About the Author

After 21 years of working in the internal audit profession in the financial services industry, Robert L. Mainardi started his own company, which develops and facilitates custom internal audit training, and evaluates, creates, and implements formal audit methodologies as well as consults on critical projects. Prior to starting his company, Mr. Mainardi was the Vice President of Internal Audit for the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and was responsible for the direction and oversight of the Internal Audit Department. He was responsible for Penn Mutual's internal audit activities as well as those of its subsidiaries. Prior to joining Penn Mutual, he was a senior audit manager for The Vanguard Group, where he was responsible for the Investment Programs & Services and Methods & Infrastructure teams.

As a professional speaker, Mr. Mainardi leads programs to help clients:

  • Develop and maintain world class internal auditing functions
  • Create, implement, and maintain continuous auditing programs
  • Draft, finalize, and issue high-impact audit reports
  • Establish and facilitate enterprise risk management programs
  • Improve communication and client relationship development
  • Develop and implement audit performance dashboards
  • Identify, recruit, interview, and maintain quality audit staff

Mr. Mainardi is an active member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and has been a Distinguished Faculty Member for almost 20 years. He is a member of the Vision University Staff and is ...

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