Audit Innovation Innovate and Lead: embrace next-generation internal audit. Our environments are changing rapidly – at an unprecedented pace and scale. The time to act is NOW. Challenge how you think and operate. Transform your strategy and talent management processes, evolve your methodology and delivery, allow data and technology to guide and enable everything you do. Challenge status quo with a purpose. Innovation can be either incremental or monumental. Whitepaper February 18, 2026 6 min read The next phase: AI and human collaboration powering internal audit transformation AI is reshaping internal audit function. Protiviti's whitepaper 2025 offers insights on agile auditing, AI-human collaboration, and risk management. Read now. Read more Our Audit innovation services Embrace the benefits of technology and transformation. Pro Briefcase Strategy & Design Thinking Support the development of Internal Audit Vision & Strategy and help define and develop innovation priorities and plan, supported by Design Thinking methods and technologies. Pro Building office Technology Enablement Develop and execute a technology enablement plan, focused on embedding data and technology-driven approaches through the internal audit lifecycle. Build your own or take advantage of Protiviti’s toolkit and suite of technology accelerators. Pro Document Stack Methodology Transformation Re-examine the way the Internal Audit function delivers; covering everything from risk assessment and planning, to reporting, issue follow-up, and continuous auditing. Adopt and adapt methods and approaches such as Agile, Dynamic Risk Assessment, and High Impact Reporting. Pro Document Consent Audit Analytics Develop and execute an analytics strategy to deliver proactive, efficient, and effective assurance resulting in deeper, data driven insights. Take advantage of Protiviti’s analytics accelerators and analytics-as-a-service offerings. Pro Document Files Aligned Assurance Drive synergy from the efforts of various risk, compliance and assurance functions through alignment, coordination, open communication, and information sharing. Our approach Protiviti helps transform internal audit function across all industries. We help organisations align the practice of internal auditing with expectations of key stakeholders, including senior management and the board of directors. We provide transformation for organisations worldwide by:Evaluating current state practices against professional standards, regulatory expectations, and leading practice.Establishing a view of current state, capability maturity, and existing leading practices, working with internal audit leaders and key stakeholders to establish a roadmap.Defining transformation strategy. We understand the strategies and needs of the broader organisation and support internal audit leaders in translating those into an internal audit transformation strategy & plan.Supporting all aspects of the transformation journey. From establishing a vision and strategic plan, helping to build sourcing and talent strategies, updates to risk assessment, delivery, and reporting practices, improved coordination, and collaboration with other assurance functions, to driving increased use of data and technology. Key partners Leadership Jeffrey Hau Jeffrey leads Protiviti Hong Kong's risk and compliance and internal audit practices with more than 20 years of experience in regulatory compliance consulting and auditing. As the leader of the financial services practice, his specific areas of focus include advising ... Learn More Elaine Cheung Elaine has over 15 years of experience in consulting and advisory, covering topics such as regulatory compliance, risk management, KYC/AML, internal audit, and business and digital transformation. In recent years, Elaine has expanded her professional career to include ... Learn More Featured insights WHITEPAPER The next phase: AI and human collaboration powering internal audit transformation 6 min read AI is reshaping internal audit function. Protiviti's whitepaper 2025 offers insights on agile auditing, AI-human collaboration, and risk management. Read now. SURVEY Growth, talent, resilience and AI are top-of-mind for CAEs 5 min read Protiviti’s 2026 Top Risks Report highlights key insights for Chief Audit Executives on AI, cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management. WHITEPAPER Setting the 2026 Audit Committee Agenda 4 min read As organisations grapple with rapid technological change, evolving regulations, and increasing risks in areas like AI, cybersecurity, and data privacy, audit committees are being called on to broaden their view of enterprise risk and governance. With... SURVEY When AI Readiness Meets ROI Reckoning | AI Pulse Series 2026 6 min read Learn what is limiting AI ROI from Protiviti’s yearlong research paper. Previous Article Pagination Next Article