Maximizing Internal Audit Quality, Performance and Value

Event Date: Wednesday, February 12th, 2025

Event Time: 9am-11am Alaska Time, 10am-12pm Pacific Time

CPE Credits: 2

Cost: Free for IIA members, $50 for non-members

Program Summary

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 his extensive experience in developing and consulting with internal audit departments, conducting external quality assessments and the experience of the top profile assessors that have performed hundreds of EQAs on behalf of the IIA, Mr. Hersh will provide actionable insights to elevate your internal audit function's value and impact.

Speaker Bio 

Warren Hersh, CIA, CISA, CPA, CFE - Director-IIA Quality Services

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, 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. Warren served on The IIA’s International Internal Audit Standards Board for 11 years and the International Public Sector Committee for three years. He was previously the President of IIA–Philadelphia and is currently on the Chapter Audit Committee. Hersh presents frequently at industry conferences and is a CIA, CPA, CISA, and CFE.