Auditors & Assurance 2025 Day 2

Remote work presents unique risks related to data security, employee productivity, and regulatory compliance. This session highlights internal audit strategies for evaluating remote work policies, assessing cybersecurity controls, and mitigating risks associated with hybrid and fully remote work environments.

Auditing third-party relationships is critical in mitigating operational, financial, and reputational risks. This session focuses on assessing vendor compliance, cybersecurity protocols, and performance metrics while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory expectations.

As digital fraud becomes more sophisticated, auditors must adapt to detect and prevent it. This session covers innovative techniques, such as AI-driven anomaly detection, real-time monitoring, and forensic analytics, to uncover fraud and protect organizational assets.

Modern governance frameworks demand proactive assurance. This session discusses how internal auditors can strengthen corporate governance by evaluating board effectiveness, ethical practices, and risk management frameworks while promoting a culture of accountability and transparency.

Cloud adoption introduces complexities in data security and compliance. This topic provides insights into assessing cloud providers, auditing data protection measures, and ensuring compliance with global standards to mitigate risks and maintain business continuity in cloud ecosystems.

Digital transformation projects are reshaping organizations, but they carry risks. This session explores how internal auditors can evaluate the success of digital initiatives, assess ROI, identify risks, and ensure alignment with strategic goals, enabling organizations to maximize their investments.

Integrating ESG risks into audit frameworks is crucial for organizational sustainability. This session focuses on identifying ESG-related risks, assessing reporting accuracy, and aligning audit practices with global ESG standards to enhance accountability and investor confidence.