This Internal Audit awareness month, it is time to recognise the growing significance of? Internal Audit?as a strategic enabler in an era of volatility and transformation. Internal audit is undergoing a profound transformation. With stakeholder expectations growing and emerging risks—from geopolitics, cyber threats to ESG - reshaping the business landscape, the role of internal audit has expanded far beyond traditional assurance.
The bar for governance?and risk management?continues to rise, and Internal Audit is central to meeting it with agility, independence, and a deep understanding of the business. Today, it’s about delivering strategic insights, anticipating risks, and enabling resilience. Powered by technology?and AI, internal auditors are now equipped to provide sharper foresight, real-time assurance, and greater impact. From identifying gaps to being trusted advisors, internal audit is more relevant than ever - driving integrity, transparency, and value in a rapidly changing world.