Internal Auditing in 2026: Skills That Actually Matter
Description
The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit
HOST:
Mike Levy, CIA, CRMA, CISSP
CEO, Cherry Hill Advisory
GUEST:
Director & Integrated Risk Leader, CrossCountry Consulting
IIA North Jersey Chapter Board Member
KEY POINTS:
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Introduction and the Evolution of Internal Auditing [00:00:02 –00:00:39 ]
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Defining Advice, Insight, and Foresight in Internal Audit [00:00:39 –00:01:16 ]
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Earning a Seat at the Table Through Early Engagement [00:01:16 –00:02:00 ]
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Aligning Audit Work With Organizational Strategy [00:02:42 –00:03:33 ]
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Using Business Language to Drive Impact and Value [00:03:37 –00:04:20 ]
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Balancing Advisory Services and Independence [00:04:32 –00:06:40 ]
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Independence vs. Objectivity: Reframing the Debate [00:07:02 –00:08:35 ]
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Providing Real-Time Guidance on Emerging Risks [00:09:12 –00:10:27 ]
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Why Internal Audit's Holistic View Drives Insight [00:10:31 –00:11:24 ]
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Defining and Delivering Actionable Insights [00:11:26 –00:16:01 ]
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Using Data, Analytics, and Early Warning Indicators [00:12:21 –00:15:27 ]
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Technology and AI as Enablers of Better Storytelling [00:16:12 –00:18:33 ]
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How AI Frees Auditors to Focus on the "So What" [00:18:45 –00:21:06 ]
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Skills and Attributes of the Future Auditor [00:21:22 –00:23:25 ]
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Why Communication and Questioning Matter More Than Ever [00:23:25 –00:25:01 ]
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Final Reflections on Value-Driven Internal Auditing [00:25:01 –00:26:16 ]
IIA RELATED CONTENT:
Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:
- 2026 Fraud Unmasked Virtual Conference
- Global Internal Audit Standards
- Vision 2035
- Advice and Resources
- Knowledge Centers Artificial Intelligence
- All Things Internal Audit: Advisory Work: How to Consult
- Learning Solutions: The Advisory Engagement
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