In today’s fast-moving business landscape, traditional auditing methods are no longer sufficient to keep pace with the dynamic nature of risk. As risks evolve in real-time and new challenges emerge rapidly, audit departments are under increasing pressure to respond faster and more effectively. This is where agile auditing steps in — a modern approach that focuses on adaptability, speed, and relevance.

Agile auditing redefines the way internal audits are conducted. It centres on auditing the right risks at the right time by using techniques that prioritize value, responsiveness, and team collaboration. Instead of sticking to rigid annual plans and lengthy reporting cycles, agile auditing emphasizes flexibility in planning, iterative execution, and real-time communication of insights.

At the heart of this methodology is the concept of agility within the audit department. Teams that adopt agile auditing shift from a checklist mentality to a mindset focused on learning and adapting. They become more proactive, identifying and addressing emerging risks as they arise, rather than reacting after the fact.

A key aspect of agile auditing is the integration of Scrum techniques — a framework commonly used in software development that’s now being successfully applied to audit functions. By incorporating elements such as sprints, daily standups, and retrospectives, audit teams can operate in shorter, focused cycles that lead to quicker delivery of audit results and more impactful insights for the business.

This Master Class in Agile Auditing is designed to introduce participants to the foundational principles of agile auditing and help them understand how to implement it in their organizations. The session will walk through the core elements of agile practices in the audit environment, from how audit plans are designed to how findings are reported across all levels of the organization.
Participants will also be guided through a blueprint for agile transformation — a step-by-step approach to transitioning from traditional audit methodologies to a more agile, responsive model. The session aims to equip attendees with practical strategies and techniques they can take back and start applying immediately in their teams.

By attending this master class, participants will gain clarity on how agile auditing can lead to more meaningful audits, faster delivery of results, and better alignment with organizational priorities. Whether you’re just beginning your agile journey or looking to refine your current practices, this session offers the insights and tools to help you succeed.

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Who Should Attend

Internal Auditors, Senior Internal Auditors, Internal Audit Managers, Internal Audit Directors

Why Should You Attend

Agile auditing isn’t just a trend — it’s fast becoming the only acceptable way to audit in today’s rapidly changing risk environment. The pace of risk in the real world simply outpaces traditional audit approaches, which are often too slow to catch emerging threats or provide timely insights to leadership.

By attending this master class, you'll get a head start on understanding and implementing agile auditing in your own organization. You’ll learn why agility in audit isn’t just a nice-to-have, but a necessity in maintaining relevance, accuracy, and value in your audit work.

This session will help you understand how to:

Whether you're a chief audit executive, an internal auditor, or part of a risk management team, this class will help you stay ahead of the curve. You’ll walk away with actionable ideas and a solid understanding of how agile practices can transform your audit function from reactive to proactive, making your audits more effective and your role more strategic.

Topic Background

Auditing has long been grounded in a traditional, linear process: create an annual plan, conduct fieldwork, document findings, and issue a report. However, as the business environment becomes more complex and unpredictable, this model is proving increasingly inadequate. Organizations now face emerging risks — from cyber threats to regulatory changes — that require more immediate and adaptable responses.

Agile auditing is a response to these shifting demands. Borrowing principles from agile project management and software development, agile auditing encourages audit teams to work in short cycles, focus on high-priority risks, and provide timely, actionable insights.

This new approach has gained momentum because it offers clear advantages: better alignment with business needs, improved communication across stakeholders, and the ability to pivot quickly when priorities change. The shift to agile is not just about changing audit procedures — it’s about changing the mindset of the audit team and how they collaborate, plan, and deliver value.

The master class is designed with this transformation in mind. It brings clarity to the principles behind agile auditing and offers practical tools for putting it into practice. Attendees will explore real-world applications, team dynamics, and organizational strategies that support a successful agile transformation.