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The future of audit teams: Business needs in 2026
March 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Free
1 CPE credit
Description:
This session is a live, interactive panel discussion moderated by KPMG with executives from Verizon, Boeing, and GE. While the agenda outlines the core topics, the specific flow and emphasis may deviate slightly based on real-time dialogue and audience interaction.
Program agenda:
- Opening and context: Evolution of audit requirements by company size and risk profile
- Audit structures: Deep dive into staff ratios, hierarchy, and models at Boeing, Verizon, and GE
- Talent strategy: Recruitment, upskilling, and succession planning for a data-centric workforce
- Business needs: Aligning audit outputs with strategic enterprise transformation
- Connected risk: Enhancing internal alignment and communication with stakeholders
Learning objectives:
- Analyze emerging audit organizational models, comparing skill-based and integrated team structures, as well as their impact on scalability.
- Identify critical workforce skills required for the 2026 audit landscape, specifically distinguishing between immediate AI demands and long-term talent sustainability.
- Evaluate strategies for transforming the audit function from backward-looking reporting to forward-looking, risk-informed decision-making.
CPE credit(s): 1
Field of study: Auditing
Instructional delivery method: Group Internet Based
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Minimum of 2 years of experience in audit or related fields
Advanced preparation: None
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