CAE Strategic Framework - The Institute of Internal Auditors

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Value of a Strategy

Align Internal Audit with the Enterprise
Assure success in an uncertain environment
Improve performance
Stimulate creative thinking

Elements of the CAE Strategic Framework

Establish strategy within the context of current Professional Practices
Confirm needs of Client and manage the relationship
Understand the underpinnings of process excellence: risk and control frameworks, risk management, governance, assurance processes, consulting processes, and reporting and follow-up
Acknowledge leadership approaches required
Ensure human resources are appropriate
Leverage technology to meet strategic goals
Monitor all elements of the strategy for success

The Professional Practices Framework

The Professional Practices Framework forms the context for the CAE framework
The courses examine ways to respond to risk management and governance requirements of the standards

Client Relationships

Use the identification of client constituencies and their diverse needs to inform all elements of the integrated framework
Manage conflicting client needs and expectations

Process Excellence

Integrate risk models, under role of Internal Audit in governance
Ensure that internal audit's own assurance and consulting processes enhance governance and risk management
Communicate to the audit committee and other constituencies the intent, nature, and substance of the work

Leadership

Use marketing, "branding," and personal influence to position internal audit as a key component of the organization's success and longevity
Establish actual and perceived independence
Establish yourself as a leader not only in internal audit but in the organization at large

Human Resources

Align the competencies of internal auditors and adjunct professionals with process excellence and with client needs and expectations
Ensure that internal auditors have the requisite competencies
Staff engagements creatively, tapping internal and external expertise
Groom the next generation of both internal-audit and organization leadership

Technology

Leverage technology to enhance the CAE framework

Monitoring

Monitor the elements of the CAE framework in a balanced and realistic way
Use measurements to calibrate the framework

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