Strategic Thinking for Internal Auditors: Lead, Influence, and Drive Organizational Value

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Beschreibung

Strategic thinking is a core competency for leaders and senior professionals in Internal Audit. This seminar shows how to translate trends and organizational priorities into risk based audit focus areas, how to position Internal Audit as a strategic partner, and how to apply agility without compromising quality. Participants conclude with a structured reflection on their Internal Audit strategy in the light of the IIA Standards and define next practical steps.

Seminarinhalte

Programm

Strategic Awareness and Emerging Risks

  • Identifying trends that matter: AI, ESG, digital transformation
  • Translating trends into audit priorities aligned with organizational strategy

From Control Function to Strategic Partner

  • Positioning internal audit as a trusted advisor
  • Building influence across the three lines
  • Communication and stakeholder engagement that drives impact

Agility and Responsiveness in Internal Audit

  • Principles of agile and continuous auditing
  • Practical steps to increase flexibility without losing rigor

Strategy Review: Are You Where You Want to Be?

  • What IIA Standards require regarding IA strategy
  • Self-assessment: Does your current strategy reflect your vision for the function?
  • Peer exchange: What is working in your strategy — and what is not?

Das können Sie nach dem Seminarbesuch

  • You will learn what strategic thinking means for internal audit leaders and how to apply it to audit priorities, stakeholder engagement, and function leadership
  • You will learn how to position internal audit as a trusted strategic partner and strengthen stakeholder engagement across the three lines.
  • You will discover how to apply agile and continuous auditing approaches to increase responsiveness without compromising quality.
  • You will assess your internal audit strategy against IIA Standards and gain practical insights on what works in practice.

Referenten

MSc Sanja Suman

MSc  Sanja Suman

Sanja Suman, CIA, CRMA, CFE, brings over 25 years of professional experience, including more than 15 years in internal auditing, having progressed from internal audit trainee to Chief Audit Executive and, ultimately, to independent advisor. Her expertise covers risk management, fraud prevention, internal controls, and compliance, developed through a career in financial institutions and consulting across diverse industries. She holds an MSc in Accounting, Auditing, and Finance, complemented by the CIA, CRMA, CFE, and Quality Assessor certifications. A frequent speaker at international conferences, Sanja addresses topics such as corporate governance, fraud, and internal audit best practices. She also delivers training and advisory services across all areas of internal auditing. She serves as President of the Croatian Institute of Internal Auditors (HIIR) and as a member of the Global Content Advisory Group of the Institute of Internal Auditors, where she contributes to shaping the profession at a global level.

Veranstaltungsdetails

Seminarnummer
2027007
Status
16 freie Plätze
Termin:
Seminarort:
Online
Referenten:
MSc Sanja Suman
Besonderheit:
QA Relevant
Englisch
Stunden:
  • 4.0 Stunden CPE
  • 0.0 Stunden Ethik-CPE
Gebühr:
  • 410,00 € für Mitglieder
  • 460,00 € für Nichtmitglieder


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Alternative Termine

Zu diesem Seminar gibt es keine alternativen Termine.