All Things Internal Audit

The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit

In this episode, we're getting into the daily realities of modern internal auditing — the messy, practical, and sometimes uncomfortable challenges that don't always make it onto conference agendas. Jas Gill sits down with Asim Fareeduddin to talk through what's shaping internal audit. Fareeduddin shares why business acumen is the hardest skill to hire for, how to think about AI beyond the basics, and why understanding how your company makes, and could lose, money is the foundation of every valuable audit.
HOST: Jasdeep Gill, CIA, CISA, CISM, CFE, CSM
Senior Manager, Internal Audit and Assurance, RELX 






GUEST: Asim Fareeduddin, CISA, CPA, CISM, CIPP, CISSP
Head of Internal Audit and Assurance, RELX








KEY POINTS:
Introduction [00:00:02-00:00:50]
Geopolitical Instability and Flexible Audit Planning [00:00:50-00:02:43]
Cyber Risk, Upskilling, and Second-Line Collaboration [00:02:43-00:05:31]
Auditing Culture and Behavior [00:05:31-00:07:05]
Measuring Internal Audit Impact [00:07:05-00:10:04]
Business Acumen and the Future Audit Talent Profile [00:10:04-00:12:36]
Upskilling Through AI, Training, and Practical Exposure [00:12:36-00:14:45]
Competing for Top Talent [00:14:45-00:17:29]
Skills for the Modern Internal Auditor [00:17:29-00:21:31]
Building Professional Courage and Trust [00:21:31-00:24:50]
Commercial Curiosity and Understanding Revenue Risk [00:24:50-00:27:44]

IIA RELATED CONTENT: 
Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:
Global Internal Audit Standards
Vision 2035
Cybersecurity Topical Requirement
Knowledge Center: Artificial Intelligence
Communicating with the Board: Turning Audit Insights
 
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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit

In this episode, Charles King sits down with Becky Mann to discuss what it takes to build and evolve an internal audit function inside a global firm. They share lessons from leading internal audit through disruption, how to structure teams around the business, and why auditors must move beyond rigid audit plans to deliver real value. 
HOST: Charles King, CIA, CRMA, CISSP, CISA
AI and Internal Audit Leader, KPMG 





GUEST: Becky Mann, CIA
Chief Audit Executive, KPMG



 





KEY POINTS:
Introduction [00:00:00-00:00:44]
Becky Mann's Internal Audit Background [00:00:44-00:02:06]
Leading Internal Audit Through COVID-19 [00:02:06-00:03:18]
KPMG's Internal Audit Function and Scope [00:03:18-00:05:35]
Building Teams Around the Business [00:05:35-00:07:49]
Learning to Pivot From the Audit Plan [00:07:49-00:09:21]
Structuring Audit Portfolios [00:09:21-00:10:41]
Rotations and Guest Auditor Programs [00:10:41-00:11:16]
Onboarding Guest Auditors [00:11:16-00:13:55]
Engaging the Board and Executive Stakeholders [00:13:55-00:16:36]
Aligning Expectations and Avoiding Surprises [00:16:36-00:16:59]
Why Internal Audit Still Matters [00:16:59-00:19:27]
Choosing the Right Risk Response [00:19:27-00:20:31]
Final Thoughts [00:20:31-00:20:54]

IIA RELATED CONTENT: 
Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:
Global Internal Audit Standards
Vision 2035
Communicating with the Board: Turning Audit Insights into Impact
Three Lines Model
 
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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit

In this special episode of All Things Internal Audit, Anthony Pugliese sits down with IIA Global Board Chair Stacey Schabel to discuss her leadership theme for the year: Risk-Focused, Future-Ready. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in audit and risk leadership, Schabel shares her vision for helping internal auditors navigate an increasingly complex risk environment shaped by AI, cyber threats, geopolitical uncertainty, and rapid technological change. The conversation explores the evolving role of internal audit, the importance of developing future-ready skills, and what success looks like for the profession in the year ahead.
HOST: Anthony Pugliese, CIA, CPA
President and CEO, The IIA




GUEST: Stacey Schabel, CIA, CPA
Senior Vice President and Global Head of Operational Risk, Reinsurance Group of America 
Chair, The IIA Global Board of Directors



 





