Audit Leader Forum™ Basic
Access updates, best practices, tools, resources, mentorship, group calls, and peer networking designed specifically for Audit Leaders.
The Audit Leader Forum™ is an annual membership program specifically for Audit Leaders (managers, directors, VP, CAE).
Access updates, best practices, tools, resources, mentorship, group calls, and peer networking to increase your executive presence, communication and relationship skills, so you avoid political landmines and add real value to your organization without the usual stress and burnout often associated with the role of an Audit Leader.
"I've been officially promoted to the audit leader role to head the Internal Audit department at my company... Couldn't have done it without you! My growth during the last six months since I found the Audit Leader Forum™ has been nothing short of incredible!" - CAE, Real Estate Company
Learn how to customize your internal audit function to match the context and culture of your organization so you are seen as a valuable part of the executive team.
"The insight I got from this one group call was worth the entire annual investment!" - CAE, Insurance Company
And, we've been serving Audit Leaders just like you since 2018.
Group Video Calls With Other Audit Leaders:
Participate in consistently scheduled quarterly group Zoom video calls, with other like-minded Audit Leaders from all over the world. This means you'll be able to get qualified, relevant, training and advice, along with practical and leading practices. You'll feel more confident walking into board and executive meetings, leading your team, and dealing with your peers... and you have access to the group call recordings.
"I like hearing the different perspectives and issues others are dealing with. It helps me understand better what is going on in my world and see things with different eyes." CAE, Social Media Company
"I love this group and the people we've pulled together. I love that there's stability and continuity to it, so that I feel comfortable opening up and sharing with others." - CAE, University System
“I have met and gotten to know some audit leaders in this program solely via recurring Zoom calls yet feel like I can contact any of them for a confidential chat. That has been priceless.” - CAE, Regional Bank
Updates, Best Practices and Resources:
Access an extensive library of almost 15 years of updates, best practices and resources designed specifically for Audit Leaders. Some examples include: before, during, and after the Audit Committee Meeting; getting your budget requests approved; maintaining relevance; reducing management pushback; outsourced vs. co-sourced functions; advice for smaller audit departments, managing your team, etc... (see course outline below), and we are adding new updates, best practices, and resources all the time.
"I really appreciate the updates and best practices I get with the Audit Leader Forum™. With my busy schedule, it is so nice to get notified about updates that I don't have time to keep on top of with the pressures of leading my team." CAE, Manufacturing Company
Leadership Training and Toolkit:
Access leadership training and tools designed specifically for Audit Leaders, that include topics most audit leaders don't have access to such as: brain habits, identity, influence, managing stress and anxiety, mindset, peak performance, resiliency, and ninja phrases and questions (see course outline below).
“The most vexing and challenging issues about being an audit leader are usually more about the ‘Executive’ part of the title and less about the ‘Technical’ part of the title. I love the practical leadership advice and training shared in the group.” - CAE, Regional Bank and Insurance Company
"A big benefit I get from the Audit Leader Forum™ is the leadership tool kit. There's a lot of great information there. That's what I'm getting out of the Audit Leader Forum, and it's what I think other audit leaders could get out of it as well." CAE, Public Transportation Agency
Lessons from Chief Audit Executives:
Learn from people who are currently serving as a Chief Audit Executive, or have been in that role. Listen to recorded videos of them sharing what helped them become a CAE and advice they give to others. It's a way for you to learn from those who have been successful Audit Leaders.
"I found the lessons from other CAEs so valuable. As a newer CAE it helped me effectively get advice and many different perspectives from others who have done the job." CAE, Mortgage Company.
Is The Audit Leader Forum™ Right for You?
- Are you at least 10 years into your career and are already an Audit Leader (Manager, Director, VP, or CAE)?
- Are you a new Audit Leader, or want an audit leadership role as your next career move?
- Do you want to improve your communication, relationship, and leadership skills?
- Do you want access to the resources, best practices, and tool that other successful Audit Leaders have?
Additional Bonuses:
- One of the bonuses that comes with the Audit Leader Forum™ is a coupon that allows you, and your entire team, to save 25% off any courses on cRisk Academy, anytime.
- Mentoring and coaching opportunities.
- Networking with other top Audit Leaders and mentors.
Pre-Requisites: Audit Leaders (CAE, VP, Director, Manager)
Field: Auditing
Delivery Method: Self Study and Live Virtual
CPE Hours: 1.5 hours for each call attended
Format: Live Zoom Calls, Video and Audio Recordings, Resources and Tools
When you are ready to upgrade to an Essentials or Premier membership in The Audit Leader Forum™ you can do so at: https://bit.ly/AuditLeader where you can also read testimonials shared by Audit Leader Forum™ members.
Your Instructor
Jason Mefford is a rock star in internal audit, risk management and compliance. He typically works with Chief Audit Executives (CAE), Audit Committee (AC) members, and professionals in audit, risk and compliance with the technical and soft-skills needed to navigate the land mines of organizations. He takes complicated, confusing and hard things, makes them practical, proactive and simple to improve learning and transformation.
He's been a Chief Audit Executive, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Board Member, and has trained and consulted organizations all over the world. He is a thought leader in all things governance, risk and compliance (GRC) and internal audit, and is the recipient of multiple awards including:
- Rising Star in Corporate Governance from Yale University
- Rising Star in Corporate Governance Award (Finalist) from Corporate Secretary Magazine
- Thought Leader of the Year (Finalist) from The National Association of Experts, Writers & Speakers
- Fellow from the Open Compliance & Ethics Group (OCEG) Think Tank
You can learn more about him at: https://www.jasonmefford.com and join him in the Audit Leader Forum™ at: https://bit.ly/AuditLeader
Course Curriculum
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Start2024-09-18 Assurance vs. Advisory Work, Balancing ERM Responsibilities, Staffing Considerations, Being Disruptive (82:58)
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Start2024-12-18 AI Use in Internal Audit and Measuring the ROI of AI (72:38)
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Start2025-03-19 Transitioning to New Organization, Strategy and Relationship Building (61:38)
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Start2025-06-18
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Start2025-09-17
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Start2025-12-17
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Start2025-05-22 Audit Committee Survey and Next IIA Topical Requirement
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Start2025-03-10 IIA Pulse Report
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Start2025-02-03 EY What Audit Committees Should Prioritize, Cybersecurity Topical Requirement Webinar
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Start2024-10-17 AI and AI Governance at JPMorgan Chase
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Start2024-09-10 Cyber Topical Requirements Answers
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Start2024-08-22 CAQ AC Oversight in the Age of Gen AI
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Start2024-05-24 OCC Enforcement Letter Comerica