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Enhancing Governance through internal audit
Internal Audit OverviewConference on Public Internal Control in the EU
May 15, 2014
Thijs SmitPresident
Enhancing Governance through internal audit
Introduction• Thijs Smit• ECIIA
Internal Audit• Definition• 3 lines of defence• 2020
Quality Assurance
Audit Committee
Agenda
Enhancing Governance through internal audit
Thijs Smit
PTT KPN 1978 – 1997
Corus 1997 – 2000
Ahold 2000 – 2005
SNS REAAL 2006 – 2010
SHV 2011
Enhancing Governance through internal audit
European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditing
The ECIIA represents the beacon of the Internal Auditprofession in the wider geographic area of Europe and theMediterranean basin
37 countries40.000 members
Primary objective of furthering the development ofcorporate governance and internal audit throughknowledge sharing, key relationships and theregulatory environment oversight
Enhancing Governance through internal audit
Definition Internal Audit
Internal auditing is an objective assurance activity that benefits an organization by providing independent evaluations, advice,and insight on governance, risk management and internal control.
Enhancing Governance through internal audit
1st line of defence 2nd line of defence 3rd line of defence
Internal Audit
Actuarial Function
Risk Management
External audit
Regulator
ManagementControls
Internal Control
Measures
Compliance
Governing Body / Audit Committee
Senior Management
The three lines of defence model
Enhancing Governance through internal audit
• Less emphasis on controls and more on risk managementand governance
• New risks to consider: reputational damage,…• Audit plan reviewed more regularly• Technology: Mega Data and GRC• More focus on key risks, key recommendations• More operational skills and emphasis on soft skills
(communication, project management,…)
*IA Magazine : interviews of thought leaders , 2013 Pulse Survey, New risks for internal auditIn the public sector
Internal audit in 2020*
Enhancing Governance through internal audit
Quality Assurance
• Audit the Auditor
• Crucial to bring profession to the next level
• Mandatory in certain situations
Enhancing Governance through internal audit
• Oversee Internal Audit• Ensure independence• Assess quality• Direct reporting line
• Assess quality external Auditor
• Review risks
• Oversee financial reporting
• Coordinate assurance functions
• Review internal control framework
Audit Committee Roles
Enhancing Governance through internal audit
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