Mid-year internal audit outlook

To date in 2025, internal audit leaders have been faced with a unique set of challenges—and opportunities—in a business environment marked by economic volatility and evolving stakeholder expectations. With organizations under pressure to adapt quickly, internal audit must recalibrate its priorities to stay relevant, deliver value and maintain resilience.

We will kick off this webinar with an economic update from RSM’s deputy chief economist, Kevin Depew. Our risk consulting leaders will then explore a forward-looking approach to internal audit planning and execution considering the changing macroeconomic landscape. We’ll discuss how audit functions can respond to these macroeconomic pressures, adapt to new and anticipated Global Internal Audit Standards and topical requirements, and strategically prioritize initiatives that support enterprise risk management and performance.

Attendees will gain insights into balancing assurance and advisory roles and aligning audit strategies with shifting business goals. Whether you're reassessing your annual audit plan or guiding your team through change, this session will help you approach the remainder of 2025 with clarity and confidence.

Key topics include:

• Responding to economic uncertainty and its impact on risk and control environments
• Navigating new and upcoming Global Internal Audit Standards and topical requirements
• Aligning audit priorities with evolving organizational strategies and stakeholder expectations
• Rethinking resource allocation, audit coverage and the role of technology in a leaner, faster audit environment