This report aims to encourage internal audit to fully embrace data analytics and support the organisation in doing the same. Data-empowered senior management are more risk aware and can make smarter, swifter decisions. For internal audit, data analytics enables faster assurance and more incisive insights for the organisation to act on. The case for adopting a data-led approach has never been more urgent.
To explore how the profession is progressing in its use of data analytics and AI/machine learning, the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors hosted three roundtable discussions in August 2022 on the topic, in which members shared their insights and experiences. Building on this, we sat down with senior internal audit executives at three organisations that have either demonstrated instructive progress in their data analytics journeys or are applying these techniques at an advanced level.
You can read and download the report here.