Cultivating Internal Audit Transformation: From Assurance to Impact at the National Bank of Ukraine

Dr. Rainer Lenz delivered a keynote at the National Bank of Ukraine, emphasizing a transformative approach for internal audit. His presentation focused on expanding internal audit's role beyond traditional assurance to include consulting and building, highlighting the critical importance of human differentiators like authenticity, empathy, and relational intelligence in the age of AI. This perspective offers valuable insights for audit professionals seeking to enhance their function's strategic impact and relevance.