Understanding the Global Internal Audit Standards | Protiviti Australia

A three-part blog series and webinar, featuring commentary, insights and points of view from Protiviti leaders and SMEs on key challenges and risks companies are facing today, along with new and emerging developments in the market.

The final updated Global Internal Audit Standards (“Standards”) issued by The Institute of Internal Auditors become effective January 9, 2025. In this blog series, we introduce the key Standards updates, explore the impacts of the updates on the internal audit (IA) function, provide practical guidance for adopting the changes required for compliance and consider the opportunities to move beyond conformance, with a particular emphasis on quality.

Engaging Internal Audit Stakeholders to Build the Base for Adoption

Explore updated internal audit standards issued by The Institute of Internal Auditors. Discover practical guidance for change adoption, and move beyond conformance.

Focusing on Impact Areas

Dive into key change areas most likely to both require revision, and impact your organisation. Explore opportunities to leverage the standards to advance your function and drive improvements in quality.

From Conformance to Performance

The internal audit function is now required to have a strategic plan aligned to the organisation’s strategy and defined, measurable performance objectives. Discover how stretch thinking can help achieve this.

Enhance understanding of the IIA’s new standards through these discussion points:

Key updates
Laying the groundwork for a successful implementation strategy
Tips for ensuring collaboration between internal audit, senior management and the board
Understanding and planning for integration of the standards into your internal audit practices

Topics

Internal Audit and Corporate Governance

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Leadership

Shane Silva

Shane is an accomplished managing director based in Sydney, leading the data governance and technology assurance practices. With a career spanning more than 16 years in the professional services industry, Shane is recognised for his exceptional expertise and proficiency ...

Lauren Brown

Lauren is the country lead for Australia. With over 14 years' experience in governance, risk, and internal control, she specialises across multiple industries including health, higher education, government, consumer products, and energy. She is an active member and ...

David McIntosh

David is a managing director focused on audit, risk management and implementing robust control frameworks. He leads a portfolio of co-sourced and outsourced internal audit programmes, working with listed companies in the technology, manufacturing and energy sectors and ...

Hellen Thomas

Hellen is a managing director leading the internal audit and financial advisory services for Protiviti Australia nationally. Hellen has extensive experience leading professional risk and assurance services to various clients, including government, financial services, ...

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