The Panel members will provide their thoughts on the changing and future role of the chief audit leader, the skill sets that will be required and the audit leaders’ purpose(s) within the organization. This presentation will draw upon knowledge and experiences of senior Internal Audit professionals to convey how leading internal audit functions are attempting to meet leadership challenges and what leadership challenges will likely remain.

After this presentation, a participant will be able to:

• Understand the role of the Chief Audit Executive as a management tool and advisory function
• Plan for future leadership needs of the internal audit function generally
• Identify how leading internal audit functions seek to improve performance management and skill development
• Identify how leading internal audit functions seek to meet leadership challenges
• Discuss internal audit’s function of balancing needed skill set, professional conduct and ethical business practices in a technological environment
• Understand how internal audit functions seek to attract, motivate, develop, and retain employees

Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Field of Study: Business Management & Organization
Prerequisites: Professional