Format: Online
Internal auditors are often called upon to assess governance, culture, and ethical conduct, yet their own behavior can have just as much influence as the findings they report. Every interaction, decision, and difficult conversation presents an opportunity to reinforce integrity, accountability, and trust. This session explores how auditors influence ethical culture through the behaviors they model and examines the critical role they play in building and sustaining organizational trust.
DATE: Dec 10, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM–1:00 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 webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Explain how the behavior of internal auditors influences organizational trust and ethical culture.
- Evaluate how everyday auditor actions and interactions can strengthen or undermine trust.
- Apply behaviors that demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and ethical leadership in audit engagements and stakeholder relationships.
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SPEAKER
Jake Gibson, CIA, CFE, CRMA
Vice President of Internal Audit, APCO Holdings
Jake Gibson is a seasoned audit professional with over 10 years in the profession. Jake currently serves as the Vice President of Internal Audit at APCO Holdings, where he recently started the internal audit function. Previously, he held escalating audit roles at various insurance carriers. Jake graduated with a B.S. from Western Kentucky University and is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA).