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The ACUA Data Analytics Sub-Committee is hosting a webinar on sponsored research data analytics, designed to provide members with practical insights into applying data analytics to sponsored research audits. This session will (1) provide a high-level overview and introduction to sponsored research; and (2) feature demonstrations of key analytics using readily available tools, along with […]
Join ACUA President Nichole Pittman and other board members for ACUA's 2026 Virtual Membership Meeting. We are excited to share organizational information including: committee updates, membership, and financial progress. Delivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: AuditingAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: Free for members; members onlyRecommended CPEs: 0 Moderator Information Nichole Pittman, CIA, CISA, CFE ACUA […]
Higher education institutions operate some of the most complex digital environments of any sector supporting teaching and learning, advanced research, healthcare delivery, athletics, and global operations often with highly decentralized governance. As technology adoption accelerates, traditional IT audit approaches are increasingly strained, and internal audit functions are being asked to provide assurance and insight across […]
This roundtable will focus on what “good” audit documentation looks like in practice—especially when teams are using AI to draft, summarize, or analyze workpapers. We’ll start with a brief overview of relevant IIA Standards and the baseline expectations they set for sufficient documentation and documented supervision. Participants will then break into two groups—documentation preparers and […]
NIL, revenue sharing, the transfer portal, litigation, the advent of the College Sports Commission, and the possibility of federal legislation regulating college athletics are just some of the significant events in college athletics these last few years. Despite myriad changes to the college athletics landscape, traditional NCAA compliance risks in the areas of eligibility certification, […]
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, Natalie Harrison, Director of the ACUA Mentorship Program, will provide an overview of the program’s mission and objectives. Attendees […]
Federal and state grant funding brings valuable resources to colleges and universities along with significant, ongoing compliance obligations. The real risk doesn’t end when the award letter is signed; it lives in the day-to-day administration of the award. This session moves internal auditors beyond the award notice to examine how grant funds are actually managed […]
Universities increasingly rely on third parties to deliver critical academic, research, administrative, clinical, technology, and student-facing services. As institutional operating models become more interconnected, the risk perimeter now extends well beyond the organization’s walls — creating new exposure across cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, financial performance, operational resilience, reputation, and patient trust. Third-party risk is no longer […]
Are you attending 2026 ACUA AuditCon? Want to make the most of it by building connections with other fellow attendees in advance? Join us for a fun, fast-paced Speed e-Networking webinar exclusively designed for ACUA Members. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned veteran, this virtual event is a perfect opportunity to: 🔹 Make […]
The 2026 ACUA AuditCon will be held in-person September 27 – October 1, 2026, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Secure identity and access management (IAM) is critical to protect systems and sensitive information by ensuring that only authorized individuals receive the appropriate level of system access. But do you really know who is lurking in your systems? In a distributed environment, complex role structures and distributed ownership of access controls can make it difficult […]
The 2027 ACUA Virtual Spring Summit is March 30 - April 1, 2026. This three-day professional education event will be a platform for higher education internal auditors from across the country to share their expertise and learn from each other.