Olivia Whipple, CIA
Olivia Whipple is an owner and co-founder at The Audit Library. She has over fifteen years of financial institution and audit industry experience, and has served in both internal and external audit roles.
Olivia created many of the documents in the Library, which are the product of her industry knowledge as well as a lifelong passion for writing. As a business writer, Olivia also contributes to The Audit Library Blog, where she educates readers about auditing theory, professional practice, and the unique challenges and opportunities auditors experience. Olivia serves Credit Union clients as an assurance consultant, where her prior experience as a Chief Audit Executive provides first-hand perspective. Over the course of her career, Olivia has learned the value that Internal Audit brings to organizations, and created new ways to unlock the audit activity’s potential by providing resources where they are needed most.
In addition to her consulting and leadership roles, Olivia makes the time to volunteer and perform speaking engagements for various professional and industry organizations. Olivia also volunteers for Girls on the Run, an organization dedicated to cultivating confidence and positivity in elementary-aged girls.
Olivia holds a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Oregon and a Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate from Portland State University. She is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and lives in the Charlotte, NC area.
Other Posts by Olivia

The Audit Library’s Best of 2022: Great Ideas from You
At the beginning of each year, we post a “best of” list for The Audit Library. In the past, we have told you about top

Audit and Compliance: Where to Draw the Line
The business world can be very strange place. There are rules and regulations every way you look, but not all of them apply to everyone.

The Audit Library’s Best of 2021: Undiscovered Treasures that Change the Game
Every year, we publish a top ten list of our most popular documents, describe their value to subscribers, and explain why you should download and

New Year’s Resolutions for Internal Auditors
2022 is right around the corner, and I for one am really looking forward to it. Recently, I read that the financial oracles are predicting

Recommended Reading for Auditors
I love to read, but my relationship with business writing is complicated. It takes a special person to have both writing skills and business acumen.

Fraud Spotlight: Theft Uncovered at a Not-for-Profit
This is the latest in a series of blog posts highlighting real people who have uncovered frauds. We’ll break down the frauds, explore auditing theories

Fraud Spotlight: An Auditor Becomes a Whistleblower
This is the latest in a series of blog posts highlighting real auditors who have uncovered major frauds. We’ll break down the frauds, explore auditing

Fraud Spotlight: A Forensic Accountant Discovers Two Schemes
This is the first in a series of blog posts highlighting real auditors who have uncovered major frauds. We’ll break down the frauds, explore auditing

Common Mistakes New Auditors Make, and How to Fix Them
All human beings are creatures who change with their environment and circumstances. Auditors are in the unique position of watching this progress in real time.

Quality Assurance Reviews: A Client’s Perspective
The Chief Audit Executive at Crane Credit Union in Indiana, Tom Cosby, was one of the earliest adopters to The Audit Library subscription service. He

Auditors and Work Relationships: What to Do When You Love (or Hate) Your Auditees
We are officially in the holiday season! A time to reflect on all the good things in our lives, despite this being a particularly difficult

Auditing Your Corporate Culture
Auditing corporate culture is an emerging issue in the Internal Audit industry. A strong corporate culture can promote ethical behavior, improve employee loyalty, and cultivate

COVID-19 Trends and How Auditors Should Respond
In a short time, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the world and changed how Credit Unions do business. Our most recent articles revealed how individual

Coronavirus: Affecting Us All In Different Ways
In our previous blog post, we shared some advice on how audit plans and daily activities may need to change due to the Covid-19 pandemic.