February 2026

reddit.com · Curated 5 months ago

How we used agentic AI to crack automated SOX testing at scale… in 90 days

The article describes how an Internal Audit team used agentic AI and advanced OCR to automate SOX testing for 175 controls—over 40% of their SOX scope—in just three months, cutting average testing time per control by about 60% while improving quality. Instead of relying on traditional RPA, they implemented a system of specialized AI agents for evidence extraction, testing, review, and documentation

News & Blogs · Global Read more

internalaudit360.com · Curated 5 months ago

How Internal Audit Can Begin Leveraging AI: A Practical Guide

As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes industries, internal audit teams are increasingly looking to integrate AI into their operations. This article provides a practical roadmap for internal auditors to move beyond skepticism and start experimenting with AI, emphasizing a cultural shift towards curiosity and controlled experimentation rather than immediate, large-scale adoption. It highlights the importance of understanding AI's capabilities and limitations, starting with small pilot projects, and focusing on data quality and team upskilling to responsibly harness AI's potential.

News & Blogs · Global Read more

normanmarks.wordpress.com · Curated 5 months ago

Agentic AI Transforms Procurement: A Call for Enhanced Risk Management

The rise of agentic AI is revolutionizing procurement, moving beyond simple automation to autonomous decision-making and strategic execution. While offering significant efficiency and cost savings, this shift introduces complex new risks related to data reliability, AI learning, and inter-agent communication. Internal audit and risk management professionals must proactively address these evolving challenges to ensure effective AI governance and maintain organizational control.

News & Blogs · Global Read more

richardchambers.com · Curated 5 months ago

The Multiple Perils of Sole Source Contracts and How AI Can Help Internal Audit

Sole source contracts, while sometimes necessary, present significant risks for organizations, often leading to inflated costs and circumvention of controls rather than outright fraud. Internal auditors play a crucial role in scrutinizing these contracts for red flags such as weak justifications, repeated use of the same vendor, and pricing irregularities. The article highlights how AI tools can enhance internal audit's ability to continuously monitor procurement activities, identify anomalies, and direct attention to high-risk transactions before they escalate into major issues.

News & Blogs · North America Read more

linkedin.com · Curated 5 months ago

Are You Really Auditing Your Organization's Top Risks? Why Audit Plans Often Neglect CEO/Board Priorities

Internal audit plans often focus on traditional risks like cybersecurity and fraud, but miss the strategic priorities that CEOs and boards actually care about most - talent management, innovation, customer experience, and business growth. This misalignment creates opportunities for audit teams to provide greater value by addressing first-line business risks.

News & Blogs · Global Read more

rcarca.substack.com · Curated 5 months ago

Risk Appetite Is Revealed in Behaviour, Not Documents

Most boards believe their risk appetite is clearly defined through formal statements and metrics, but in practice, it rarely influences everyday decisions. True risk appetite is revealed through behavior — in what leaders tolerate, reward, and prioritize — rather than in written declarations.

News & Blogs · Global Read more

theguardian.com · Curated 5 months ago

KPMG partner fined for using artificial intelligence to cheat in AI training test

A KPMG Australia partner was fined A$10,000 for using AI to cheat on an internal AI training course, one of over two dozen staff caught doing the same. The incident highlights growing concerns about AI-fueled cheating in professional training, even as firms like KPMG push employees to adopt AI tools in their daily work.

News & Blogs · Oceania Read more

youtube.com · Curated 5 months ago

The Audit Podcast | Ep 273: AI, Gamification, and the Future of Internal Audit | Aadesh Gandhre

Aadesh discusses AI, Gamification, and the future of Internal Audit.

News & Blogs · Global Watch on YouTube

communications.dtcc.com · Curated 5 months ago

DTCC Audit All Starts take on the world

The Audit All Stars have been accepted into the DTCC AI Assisted hackathon.

News & Blogs · Global Read more

December 2025

rgcvwffm4d.podbean.com · Curated Dec 30, 2025

Introducing: Impact Legacy with Rania

Impact Legacy with Rania is a leadership and careers podcast that helps governance, risk, and internal audit professionals grow from technical experts into trusted strategic leaders. Hosted by Rania Bejjani, it features real stories and practical insights from global leaders on influence, ethics, and purpose‑driven leadership.

News & Blogs · Global Read more