Format: Online
Internal auditors play a critical role in building trust and strengthening governance, while providing insight that shapes organizational decisions. As expectations of the profession continue to evolve, auditors are increasingly called upon to engage more effectively and exercise sound judgment while surfacing risk earlier in the audit process. This webinar explores how inclusion and curiosity support these responsibilities in practical and measurable ways. Participants will examine how inclusive behaviors influence credibility and professional presence, particularly in audit conversations that require candor and trust. The session highlights how thoughtful questioning and genuine curiosity deepen understanding, improve information quality, and reveal risks that may otherwise remain unseen. It also addresses how inclusive practices support ethical awareness while remaining consistent with independence and objectivity. Designed for internal auditors at all career stages, this webinar positions inclusion as a professional capability that strengthens judgment, enhances audit insight, and elevates the value of internal audit in today’s complex risk environment.
DATE: Aug 4, 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:
- Discuss the role of inclusive behaviors in strengthening audit credibility and professional influence
- Describe the impact of curiosity and inclusive questioning on the quality of audit conversations
- Identify the contribution of inclusion to ethical awareness and early risk identification
- Examine practical application of inclusive practices while maintaining independence and objectivity
- Discuss the relationship between inclusion, professional judgment, and audit insight
SPEAKER
Benjamin Johnson, CIA
Benjamin Johnson leads a forward-thinking office that brings together Internal Audit and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as distinct yet connected functions. He demonstrates how the disciplines of assurance and inclusion can strengthen one another when guided by shared values of integrity, fairness, and trust. Within this structure, Internal Audit fosters accountability while DEI strengthens understanding and belonging, together contributing to a more resilient organization. Benjamin’s leadership invites people to view governance as a living system where curiosity and collaboration drive progress. A Cornell-certified DEI leader and experienced auditor, he brings clarity and humanity to complex institutional work. His approach reflects a belief that when both disciplines grow within one office, the result is an organization that learns continuously and leads with transparency and inclusion.