A pulse on what Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) are focused on, with a lens on top risks being considered.
The role and focus of internal audit (IA) are ever-evolving. The KPMG On the CAE Agenda series provides quick insights into what IA leaders have been hearing, as well as the topics they believe will continue to drive conversation with their stakeholders across the core elements of their CAE agendas as we move into the future.
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On the CAE Agenda Q1/Q2, 2025 - Banking
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On the CAE Agenda Q1/Q2, 2025– Consumer and Retail
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On the CAE Agenda Q3-2023
The latest trends affecting the role of internal audit
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On the CAE Agenda, first half of 2024
The latest trends affecting the role of internal audit
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On the CAE Agenda Q1/Q2-2023
The latest trends affecting the role of internal audit
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On the CAE Agenda Q1-2022
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On the CAE Agenda Q3/Q4, 2025– Consumer and Retail
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On the CAE Agenda Q1/Q2, 2025 - Banking
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On the CAE Agenda Q1/Q2, 2025– Consumer and Retail
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On the CAE Agenda Q1/Q2-2024– Financial Services
The latest trends affecting the role of internal audit in financial services
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On the CAE Agenda Q1/Q2-2024– Financial Services
The latest trends affecting the role of internal audit in financial services
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On the CAE Agenda Q3-2023 – Financial services
The latest trends affecting the role of internal audit in financial services
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On the CAE Agenda Q1/Q2-2023 – Financial Services
The latest trends affecting the role of internal audit
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On the CAE Agenda Q4 2023 – Technology, media and telecommunications
Hot topics in internal audit across the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sectors
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Internal Audit Driving Value in the Consumer and Retail Sectors
Join Mike Smith, KPMG Internal Audit Solution Leader and moderator, for an engaging Knowledge Cast featuring Ivor O’Neill, KPMG Managing Director, alongside other Chief Audit Executives. The discussion will delve into the essentials of leading through transformation, identifying and acting on priorities in a rapidly changing business landscape, and building resilient teams that deliver value while maintaining adequate assurance.
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Navigating transformation: Strategies for internal audit leadership in a changing landscape
Join moderator and KPMG AI for Internal Audit Solution Leader Charles King for a dynamic KnowledgeCast featuring Chief Audit Executives Abim Kolewole of Northwestern Mutual and Matthew Lynch of The Cigna Group. Together, they’ll explore what it takes to lead through transformation, with a spotlight on leveraging technology and building forward-thinking, resilient teams.
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Beyond 2025: Embracing Technology and Cultivating Innovation in Internal Audits
Join us for the next installment of the KPMG On the CAE Agenda KnowledgeCast series, where we will discuss how to lead in a time of transformation, with a special focus on technology and teaming.
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Connected Risk - The interconnection between risk and internal audit
This new installment of the KPMG On the CAE Agenda KnowledgeCast series will explore the interdependency between the risk and internal audit functions and how this relationship can help drive value across the enterprise.
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All about the transformative impact of technology on internal audits
We navigate through the tumultuous times of 2025, internal audit teams at leading social media companies must stay ahead of the curve by leveraging the latest technological advancements and adapting to the dynamic sociopolitical environment. Join us for an engaging KnowledgeCast featuring Chief Audit Executives from Pinterest, Reddit, and Snapchat as we delve into the transformative impact of technology on internal audits, with a special focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and analytics.
Infographics highlighting how IA and risk professionals are driving leadership and other pressing items on the internal audit agenda.
Internal audit beyond 2025: Transformation strategies, technology, and innovation in a changing landscape
KPMG hosted two recent installments of the On the CAE Agenda KnowledgeCast series in June and July 2025. Each session featured in-depth conversations with senior leaders from the internal audit (IA) and risk communities, alongside polling of over 2,000 professionals across various organizations to uncover the trends, priorities, and challenges shaping the future of the profession.
Connected risk: The interconnection between risk and internal audit
Discover how risk and IA professionals are managing interconnectivity across risk domains
Technology in Internal Audit
All about the transformative impact of technology on internal audits
Chief Audit Executive Outlook for 2025: A new administration, a new path forward
KPMG hosted a Chief Audit Executive Outlook for 2025. During this webcast, we polled almost 2,500 professionals who consist of chief audit executives, SOX professionals, and risk decision-makers at their respective companies.
IT Internal Audit and Cybersecurity Trends
What’s on the pulse for IT Internal Audit
Third-party Risk Management in the Age of Automation and AI
Latest trends in third-party risk management
Internal audit is a change leader
Internal Audit as the Enterprise Change Leader in our Dynamic and Ever-Changing World
Webcast summary: Connected risk
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The Trusted Imperative: KPMG Internal Audit Services
Discover how the internal audit function can build stakeholder trust.
Discover how the internal audit function can respond to enterprise disruption, design the team of the future, and adapt to enhance stakeholder trust
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IT Internal Audit Planning for 2025
Key considerations and topics as you prepare your IT internal audit plan
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Adapting Agile to internal audit
Adoption of Agile is not an all or nothing strategy. Explore how agile can be fit for purpose in IA.
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Internal Audit's role in ESG
Internal audit is in a unique position to provide an efficient approach to ESG.
