The IIA’s Updated Quality Assessment Manual (with Bonus Content)

• Introduction to the episode and guests [00:00:02] 
• Importance of quality assessments and ISB’s role [00:00:30]
• Marthin Grobler on his project involvement [00:01:10]
• Dirk Debruyne's background and contributions [00:02:16]
• Task force responsibilities and challenges [00:03:16]
• Focus on ethics in Domain 2 [00:04:24]
• Comparison with previous QA Manual versions [00:05:50]
• Alignment with new standards and assessment impact [00:07:26]
• Use of manual for internal and external assessments [00:09:00]
• Challenges in assessing conformance methodology [00:10:00]
• Governance’s impact on audit quality [00:12:23]
• Introduction of the maturity model [00:14:39]
• Adding maturity assessments [00:16:00]
• Templates and tools in the manual [00:17:16]
• Benefits of the four-point conclusion scale [00:18:49]
• Performance outcomes in assessments [00:21:01]
• Guidance on self-assessment with validation [00:22:38]
• Board and CAE expectations for assessments [00:24:14]
• QA Manual’s role in meeting expectations [00:26:07]
• Future innovations and tech in assessments [00:27:42]
• Value of external quality assessments [00:30:54]
• Final thoughts for the internal audit community [00:32:23]
• Bonus content [00:38:20]

Bonus Content

Host

Robert Pérez, owner, Pérez Communication Solutions

Guest

Deborah Poulalion, IIA senior data analyst, The IIA

The IIA Related Content

Interested in this topic? Visit the links below:

• Quality Services
• Webinar: Introducing the New Quality Assessment Manual: Aligned with the Global Internal Audit Standards
• Quality Insights: Implementing an Internal Audit Strategic Plan
• Webinar: Quality Assessment Challenges and Opportunities 2025 and Beyond
• Participate in the 2025 North American Pulse Survey

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