MAXIMIZING INTERNAL AUDIT QUALITY, PERFORMANCE AND VALUE
In 2024, the IIA introduced an updated International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), including the newly established Global Internal Audit Standards. These revised Standards require internal audit functions to demonstrate not just conformance but also measurable performance, underscoring the importance of enhancing their contribution to their organizations.
This session will equip you with practical strategies and techniques to strengthen your department's effectiveness, improve audit quality, and exceed stakeholder expectations. Drawing from the Mr. Hersh’s extensive experience in developing and consulting with internal audit departments, conducting external quality assessments and the experience of the top IIA Quality Services quality assessors that have performed hundreds of EQAs on behalf of the IIA, you will be provided with actionable insights to elevate your internal audit function's value and impact.
CPE Learning Objectives
Introduction
Why The Standards Matter
Impact of the New Standards on Quality Assessments
Tips to Elevate Internal Audit Effectiveness
Common Observations of Quality Assessment Reviews
SPEAKER:Warren Hersh is the Director of Quality Services for the IIA. He was previously Comptroller for the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX), Auditor General and interim CFO for New Jersey Transit, and Internal Audit Director at Jefferson Wells (now Experis) and BDO Seidman. With 40+ years of experience in internal auditing, quality assessment, risk management, fraud prevention/detection, project management, business process analysis/improvement, corporate governance, and IT, he has conducted external quality assessment reviews in many industries and has also helped to establish and improve internal audit functions. Warren served on the IIA’s International Internal Audit Standards Board for 11 years and the International Public Sector Committee for three years. Warren previously served as the President of IIA–Philadelphia and is currently on the Chapter Audit Committee. He presents frequently at industry conferences and is a CIA, CPA, CISA and CFE.
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Continuing Professional Education (CPE) & Fees:
2 CPES
The registration fee is $15.00 for members, $25.00 for non-members, and just $5.00 for students.
Cancellation Policy: Payments are non-refundable. However, you may send a substitute at no additional cost.
The deadline for registration is November 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
This event is available in-person only and due to the nature of the presentation, it will not be recorded or available by video conference
If you have any questions, please let us know at chapter103@iiachaptercommunications.org.
