Format: Online
Third-party risk (Topical Requirement effective September 15, 2026) continues to be a critical focus area for internal audit functions, with increasing expectations to provide both assurance and advisory insight across complex vendor ecosystems. This roundtable is designed for internal audit directors and managers responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating third-party risk coverage within their audit activities.
Participants will explore practical approaches to auditing third-party risks, including how to scope engagements, prioritize key risks, and balance assurance and advisory work. The session will also address how teams can leverage technology, data, and collaboration and reliance with other assurance functions to enhance coverage and avoid duplication of work and stakeholder audit fatigue.
Through interactive discussion and breakout sessions, attendees will share real-world experiences on how third-party risk can be incorporated into audit plans, where challenges arise, and what strategies are proving most effective in practice.
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DATE: Oct 28, 2026
TIME: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET
One (1) NASBA CPE will only be awarded to participants on the live broadcast who are logged in for a minimum of 50 minutes and engage on at least three poll questions per each hour of the event.
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By the end of this event, attendees will be able to:
- Identify key third-party risk areas to include in audit coverage, such as vendor management, data security, compliance, and operational dependencies
- Apply practical approaches to incorporating third-party risk into audit planning and engagements, including how to scope audits and prioritize high-impact areas
- Leverage tools, data, and cross-functional collaboration to improve visibility into third-party risks and strengthen audit effectiveness
- Identify opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in third-party risk audits based on peer insights and shared practices