THE AUDIT PATH A Quarter Century of Lessons, Leadership & Internal Audit Excellence

The Audit Path is a powerful, experience-rich guide that distills more than twenty-five years of Internal Audit, governance, and leadership insight from veteran auditor and Fellow Certified Internal Auditor, Peter Morolong. From Big 4 training grounds to high-stakes corporate boardrooms, this book reveals the realities, challenges, and opportunities that define a modern audit career — and the mindset needed to thrive in it.

More than a technical manual, The Audit Path is a leadership blueprint. It explores the full lifecycle of an auditor’s professional journey: mastering fundamentals, navigating organisational politics, communicating with influence, managing ethical pressure, and evolving into a trusted advisor and strategic leader. Through compelling personal experiences, practical frameworks, and deeply reflective lessons, Morolong shows how Internal Audit can shape not only your career — but your character.

Readers will gain a rare, insider understanding of:

✔️ The evolution of Internal Audit—from compliance checker to strategic partner

✔️ How to master risk-based auditing, root-cause analysis, and high-impact reporting

✔️ Navigating politics, resistance, and ethical crossroads with confidence

✔️ Building and leading high-performance audit teams

✔️ Implementing technology, analytics, and continuous auditing in modern IA functions

✔️ The personal mindset required for longevity, credibility, and fulfilment in Internal Audit

Combining storytelling with practical tools, Morolong takes readers behind the scenes of real-world audits, career-defining highs and lows, and the lessons that shaped his leadership philosophy. The book provides a strategic roadmap for auditors at every level — from entry-level professionals to Audit Managers, Heads of Internal Audit, and Chief Audit Executives.

Who Should Read This Book?

• Internal auditors (all levels)
• Risk and governance professionals
• Audit Managers and CAEs
• Business leaders working with Internal Audit
• Students exploring auditing and governance careers
• Anyone seeking principles of leadership, integrity, and organisational influence

Why This Book Matters

Internal Audit is a profession built on integrity, resilience, and strategic insight. The Audit Path equips readers with the wisdom, tools, and perspective needed not only to succeed — but to lead with courage, clarity, and purpose.

A compelling blend of personal journey and professional mastery, this is the Internal Audit book every organisation should recommend — and every auditor should read.