Accounting Bias in Internal Audit
Field: Auditing | Delivery Method: Self Study | CPE Hours: 1.0
Description
We will discuss the impact of hiring accounting and finance professionals for the majority of the internal audit staff. The lack of diversity in education and professional experience is leading to a critical point in Internal Audit that could undermine our careers, eliminate internal audit, and expose organizations to unmitigated risk.
The discussion will include a look at the proposed changes to the Three Lines of Defense model.
After completing this presentation, you will be able to:
- Defend the need for diversity of thought in internal audit
- Demonstrate the need for non-accounting leaders in internal audit
- Express your concerns related to the proposed updates to the Three Lines of Defense model
CPE Hours: 1.0
Field of Study: Auditing
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of internal audit.
Who Should Attend: This session is designed for all internal auditors.
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Basic
Format: Video
Your Instructor
Toby DeRoche is a bestselling business writer, highly credentialed governance professional, and entrepreneur. Toby has combined his background in English Literature, an MBA, and over 20 years of business experience by authoring more than 250 business thought leadership blogs for industry leaders across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, several of which have been featured in Forbes Business. He has also written 16 whitepapers and four books, including Agile Audit: Transformation and Beyond, Only Audit What Matters (an Amazon bestseller), Modernize Your Audit Department, and Not Yet: A Warming Tale About My Neighborhood, and he contributed two chapters to the 28th edition of ISACA's CISA Review Manual as an IT control subject matter expert.
Certifications:
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
- Certified Agile Auditor Professional (cAAP)
- Certified Agile Auditor Professional - Scrum Master (cAAP-SM)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
- Certified in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA)
In 2019, he founded Insight CPE, a company focused on continuing education for audit, risk, and fraud professionals. Through this platform, he has delivered over 130 custom training programs and presentations, including the CyberControl System and the Certified Agile Audit Professional.
Today, Toby continues to write, consult, and coach, primarily working with organizations to enhance their governance and cybersecurity practices, combining strategic insight with practical solutions. Outside of work, Toby enjoys spending time with his wife and son, whether enjoying the outdoors or watching movies together.