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Books That Matter:

Top Picks for IA Professionals

The Ethical Imperative: Why Moral Leadership is Good Business”
– by John Dalla Costa This book emphasizes how ethical leadership
influences corporate success. It aligns well with the responsibilities of
internal auditors in fostering ethical governance.

Key Takeaway: Ethical leadership drives sustainable success and corporate
accountability.

Managing Business Ethics: Straight Talk About How to Do It Right”
– by Linda K. Treviño & Katherine A. Nelson A practical guide on
applying ethics in a corporate setting, including frameworks that internal
auditors can use to assess ethical risks.

Key Takeaway: Provides real-world case studies on ethical decision-
making in businesses.

Business Ethics: Decision-Making for Personal Integrity & Social
Responsibility” – by Laura P. Hartman, Joseph DesJardins This book
covers ethics from both an individual and corporate perspective, helping
internal auditors understand how ethical principles impact decision-
making.

Key Takeaway: Ethics is a balance of personal integrity and corporate
responsibility.

Ethics for the Real World: Creating a Personal Code to Guide Decisions
in Work and Life” – by Ronald A. Howard & Clinton D. Korver This
book provides an actionable approach to making ethical decisions beyond
just corporate policies, which is useful for internal auditors shaping ethical
cultures in organizations.

Key Takeaway: Ethics is not just policy-driven—it requires personal
commitment and reflection

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