Coastal Georgia IIA Audit Summit: Navigating Excellence in Internal Auditing

Join us for a dynamic two-day Internal Audit Summit that brings together industry leaders, experts, and peers for a deep dive into key topics shaping the future of internal auditing. This summit will cover cutting-edge trainings that offer strategies and tools for enhancing auditing processes, upholding ethical standards, and preparing for the evolving demands of governance. Participants will benefit from hands-on sessions, expert insights, and practical guidance on pressing issues in the field. The agenda includes:

• Maximizing Internal Audit Quality Through the Effective Implementation of the IIA Standards(2 CPE): A training focused on enhancing internal audit quality by effectively applying the newly Implemented International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards). In this session, you will be provided with insight into how to effectively implement the new Standards to ensure that internal audit provides the best possible quality service to your organization. 

• Fraud in Government: Learn what is fraud, who commits fraud and how to prevent fraud. Review a case study of one of the largest fraud schemes in local government history.

• Becoming a Trusted Advisor by Branding Your Audit Department: Learn branding techniques that position the audit team as a valued partner within the organization, fostering trust and influence.

• Keys to Producing a Successful Theft Case & Interviews vs Interrogations: Gain insights into building effective theft cases, and discover the distinctions between interviews and interrogations for productive outcomes.

• Ethical Leadership: Discuss the principles and practices of ethical leadership and its role in creating a culture of accountability and integrity.

• Audit Smarter, Not Harder: Harnessing the Power of Power Query and AI in Internal Audit: Leverage technology, including Power Query and artificial intelligence, to streamline audit processes and enhance efficiency.

• The Three Lines Model & Analytics: Understand the Three Lines Model and explore how analytics can support each line’s role in governance and risk management.

• Internal Audit’s Role in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Matters: Equip yourself with strategies for effectively assessing and reporting on ESG risks, a growing focus for modern audit functions.

• Building Culturally Competent Leaders Using Inclusive Communication Strategies: Develop culturally competent leadership skills to foster inclusive environments through effective communication.

This summit promises to be a valuable experience for audit professionals looking to expand their skills, network with peers, and advance their knowledge of crucial topics in the field. Join us to stay ahead in internal audit and drive impactful change within your organization!

We would like to thank ThirdLine and UHY Consulting, INC. for providing our Happy Hour on Thursday evening. The location of this Happy Hour is TBD before the event.

For this event, hotels in the Pooler, Georgia area, near the Savannah/Hilton Head Airport are recommended, as the event venue is approximately 5 minutes away.

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