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Each year, the IIA’s Risk in Focus research reveals the top risks facing organizations across sectors and geographies. As the stewards of oversight, audit committees play a critical role in understanding how internal audit prioritizes these risks and where gaps may exist.
This webcast offers key takeaways from Risk in Focus 2026 report to help audit committee members prepare for the challenges of 2026. Internal audit leaders have provided clear signals on the risks they spend the most time on, and where they need greater support or realignment.
Join this discussion to explore how audit committees can engage in more strategic risk oversight, ask better questions of management and internal audit, and ensure internal audit resources are directed where they matter most.
DATE: Nov 13, 2025
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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After attending this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify the top risks as reported in Risk in Focus 2026.
- Recognize where internal audit teams are currently focusing their efforts—and which key risks may be overlooked.
- Discuss how audit committees can help internal audit prioritize emerging risks and allocate resources effectively.
- Apply strategies to strengthen collaboration between the audit committee, internal audit, and management in enterprise risk oversight.
- Assess how governance structures influence the effectiveness, risk coverage, and strategic alignment of the internal audit function within an organization.
***Attendees will receive a downloadable Board Briefing summary to support continued risk oversight conversations within their organizations.
SPEAKERS
Stacey Schabel, CIA, CPA
Senior Vice Chair, The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. (IIA) Global Board of Directors
Stacey Schabel has a 20+ year track record influencing, developing, and executing internal audit and risk management activities in multinational and US public financial services companies. She is an experienced Chief Audit Executive (CAE, 12+ years), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Stacey is the 2025-26 Senior Vice Chair of The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. (IIA) Global Board and is the incoming 2026-27 IIA Global Board Chair. She has also served as the 2024-2025 Audit Committee Chair for the IIA Global Board and on The IIA’s North American Board of Directors, North American Content Advisory Council, and Global Financial Services Guidance Committee. Stacey is passionate about furthering the internal audit profession and supporting the growth and development of future leaders, regularly serving as a mentor and sharing her perspective in industry speaking engagements and periodicals. She has been recognized by Diligent as a “Modern Governance 100 2024 Honoree”; by the Michigan Association of CPAs (MICPA) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as a “Woman to Watch – Experienced Leader”; by Digital Insurance as a “Woman in Insurance Leadership”; and by Crain’s Detroit Business as a “Notable Woman in Finance.”
Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, CPA, CITP, CGMA, CIA, CISA
Chief Executive Officer, KET Solutions, LLC
Kimberly Ellison-Taylor is a Global Technology and Finance leader with over 30 years of career achievements. She is the Chief Executive Officer of KET Solutions, LLC, a consulting firm focused on leadership, business growth and innovation. Ellison-Taylor is a sought- after keynote speaker and has received many awards and recognitions for her expertise and leadership including Accounting Today's Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting, CPA Practice Advisor's 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting, Forbes Top 200 CPAs in America, and Forbes Top Best in State CPAs.
For almost 17 years, Ellison-Taylor served in global leadership roles for Oracle Corporation. Kimberly advised C-Suite Executives on enterprise technology solutions that innovate and transform business. Ellison-Taylor is an adjunct professor for Carnegie Mellon University’s Executive Education Program teaching Innovation. She is also an independent board director for the energy, banking, and insurance sectors.
Other professional achievements include tenure at Prince George’s County Government, KPMG, Motorola, and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Ellison-Taylor has an undergraduate degree in Information Systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, a MBA from Loyola University, an Accounting Certificate from Baltimore County Community College and a Master of Science from Carnegie Mellon University in Information Technology Management as well as a Chief Information Officer certificate.
She is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Technology Professional, Certified Global Management Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and Certified Information Systems Auditor. Ellison-Taylor has earned the Certified Director credential with the National Association of Corporate Directors.
Kimberly has volunteered in the profession for over 20 years including past leadership positions as Chairman of the American Institute of CPAs, Chairman of the Association of Certified Professional Accountants, and Chairman of the Maryland Association of CPAs. Kimberly is a Past President for Beta Alpha Psi, the Chairman of the Maryland Association of CPAs Education Foundation and serves on the board of trustees for Loyola University Maryland.