
AuditCon 2025 —the premier conference designed for higher education auditors


ANNOUNCEMENTS
New Kick Starter Available, Student Organizations.
Student organizations and student activities offer leadership and involvement opportunities to enhance the college experience and support the students’ growth and development. However, these activities often…
Celebrate Internal Audit Awareness Month with ACUA!
May is Internal Audit Awareness Month and ACUA is proud to celebrate YOU. This month, we recognize the essential role internal auditors play in strengthening higher…
Volunteer Spotlight – J. Michael Peppers CIA, QIAL, CRMA, CPA
ACUA’s Volunteer Spotlight highlights members who go above and beyond in their volunteer roles, recognizing their dedication, service, and contributions that help advance our organization.”
Information on Federal Directives
The following resources are available for ACUA members to remain informed about recent Presidential Actions affecting higher education. We are providing these resources solely for informational…
UPCOMING EVENTS
New Member Webinar Series: Chat with ACUA President Laura Buchhorn
Join us for our inaugural New Member Webinar series featuring a conversation with our President, Laura Buchhorn, Audit Director at The University of Texas at San…
CAE Panel on Federal Directives
We invite you to attend a panel discussion with esteemed Chief Audit Executives from the Higher Education sector. This event will offer ACUA members invaluable insights…
ACUA 2025 Virtual Membership Meeting
Join ACUA President Laura Buchhorn and other board members for ACUA’s 2025 Virtual Membership Meeting. We are excited to share organizational information including: committee updates, membership,…
10 Cybersecurity Questions Higher Ed Organizations Should Be Able to Answer
Threats from cybersecurity are pervasive and relentless — and higher ed organizations need to have a plan and policies in place to protect themselves from an…
Technology Webinar TBD
More info coming soon. After attending this webinar, participants will be able to… Identify Use Cases for Robot Process Automation and AI in Internal Audit. Discuss…
AuditCon 2025
Planning is underway for the 2025 ACUA AuditCon Conference to be held in-person September 14-18, 2025 at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, KY. Sessions are…
Benefits of Membership
We welcome you to join the foremost higher education auditing community.

Education
Gain specialized training and professional development tailored to higher education audit, risk, and compliance.

Resources
Access indispensable tools, guides, and a wealth of shared knowledge to enhance your institution’s internal operations.

Networking
Connect with a global community of professionals to share experiences, best practices, and foster lifelong friendships.

Advocacy
Champion the value and expertise of internal auditing in higher education through strategic partnerships and industry leadership.
FEATURED RESOURCES

Audit-Bots: Revolutionizing Audits with RPA and Macros
Resource Type:
Webinar

Student Organizations
Resource Type:
Kick Starter Guide

Letter from the Editor – Spring 2025
Resource Type:
Journal Article

AAP Roundtable on Implementing the New IIA Standards
Resource Type:
Journal Article

Sponsored Programs Risk Assessments
Resource Type:
Webinar

Campus Bookstores
Resource Type:
Kick Starter Guide

The New Era of Fraud in Higher Education
Resource Type:
Webinar

Getting Started with Data Analytics: Data Transformation
Resource Type:
Data Analytics Guide, Kick Starter Guide

Applying Agile Principles for Internal Audit
Resource Type:
Webinar

Compliance Hot Topics
Resource Type:
Webinar