ACUAACUA provides virtual and in-person education via variety of platforms, allowing our members to access cutting-edge, timely and relevant content critical to internal audit in higher education.
Join us for an engaging session highlighting the impact and value of the ACUA Mentorship Program—a dynamic initiative designed to cultivate professional growth, leadership development, and long-lasting connections within our organization. During this event, Earl Jackson, Director of the ACUA Mentorship Program, will provide an overview of the program’s goals, structure, and the meaningful outcomes […]
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 […]
Join us for an engaging session highlighting ACUAs Tools and Resources. During this session, you will hear from 3 ACUA Committee members who will talk about their respective committees and share insights and provide practical, valuable information you can use in your day-to-day audits. Joanna Rojas, Director of Communications Committee, will discuss the refresh of […]
Campus bookstores provide goods and services to students, employees, and the public. They are generally auxiliary units intentioned to make sufficient profits to not only sustain their operations, but often, to help fund other institutional programs. In this task, there are a multitude of risks at play. In this training, we will take a deep […]
This interactive roundtable walks through a real-world internal audit case study using AI to accelerate testing and analysis in an executive travel audit. Participants will see how AI can assist with formula generation (e.g., switching from VLOOKUP to XLOOKUP for de-identified datasets), full-population timeliness testing, risk-based sample selection, policy lookups, and workflow validation, while emphasizing […]
Based on findings from the joint ACUA/Baker Tilly survey of internal audit functions across higher education, this webinar will provide timely insights into the evolving landscape of internal auditing in colleges and universities. Attendees will explore key trends in areas such as internal audit team size and structure, team skill sets, risk coverage strategies, coordination […]
Student organizations and student activities offer leadership and involvement opportunities to enhance the college experience and the students’ growth and development. These activities can often come with a variety of risks to consider including financial, safety, and reputational risks. Colleges and universities have a unique relationship with these organizations that are affiliated but also function […]
This webinar, AI in Higher Education: Opportunities, Risks, and Audit Readiness, explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the academic landscape and its implications for internal audit. Participants will gain insights into the evolving role of AI in higher education, examine practical applications, and learn how to identify associated risks and implement effective controls. The session […]
Have the changes to the IIA Global Standards changed expectations or operations at your institution? Are you wondering what your colleagues are doing to meet the new requirements and how they are documenting that conformance? Join the AAP subcommittee for a roundtable focused on standards 13.2 Engagement Risk Assessments, 14.2 Analysis and Potential Engagement Findings, […]
Cybersecurity continues to be a key area of focus for colleges and universities. Institutions are managing ongoing risks related to ransomware, phishing, and third-party exposure, while also adapting to the growing use of cloud services and artificial intelligence. Regulatory expectations have matured. Colleges and universities are responding to a range of evolving requirements including the […]
This session will provide a refresher on the fundamentals of fraud and the common risk factors facing higher education institutions. Participants will gain clarity on fraud risk roles and responsibilities across the institution, emphasizing shared accountability, stewardship of resources, and alignment with institutional mission and values. The session will also examine real world examples of […]
Join us for our New Member Webinar series highlighting the benefits of ACUA and hear directly from our ACUA leaders (President - Nichole Pittman, Vice President - Jana Phelps, Secretary & Treasurer – Eulonda Whitmore, and Immediate Past President – Laura Buchhorn). You’ll learn more about the benefits of being part of ACUA and hear […]