Presentation 1:  Enabling Internal Audit through Artificial Intelligence

Topic: In this presentation, Tim Lietz will discuss various ways Internal Audit departments can become enabled with today’s AI tools and methodologies

Speaker Bio:

Tim Lietz is the National Practice Leader for Risk & Compliance for Jefferson Wells. He has over 25 years of experience working both in industry as a Chief Audit Executive and providing professional services relating to Internal Audit, Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management and Corporate Governance.

Learning Objectives:

• Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
• AI Enabled Internal Audit Methodology
• Prompt Proficiency
• Auditing AI

Presentation 2:  State of the Profession 

Topic: In this presentation, Mike Varney and Sam Aina will discuss the state of the internal audit profession and explore the need for a shift in mindset of internal auditors

Speaker Bios:

Mike Varney is the Chair of the North American Board of the IIA and has been a member of the Board for five years. Mike is also a partner in Crowe’s Risk and Controls Consulting practice, with over 20 years of experience in Financial and Risk Management.

Sam Aina is the service line leader for Crowe’s Internal Audit Practice with over 20 years of experience in Internal Audit, SOX and other Risk consulting.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify ways that the internal audit profession has changed and how you can adapt
• Identify how to build stronger risk partnerships for better assurance
• Mastering technology with continuous learning