The Topical Requirements - Third Party Risk Management training on August 29th, 2025 will provide updates on insights related to the Third Party Risk Management mandatory component of the International Professional Practices Framework.

Topical Requirements – an important element of the IPPF

Topical Requirements enhance the consistency and quality of internal audit services, increasing the professionalism of internal auditors’ performance. They help strengthen the relevance of internal auditing to address pervasive and evolving risks. They also provide a minimum baseline and relevant criteria for a consistent, comprehensive approach to assessing the design and implementation of governance, risk management, and control processes in particular risk areas (the topics) in alignment with Global Internal Audit Standard™ 9.1.

Join Pamela Stroebel Powers, Director of Professional Guidance – Public Sector - for an engaging virtual live presentation on the suite of Topical Requirements. Pamela will share how Topical Requirements are designed to help internal auditors evaluate prevalent risk areas to promote quality and consistency within the profession.

During the presentation, you will learn how Topical Requirements are designed to strengthen the relevance of internal auditing in organizations. As the Director responsible for the forthcoming Third-Party Topical Requirement, Pamela will also be able to share valuable insights and firsthand knowledge of this latest Topical Requirement, which will be especially pertinent and timely.

By the end of the session, you will be able to:

1. Recognize the contribution of Topical Requirements to addressing pervasive risks.
2. Evaluate how Topical Requirements will enhance the consistency and quality of internal audit services.
3. Describe the forthcoming Third Party Topical Requirement and review other relevant topics, issued and planned.