Day 1 – Monday, September 16, 2019

Rick Mercer will make you appreciate, as never before, this unique nation we all call home. It’s a heart-soaring and laugh-out-loud funny affair, and a perfect way to celebrate what our great country has to offer.Few people know Canada like... Read More

Ralph will share his experience of developing a radically different, fully agile and forward thinking internal audit function. In a world where change and disruption are becoming the norm, RSA Internal Audit disrupted themselves and embraced innovation. Led by an... Read More

Level: Advanced. We all think we treat everyone equally, but there’s an overwhelming amount of data that suggests this is not the case. A significiant barrier to a truly equitable society is unconscious bias, in which we continually make quick... Read More

Level: Intermediate. Organizations of all size and scope are introducing digitalization into their business models because of customer, market, competitive, workforce and security requirements.  While executives see digitalization as an area of growth, this universe of growth activities also has a... Read More

Level: Intermediate. Although Structured Query Language (SQL) is not new (40 years old), and would not be classified as an “advanced analytics” technique per se, we think that knowing how to write SQL query statements is a fundamental skill set that all assurance / advisory professionals should possess.... Read More

Level: Intermediate. The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) has issued an exposure draft of Assurance and Related Services Guideline (AuG) 50, Conducting a Performance Audit in the Public Sector in Accordance with CSAE 3001.  This Guideline will replace 3... Read More

Level: Intermediate. In this presentation we will outline the steps to develop a robust cyber security incident response management plan and identify elements to consider in assessing the plans effectiveness. In doing so, we will discuss the importance of having protocols... Read More

Level: Advanced. This session will explain how internal audit should respond to the dynamic business environment and re-think ways of aligning with the change. It will focus on the strategy that internal audit can adopt to accelerate its evolution from where... Read More

Level: Basic. Learn the techniques used by FBI profilers. Gathering truthful information is an integral part of any corporate environment. How important is it for us to learn the truth from our employees, managers, and clients? This overview presents how linguistic... Read More

Level: Intermediate. This session will explore the difficulties in obtaining assurance over crypto technologies and the blockchain, and where there are opportunities to do so for the considerations of companies operating in this space.We will provide the following in our presentation:an... Read More

Level: Advanced. This presentation will go beyond the basics to give real examples of what advanced methods and technologies  are being used in Internal Audit today; what role Analytics play in risk; how to define a vision for the Continuous Monitoring Program with... Read More

Level: Intermediate. Our presentation will discuss factors employers should consider in promoting open communication and enhancing their whistleblower program. We will identify some common weaknesses of whistleblowing programs in Canada, and how internal auditors can assess the design and effectiveness of... Read More

Level: Intermediate. The topic that has been chosen has been indicated to be “the speed of change.”  It was requested that the presentation examine what is changing in this space and what is staying the same, and how is risk is... Read More

In the 21st century, risks emerge at warp speed, often catching organizations unaware and unprepared. The consequences can be devastating. To protect and enhance value, internal auditors must elevate their capability to “audit at the speed of risk.”Key learning objectives of... Read More

Level: Beginner.The talk will focus on the genesis of RBC IA’s agile strategy – the groundwork and implementation. We will walk you through our journey including the lessons learned and success stories. We will also speak to how using a... Read More

Level: Intermediate. The presentation will cover:Trends that are leading to an increase in media attention related to workplace conduct and culture, including those mentioned above;How expectations of internal audit continue to evolve in emerging areas – including expectations of internal audit... Read More

Level: Intermediate. An analytic model is a mathematical equation that takes in data and produces a calculation such as a score, ranking, classification, or prediction. It is a very specific set of instructions for analyzing data to deliver a particular kind... Read More

Auditing Sustainable Development Goals  – The Next Issue on the Horizon (Yves Genest) Level: Basic. For SDGs to be implemented in an efficient, effective, and economical manner, auditors will need to be knowledgeable and up-to-date on the breadth and depth of subjects... Read More

Level: Intermediate. Learning ObjectivesLearn specific fraud detection methodologies using data analyticsUnderstand trends and patterns in fighting fraudUsing analytics in detection of fraudFraud-focused continuous auditing and monitoringPrevention | Deterrence | Detection

Level: Advanced. This presentation ties in with the topic chosen as it provides a methodical solution to assessing the risk tolerance of management and helping them establish the depth of their action plans resulting from audit recommendations. The presentation will walk... Read More