Webinar
The state of internal audit in higher ed: Insights, benchmarks and what's next
On-demand webinar presented for the Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA)
Dec. 8, 2025 · Authored by Mike Cullen, Ashley Deihr
Based on findings from the joint Baker Tilly & ACUA survey of internal audit functions across higher education, this webinar provides timely insights into the evolving landscape of internal auditing in colleges and universities.
Explore key trends in areas such as internal audit team size and structure, team skill sets, risk coverage strategies, coordination with other risk and compliance functions, alignment with the new Global Internal Audit Standards and reporting practices to audit committees. Whether you're leading a mature audit function or building one in a resource-constrained environment, this session offers practical takeaways to help internal auditors adapt, align with institutional priorities and maximize their value in a changing higher education environment.
Key takeaways
After watching this webinar, you will be able to:
- Assess how internal audit functions are adapting in terms of team size, skill sets and coverage strategies to meet evolving institutional risks and expectations
- Identify and discuss current trends impacting internal audit practices in higher education, including risk areas such as cybersecurity, compliance and financial sustainability
- Understand how internal audit functions are evolving to incorporate data analytics, artificial intelligence and key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance audit effectiveness and responsiveness
Presenters and subject matter specialists
- Ashley Deihr, CIA, CFE, Principal and Higher Education Risk Advisory Leader, Baker Tilly
- Mike Cullen
