Tech Meets Talent In internal Audit
July 24, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
July 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Internal audit teams are facing increasing pressure from a very challenging labor market, responding to audit committee and senior management demands to “do more with less,” and a continually changing regulatory environment.
Through this presentation, internal audit practitioners will be exposed to thought leadership on how technology including generative AI can become cornerstones in the foundation for more effective internal audit execution to improve the identification and assessment of potential risks, to provide better audit coverage, to deliver more impactful insights, recommendations, and reports and to enhance staff engagement, development, and retention.
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to…
- Explain how analytics and generative AI can be incorporated into all phases of the internal audit process.
- Apply a proven methodology for embedding analytics and generative AI into your audit process and the benefits that can be realized.
- Describe how leveraging technology can help you attract and retain better talent on your internal audit team.
Delivery Method: Group Internet
Field of Study: Auditing
Advance Preparation: None
Prerequisites are required: No
Cost: $25 for non-members
Recommended CPEs: 1
Host Information
Jessie Austin
GRC Specialist Solution Consultant
Workiva
Jessie Austin is a GRC Specialist Solution Consultant at Workiva, supporting the Public Sector team with a focus on higher education. With over a decade of experience in risk management, internal audit, and compliance, Jessie partners with institutions to modernize governance processes through technology. Since joining Workiva in 2023, Jessie has led tailored demos, proof of concepts, and enablement efforts that help public sector organizations align with evolving regulatory requirements. Prior to Workiva, Jessie served as the Audit Liaison at the U.S. Mint and worked in risk advisory at Ernst & Young, supporting clients across government, finance, and healthcare. Jessie is passionate about helping institutions streamline operations, improve transparency, and drive impactful risk-informed decision-making.
Grant Ostler
GRC Industry Principal
Workiva
Grant Ostler, CPA, CIA is a GRC Industry Principal at Workiva and has more than 35 years of experience primarily in the disciplines of auditing, enterprise risk management, and process improvement. He served two decades as the Chief Audit Executive for entities ranging from Fortune 500 companies to pre-IPO companies including building internal audit functions from scratch and leading the implementation of SOX 404 compliance programs for three companies.