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A top-down approach for organizations to address risks is discussed. Dealing with the strategic exposures has provided direction in determining important entity level and process-level vulnerabilities. The continual cycle of addressing risks at all levels could protect the organization from the adverse impact of uncertainty.

Data mining helps internal auditors capitalize more on the benefits offered by information technology (IT). Data mining can be used not only in internal auditing but also in financial auditing, fraud detection, IT control and system log reviews, and monitoring of data integrity. The limitations of data mining are also examined.

An interview with mid-career librarian Alyssa Martin, Amy Smith, and Debbie West is presented about ways to stay engaged. They talk about the job changes, lateral moves, or promotions they have made in mid-career, how they keep up-to-date with teaching technology, and what they have done to continue to engage in professional development and what they would advise others to do.

IN AUGUST 2003, JASON BROWN, the former vice president of finance for HealthSouth Corp., pleaded guilty to fraud and admitted he had prepared a false spreadsheet for auditors. Thirteen other [...]

DOES THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZE ITS risk exposures? Does it acknowledge the likelihood that those risks will occur and consider their potential impact? Does it assign priority to each identified exposure? [...]

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002's mandate for authoritative documentation is expected to enhance a company's internal control structure to add prevention--not just detection--of fraud. Within the regulations are management's requirements [...]

Uncertainty has always accompanied business operations. It cannot be avoided; it must be faced. Management and boards should openly recognize that the pace of change has increased and become more [...]

The article presents a reprint of the article "A Tale of Two Degrees: JD and CPA," by Alyssa Martin. It explores a study on the trends of diversifying career options of professionals with both Juris Doctor (JD) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The study examines the social identity theory wherein individuals establish their own identities by enhancing their self-esteem which could be applied in finding a work where occupational prestige is one of the bases.

The article talks about the author's inclination towards the application of permaculture on different areas of human life which is called social permaculture and her motive to seek the edge in life. Topics discussed include understanding the principles of permaculture, getting a richer life experience by interacting with others, and potential of a greater conflict in the edge.

The article highlights the importance of segregation of duties in sustaining focus on fraud prevention in the mortgage industry in the U.S.

The article reports on the several activities done at the mini-sessions during the 2007 Annual Convention of the Alabama Library Association. Paula Barnett-Ellis gave answers to questions related to blogs and Really Simple Syndication (RSS) used in finding web sites. Lucy Farrow presented several "hands on" used in introductory business course to finding databases and information. Phyllis Tanner showed how to search access on the U.S. Government Publications (GPO) catalog.

The article reports on the panel discussion about the pros and cons of Online Social Networks (OSNs) and what they mean for libraries. The panel included Paula Barnett-Ellis, Health & Science Librarian, and Laurie Charnigo Education Librarian at Jacksonville State University, Jeff Luzius, Director at Gadsden State Community College Library, Marion Stevens, Jr. M.L.I.S. candidate from The University of Alabama, and Tracy Thomas, Assistant Director Youth Services at B.B. Corner Memorial Library.

The article reports a study on the preferred library instruction delivery methods for students. Jodi W. Poe, Distance Education Librarian and Electronic Resources Manager and John-Bauer Graham, Head of Public Services at Jacksonville State University surveyed six classes of undergraduate students during the fall 2006 and spring 2007 semesters. Based on student comments, most students (70%) preferred face-to-face instruction over online and CD-ROM instruction.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "Sister Act," which featured sister ballerinas Lorna and Lorena Feijóo; Significance of the magazine to young ballet dancers.

Encourages midwives to unite and support each other in order to improve the standards and integrity of the profession. Conduct of regular meetings as a means of peer review and retreat; Importance of sharing job-related knowledge and experiences; Need to work toward a common goal.