Internal Audit and Compliance – Separate or together?
4.11.2025 - 4.11.2025
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This interactive half-day webinar explores the essential roles, responsibilities, and collaboration strategies between Internal Audit and Compliance functions. While distinct in mandate and reporting structures, both play critical roles in risk management, regulatory adherence, and governance. Participants will gain clarity on their respective scopes and discover how e????ective synergy between the two functions can enhance organizational integrity and performance. Through real-world examples, best practices, and practical insights, this course demystifies the boundaries and touchpoints between Audit and Compliance. It equips participants with actionable strategies to improve cooperation, streamline oversight, and foster a culture of ethical conduct and risk awareness.
CÍL SEMINÁŘE
Distinguish between the roles and responsibilities of Internal Audit and Compliance functions.
Identify common areas of overlap and potential conflicts, and how to manage them effectively.
Apply best practices to foster collaboration, reduce redundancies, and strengthen governance.
Recognize emerging trends that will shape the future of Audit-Compliance partnerships.
OBSAH SEMINÁŘE
- Internal Audit and Compliance: Roles and Responsibilities
- Definitions and objectives of both functions
- Key responsibilities and differences in approach
- Independence and value contribution to the organization
- Shared Goals and Complementary Strengths
- Risk mitigation and internal control enhancement
- Regulatory adherence and stakeholder confidence
- Governance and ethical culture support
- Collaboration Framework and Challenges
- Role overlap and independence concerns
- Communication gaps and resource constraints
- Practical solutions for coordinated planning and information sharing
- Best Practices for Audit-Compliance Synergy
- Role clarity and aligned planning cycles
- Joint risk assessments and integrated technology platforms
- Case studies on successful collaboration and lessons from failures
- Future Trends and Evolving Expectations
- AI, cloud, and integrated GRC systems
- New skills and cross-functional certifications
- The growing need for agile, tech-enabled collaboration
ROZVRH SEMINÁŘE
09:00 - 12:30
Isabella Arndorfer
Isabella Arndorfer
Isabella Arndorfer is a seasoned Internal Audit and Governance expert with over 20 years of experience in the financial sector. She has held senior roles, including Internal Audit Manager at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), where she conducted and led audits across various departments, specializing in internal controls and corporate governance. Her expertise spans financial regulation, risk management, and corporate governance, making her a key figure in ensuring compliance and operational efficiency within financial institutions.
In addition to her auditing career, Isabella has been an influential lecturer on internal audit and governance, contributing to central bank seminars in Asia, Europe, and at the University of St Gallen. She is also lecturer at the IIA Slovenia and ISACA Oman. She has played a key role in governance improvement initiatives for the Middle East and North African regions as a member of the MENA OECD Competitive Initiative. Her publications, including works on risk management, governance, and audit practices, highlight her deep knowledge and contributions to the field of internal audit and governance.
In 2023, she founded the training platform www.cpetrainer.com and has been providing freelance consultancy services in audit, risk management, compliance, and governance through her company, www.ia-advisory.com.
Isabella holds a Master’s degree in International Management from ESADE, a degree in Business Administration from the University of Economics in Vienna, and several prestigious certifications, including Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), and Certified Control Self-Assessment (CCSA). She is fluent in multiple languages, including German, English, and Spanish, with working knowledge of French and Russian, and is also a trained mediator for conflict resolution.
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Cena semináře
Cena člen (webinář): 2 900,- Kč bez DPH (3 509,- Kč s DPH)
Cena nečlen (webinář): 3 400,- Kč bez DPH (4 114,- Kč s DPH)