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Agents of Change with Richard Chambers and Heather Acker

How the internal audit profession can thrive in an era of increased risk and disruption

Oct 04, 2022 · Authored by Heather Acker, Richard Chambers

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In this episode of Agents of Change, Heather Acker, risk advisory managing principal, and Richard Chambers, senior internal audit advisor at AuditBoard, share their perspectives on internal audit and the future of the profession. In their discussion, they dive into:  

  • How internal audit can protect and enhance value within an organization by providing strategic perspectives 
  • Benefits of leveraging a co-sourced internal audit solution with limited resources and staff 
  • The importance of having an agile mindset  
  • Strategies for Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) to attract and retain talent 
  • Ways to leverage technology and innovation to improve efficiencies 
  • Three ways the internal audit profession will address the risks of the future

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