KEY POINTS:
Introduction and Stacey Schabel's Background [00:00:00-00:02:08]
Risk-Focused, Future-Ready: The Theme for the Year [00:02:08-00:02:57]
How the Risk Landscape Is Changing [00:02:57-00:03:41]
What It Means to Be Risk-Focused and Future-Ready [00:03:41-00:04:52]
Opportunities and Challenges for the Profession [00:04:52-00:07:13]
Advice for Emerging Internal Audit Leaders [00:07:13-00:08:16]
Staying Curious and Understanding Risk [00:08:16-00:09:24]
Embracing Technology, AI, and Mentorship [00:09:24-00:10:16]
Building Influence Through Trust and Credibility [00:10:16-00:10:45]
What Success Would Look Like as Global Board Chair [00:10:45-00:12:14]
Advancing AI Readiness and Integrated Assurance [00:12:14-00:12:43]
Inspiring the Next Generation of Internal Auditors [00:12:43-00:13:30]
Ensuring Every Voice Is Heard Across the Profession [00:13:30-00:15:00]
Final Thoughts [00:15:00-00:15:21]

IIA RELATED CONTENT: 
Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:
Leadership Profile: Stacey L. Schabel
Global Internal Audit Standards
Vision 2035
AI Knowledge Center
Three Lines Model
The Institute of Internal Auditors Leadership
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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit

In this episode, Christina Brune sits down with Randolph Sergent, executive vice president and general counsel at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, to discuss why he decided to pursue the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation despite spending his career in the legal profession. Sergent shares how earning the CIA helped him better understand audit planning, enterprise risk management, and the role of internal audit within an organization. The conversation also explores leadership, continuous learning, professional development, and why executives should invest in understanding the functions they support.
HOST: Christina Brune
Director of Certifications Outreach and Engagement, Institute of Internal Auditors



GUEST: Randolph Sergent, CIA
Executive Vice President and General Counsel, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield


 





KEY POINTS:
Introduction and Career Journey [00:00:42-00:01:15]
Why a General Counsel Pursued the CIA [00:01:16-00:03:00]
What He Learned About Internal Audit and Standards [00:03:01-00:05:00]
How the CIA Improved Conversations With the CAE [00:05:01-00:07:25]
Balancing Executive Leadership and CIA Studies [00:07:26-00:10:00]
Customer Service and Communication in Internal Audit [00:10:01-00:11:04]
Study Strategy and Preparing for the Exams [00:11:05-00:12:14]
Enterprise Risk Management and Audit Planning [00:12:15-00:13:59]
How Audit Knowledge Changed Leadership Conversations [00:14:00-00:14:51]
Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning [00:14:52-00:17:01]
Leading by Example as an Executive [00:17:02-00:18:14]
Why Leaders Should Invest in Understanding Their Teams [00:18:15-00:21:16]
Advice for Executives Considering the CIA [00:21:17-00:22:49]
Thoughts on the CIA Challenge Exam [00:22:50-00:24:34]
Final Thoughts on Career Growth and Lifelong Learning [00:24:35-00:25:30

IIA RELATED CONTENT: 
Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:
CIA Challenge Exam
Global Internal Audit Standards
Vision 2035
Become a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
IAP (Internal Audit Practitioner)
Certification Candidate Handbook
Certificate Programs
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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit

In this episode, Deborah Poulalion and Andy Cook break down key findings from the 2026 North American Pulse of Internal Audit report. They discuss tightening budgets, staffing pressures, the growing importance of strategic alignment, and how audit teams are balancing assurance work with increasing technology and compliance demands. The conversation also highlights industry trends and what audit leaders should prioritize moving forward.
HOST: Deborah Poulalion, IAP
Senior Manager, Research & Insights, The IIA



GUEST: Andy Cook, CIA
Director of Professional Guidance, Financial Services, The IIA

 



 


KEY POINTS:
Introduction and Survey Overview [00:00:34-00:02:08]

2026 Budget Trends and Funding Pressures [00:02:09-00:04:24]

Financial Services as the Budget Outlier [00:04:25-00:05:31]

Staffing Challenges and Hiring Constraints [00:05:32-00:07:59]

The Link Between Strategic Alignment and Funding [00:08:00-00:11:26]

Operational Auditing Remains a Core Priority [00:11:27-00:12:24]

Compliance Demands and Sarbanes-Oxley Commitments [00:12:25-00:13:23]

Technology, Cybersecurity, and IT Audit Focus [00:13:24-00:14:36]

Balancing Assurance and Advisory Work [00:14:37-00:16:10]

Final Takeaways from the 2026 Pulse Report [00:16:11-00:16:36]


IIA RELATED CONTENT: 
Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:
2026 North American Pulse of Internal Audit
Global Internal Audit Standards
Standards Knowledge Center
IIA Research & Reports
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