Format: Online
Audit committees are navigating increasingly complex responsibilities, from cybersecurity to talent management, yet many still see untapped potential in their internal audit functions. Based on key findings from the fourth edition of the Audit Committee Practices Report, this webcast provides internal audit leaders and their audit committee chairs with exclusive insights into what audit committees prioritize, their challenges, and leading practices for effectiveness. The Audit Committee Practices Report is published in joint effort between Deloitte’s Center for Board Effectiveness and the Center for Audit Quality.
Join us for a dynamic discussion on how internal audit can align more closely with audit committee expectations, position its value as a strategic partner, and leverage the latest Global Internal Audit Standards™ to enhance governance, risk management, and oversight.
DATE: May 21, 2025
TIME: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET
One (1) NASBA CPE will only be awarded to participants on the live broadcast who are logged in for a minimum of 50 minutes and engage on at least three poll questions per each hour of the event.
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By attending you will:
- Identify the top priorities and challenges facing audit committees today, including cybersecurity, enterprise risk management, and finance/internal audit talent.
- Evaluate how audit committees perceive the value of internal audit and uncover strategies to strengthen alignment and collaboration.
- Apply leading practices from the Audit Committee Practices Report to enhance audit committee effectiveness and extract greater value from internal audit.
- Leverage the new Global Internal Audit Standards™ to ensure internal audit is positioned as a trusted advisor in corporate governance and risk management.
SPEAKERS
Vanessa Teitelbaum, CPA
Senior Director, Professional Practice Center for Audit Quality
Vanessa Teitelbaum, CPA, is a Senior Director, Professional Practice at the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ). Vanessa joined the CAQ in 2016 and advocates for stakeholders in the audits of public companies. As an in-house expert and resource on auditing and accounting practice issues, Vanessa leads task forces comprised of audit partners and technical experts from the public company audit profession related to proposed standards and other current issues facing the audit profession. In addition, Vanessa leads the CAQ’s efforts to engage with the audit committee community related to audit quality.
Before joining the CAQ, Vanessa served as an audit senior manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers and a mid-size regional firm, leading audit teams of both large and midsize companies in a variety of industries, including technology, manufacturing, and financial services. Vanessa specialized in SEC financial reporting, technical accounting, and internal control matters.
Vanessa is a certified public accountant in Maryland. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies from Williams College and a Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from New York University Stern School of Business.
Krista Parsons
Krista Parsons is an Audit & Assurance managing director with Deloitte & Touche LLP and is a part of Deloitte’s Center for Board Effectiveness, which is committed to supporting executives, boards of directors, and others active in governance. While she works across a broad range of governance-related areas, Krista leads Deloitte’s Audit Committee Program and is focused on advising audit committees on their role and responsibilities, recent trends, and hot topics. With more than 25 years of experience, she frequently speaks to public- and private-company boards and other audiences on a variety of governance topics. She has authored numerous articles and papers, several of which have been cited in reputable journals.
Krista leads Deloitte’s Audit Committee Lab Program, which supports directors during times of transition, and is also the New York board champion for Deloitte’s Board-Ready Program. She spent more than 10 years in the audit business.
Krista is a licensed CPA in the states of New York and New Mexico and a member of the AICPA. She is also on the advisory board of the New York All Stars Project.
Erin Banet
Erin Banet has over 20 years of experience in auditing, risk management and compliance. Erin has a proven track record of transforming audit functions, driving strategic growth for organizations and developing and leading high-performing audit teams. As an accomplished and highly motivated Chief Audit Executive, Erin excels in developing and implementing robust audit frameworks, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Erin’s career highlights include, but are not limited to, leading large audit teams, managing complex risk assessments, and collaborating with senior executives to align audit strategies with business objectives. Erin is passionate about leveraging data analytics and innovative technologies to enhance audit effectiveness and deliver actional insights.
Currently, Erin is the Chief Audit Executive for Humana where she leads a large internal audit team. Erin reports to Humana’s Audit Committee. Erin started her career in public accounting at Deloitte, where she spent 15 years with increasing responsibility. She provided professional services to public and privately held companies in the manufacturing, healthcare, technology, pharmaceutical, and hospitality sectors.
Erin serves as an advisory board member of Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Erin received both her bachelor’s in Accounting from Morehead State University. She is a Certified Public Accountant and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Internal Auditors.