Audit Innovation Innovate and Lead: embrace next-generation internal audit. Our environments are changing rapidly – at an unprecedented pace and scale. The time to act is NOW. Challenge how you think and operate. Transform your strategy and talent management processes, evolve your methodology and delivery, allow data and technology to guide and enable everything you do. Challenge status quo with a purpose. Innovation can be either incremental or monumental. Whitepaper July 8, 2025 4 min read The next phase: AI and human collaboration powering internal audit transformation AI is reshaping internal audit function. Protiviti's whitepaper 2025 offers insights on agile auditing, AI-human collaboration, and risk management. Read now. Read more Our Audit innovation services Embrace the benefits of technology and transformation. Pro Briefcase Strategy & Design Thinking Support the development of Internal Audit Vision & Strategy and help define and develop innovation priorities and plan, supported by Design Thinking methods and technologies. Pro Building office Technology Enablement Develop and execute a technology enablement plan, focused on embedding data and technology-driven approaches through the internal audit lifecycle. Build your own or take advantage of Protiviti’s toolkit and suite of technology accelerators. Pro Document Stack Methodology Transformation Re-examine the way the Internal Audit function delivers; covering everything from risk assessment and planning, to reporting, issue follow-up, and continuous auditing. Adopt and adapt methods and approaches such as Agile, Dynamic Risk Assessment, and High Impact Reporting. Pro Document Consent Audit Analytics Develop and execute an analytics strategy to deliver proactive, efficient, and effective assurance resulting in deeper, data driven insights. Take advantage of Protiviti’s analytics accelerators and analytics-as-a-service offerings. Pro Document Files Aligned Assurance Drive synergy from the efforts of various risk, compliance and assurance functions through alignment, coordination, open communication, and information sharing. Our approach Protiviti helps transform internal audit function across all industries. We help organisations align the practice of internal auditing with expectations of key stakeholders, including senior management and the board of directors. We provide transformation for organisations worldwide by:Evaluating current state practices against professional standards, regulatory expectations, and leading practice.Establishing a view of current state, capability maturity, and existing leading practices, working with internal audit leaders and key stakeholders to establish a roadmap.Defining transformation strategy. We understand the strategies and needs of the broader organisation and support internal audit leaders in translating those into an internal audit transformation strategy & plan.Supporting all aspects of the transformation journey. From establishing a vision and strategic plan, helping to build sourcing and talent strategies, updates to risk assessment, delivery, and reporting practices, improved coordination, and collaboration with other assurance functions, to driving increased use of data and technology. Key partners Leadership David McIntosh David is a managing director focused on audit, risk management and implementing robust control frameworks at Protiviti Australia. He leads a portfolio of co-sourced and outsourced internal audit programmes, working with listed companies in the technology, manufacturing ... Learn More Shane Silva Shane is an accomplished managing director based in Sydney, leading the data governance and technology assurance practices for Protiviti Australia. With a career spanning more than 16 years in the professional services industry, Shane is recognised for his exceptional ... Learn More Justin Yau Justin is a director with over 14 years’ experience assisting clients to improve performance, operational efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and control. He provides technology consulting and internal audit services to leading companies in a variety of industries.  ... Learn More Featured insights BLOGS Navigating Australia's Cybersecurity Obligations: SOCI, PSPF and the Essential Eight – A Strategic Guide for Government and Critical Infrastructure Organisations 18 min read As Australia confronts an evolving and intensifying cyber threat landscape, public and private sector entities are under increasing pressure to fortify their cyber resilience. Central to this effort are three frameworks that define the country's... 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SURVEY From AI to Cyber - Deconstructing a Complex Technology Risk Landscape 4 min read Protiviti’s global internal audit survey 2024 highlights the challenges and technology risk trends faced by internal auditors worldwide. Download the report. WHITEPAPER EMPOWERING THE PROGRESS OF SOX INNOVATION WITH ANALYTICS AND AUTOMATION 3 min read Key takeaways and findings from a SOX Compliance Poll of Audit and Finance Executives and Professionals... Previous Article Pagination Next Article
