Internal Audit Priorities for 2026: Eight Focus Areas Audit Leaders Must Address
AI & Intelligent AutomationInternal Audit
Internal Audit is entering a defining year. Risk is moving faster, expectations around evidence are rising, and automation is changing how audit work gets done.
This practical guide helps audit leaders understand what’s changing in 2026 and where to focus first to stay credible, effective, and in control.
Written by Tom McLeod, Former Chief Audit Executive and Chief Risk Officer, in partnership with DataSnipper. The guide cuts through the noise around AI and transformation and focuses on the foundations that matter most.
You will learn:
- Why 2026 is a turning point for Internal Audit
- Where intelligent automation and AI are creating real value today
- Why unstructured data remains a major blocker to audit quality
- What defensible, evidence-driven assurance looks like in practice
- Three practical starting points for audit leaders in 2026 and beyond
Who it’s for
Chief Audit Executives, audit leaders, and teams responsible for audit transformation.
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