Course description

THE 2026 EVENT WILL BE HOSTED ACROSS THE FOLLOWING INTERNATIONAL CENTERS.

THE CONFERENCE

The Beyond Traditional Audits: Internal Auditing and Forensic Automation Conference is a high-level professional forum designed to reposition internal auditing as a proactive, technology enabled governance function capable of detecting risks, preventing financial irregularities, and strengthening institutional accountability. As organizations confront increasingly complex transactions, digital records, and sophisticated misconduct risks, traditional audit approaches alone are no longer sufficient.

This conference provides a structured platform for internal auditors, audit executives, forensic professionals, compliance officers, and governance leaders to examine how forensic automation and digital investigation tools can enhance audit effectiveness, improve assurance quality, and strengthen institutional integrity. Emphasis is placed on integrating forensic methods into internal audit planning, execution, and reporting processes.

Through expert led sessions, applied case discussions, and practical demonstrations, participants will explore contemporary forensic audit techniques, automated controls testing, continuous auditing models, and digital evidence management practices. The conference highlights the importance of audit independence, professional judgment, ethical standards, and coordinated oversight in preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

The Beyond Traditional Audits Conference ultimately aims to equip institutions and audit professionals with practical tools, investigative capabilities, and strategic perspectives required to move beyond routine compliance audits toward stronger risk focused and evidence driven assurance.

By the end of the Conference, participants will be able to:

• understand the limitations of traditional internal audit approaches in modern environments;
• integrate forensic thinking into internal audit planning and risk assessment;
• apply forensic automation tools to enhance audit coverage and effectiveness;
• strengthen fraud detection, prevention, and investigation capabilities;
• improve the use of data analytics and digital evidence in audits;
• enhance audit reporting quality and evidentiary support;
• strengthen coordination between internal audit, compliance, and investigation units;
• support management and oversight bodies with stronger assurance insights;
• improve institutional readiness for complex investigations; and
• translate conference learning into practical audit and forensic improvement initiatives.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Chief audit executives and internal audit directors
• Internal auditors and audit managers
• Forensic audit and investigation professionals
• Compliance and risk management officers
• Audit committee members and oversight officials
• Finance and control managers
• Public and private sector governance professionals

Conference Content and Modules

Module 1: Rethinking Internal Auditing in Complex Institutional Environments

• Evolution of internal auditing and assurance expectations
• Risk focused and value adding audit approaches
• Role of internal audit in governance and accountability

Module 2: Forensic Auditing Concepts and Applications

• Principles of forensic auditing
• Indicators of fraud, misconduct, and irregularities
• Integrating forensic methods into audit work

Module 3: Forensic Automation and Digital Audit Tools

• Automated audit testing and continuous auditing
• Data analytics for anomaly detection
• Leveraging technology for broader audit coverage

Module 4: Digital Investigation and Evidence Management

• Collecting, preserving, and analyzing digital evidence
• Documentation standards and chain of custody
• Supporting disciplinary and legal processes

Module 5: Fraud Risk Management and Preventive Controls

• Fraud risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Strengthening internal controls and monitoring systems
• Preventing repeat incidents

Module 6: Governance, Ethics, and Oversight in Forensic Audits

• Professional ethics and independence
• Reporting to audit committees and oversight bodies
• Managing sensitive investigations

Module 7: Building Sustainable Forensic Audit Capacity

• Developing audit and investigation skills
• Institutional frameworks for forensic auditing
• Action planning for audit modernization

Personal Benefits of Attending this Conference

• Enhanced professional competence in forensic and investigative auditing
• Greater confidence in handling complex audit assignments
• Exposure to modern audit and investigation practices
• Improved analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strengthened professional credibility and career advancement
• Practical tools applicable to institutional audit environments

Organizational Benefits of Attending this Conference

• Stronger internal audit effectiveness and assurance quality
• Improved fraud detection and prevention capabilities
• Enhanced governance, transparency, and accountability
• Reduced financial and operational risks
• Better support for management and oversight decisions
• Sustainable modernization of internal audit functions

What will i learn?

• Rethinking Internal Auditing in Complex Institutional Environments
• Forensic Auditing Concepts and Applications
• Forensic Automation and Digital Audit Tools
• Digital Investigation and Evidence Management
• Fraud Risk Management and Preventive Controls

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