Internal Audit of the Future

Examining the trends driving the future of the internal audit profession

The internal audit function has evolved rapidly over the last few years as it has contended with growing cyber risks, supply chain disruption and a global pandemic. As much progress as the internal audit profession has made, there’s still so much opportunity on the horizon.

The Internal Audit of the Future Report asks BDO’s Internal Audit leaders from more than dozen countries around the world what to expect in the internal audit function and profession over the next five years. The report covers:

  • The impact of of technology - specifically predictive data analytics, virtual and augmented reality, and AI
  • The role of internal audit in ESG initiatives
  • The characteristics and skillsets of tomorrow’s IA workforce


Download the report now to learn how you can prepare for tomorrow’s internal audit landscape.