Join us on Tuesday, March 25th at ASU Skysong for the Chapter's Annual Business Meeting and/or to expand your critical thinking, professional skepticism and strategic planning skills.
Register early and save!!! Early bird pricing ends Sunday, March 9th.
In-person and virtual options available
Registration Closes Sunday, March 23rd
SkySong
1475 N Scottsdale Rd
Building One - Third Floor - Room 301 - Ingenuity
Scottsdale AZ
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
9:00 am - 10:00 am Annual Business Meeting
10:00 am - 3:00 PM Critical Thinking, Professional Skepticism and Internal Audit Strategy - up to 4 CPE Hours
Note: Through the registration process you will be able to register as in- person or virtual for:
- The Chapter’s Annual Business Meeting Only ($0 and No CPE)
- Critical Thinking, Professional Skepticism and Internal Audit Strategy Training Only ($150 - $250 and 4 CPEs)
- Both the Chapter’s Annual Business Meeting and Training
IIA Phoenix Chapter FY 2024/25 Annual Business Meeting
Join us for the Chapter's annual business meeting where we discuss the State of the Chapter and present nominations for FY 2025-26 officers and governors. This hour does not qualify for CPE. Chapter members are able to attend this session in-person or virtually free of charge.
Critical Thinking Skills and Professional Skepticism for Internal Auditors
Critical thinking and professional skepticism are fundamental to effective internal auditing. In fact, Internal Audit leaders consistently say the top skill gap in internal audit today is critical thinking skills.
In this session, you will gain an appreciation for the importance of professional skepticism, and we will explore the most common areas where internal audit is not using critical thinking skills. Learn how you can start to make some small changes to increase your critical thinking skills and professional skepticism and apply them practically, without seeming like a cynic or difficult person.
Topics include:
- Increase your critical thinking skills and professional skepticism, both professionally and personally
- Learn to ask better questions
- Better equip yourself to perform risk-based, value-add internal audits versus “check the box” audits
Strategic Planning and Execution for Internal Audit
If you are following the IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards, the Standards now require Internal Audit to have a strategic plan. Even if you don't follow the IIA’s Standards, Internal Audit should still have a strategic plan and act strategically, since it is the most effective way to add real value to your organization.
In this session, we will discuss strategic planning and execution. Specifically, how Internal Audit can develop a strategic plan and start acting more strategic, whether you are the CAE or a member of the audit team.
Topics include:
- How to develop a strategic plan for Internal Audit
- How to tie the Internal Audit strategic plan to your organization's strategic plan
- How to take a balanced scorecard approach to strategy
- How to socialize and communicate the Internal Audit strategic plan
- The audit team's role in executing on the strategy
