What We've Learned
Who does IA report to?
The Audit Risk Committee
Who can you hear through the wall in Legal Conference 100 (Team meeting room)?
Turan
Instead of examining only a small sample of transactions, auditors increasingly use this practice to analyze entire populations and locate anomalies.
Data analytics
How long has Ameritas been around?
139 years
What risk framework does IA use?
MAR
Lindsay claims to be a reincarnated ___ ___ ___.
Old British Lady
As organizations rely more heavily on vendors, cloud providers, and outsourced services, internal audit increasingly evaluates this category of exposure.
Third party risk
What are the company values?
Integrity, Mutuality, Performance, You, Learning, Generosity
What is the difference between ITGC and ITAC?
ITGC covers the IT environment and it's users, while ITAC covers the software applications and their functionality.
How long has Andy been in his fantasy football league?
30 years
If separate departments use inconsistent terminology and scoring methods for identical risks, internal audit may identify a weakness in this organization-wide discipline.
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
How many customers does Ameritas serve?
Over 6 million
In 1999, what company did Ameritas merge with?
Acacia Mutual Holding Company
What is Theran's favorite snack?
Canned Peas
Effective January 9, 2025, this IIA framework replaced the previous professional standards and now guides the worldwide practice of internal auditing.
Global Internal Audit Standards
Whose parent currently or formerly worked at Ameritas? (Hint: 2 answers)
Nathan and Bryce
What are the 5 components of the Ameritas Drive to 2030 Flywheel?
Partner of Choice, Expand Distribution, Deliver Value to More Customers, Grow Economies of Scale, Invest in Talent and Capabilities
What intern is in charge of MAR for legal?
Bryce
The IIA’s updated Global Internal Audit Standards contain five domains and 15 principles—but how many individual standards?
52
How much money did the Ameritas Community Giving and the Ameritas Charitable Foundation donate to nonprofits in 2025?
A. $750,000
B.$1,200,000
C. $1,700,000
D. >$2,000,000