, I’m also asking readers to help shape what comes next by sharing the problems their teams most need solved.

Tim Buckley

Risk

Jul 27, 2026

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8 min read

Beyond the Lines – Issue 47

In this edition, I examine seven places where technically sound audit, risk and controls work can lose impact before it creates visible change. We will look at relevance, timing, judgement, authority, operating reality, governance and verification, before applying the ideas to a practical supplier due-diligence example and a short landing review you can use before significant work is issued. I have also included a brief recap of my latest Leadership Signals conversation with Trent Russell on what AI and analytics should genuinely change in how internal audit functions operate, together with a link to watch the full replay.

Tim Buckley