Virtual Breakfast & Learn
Data Analytics Workshop
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Time: 9:00am to 11:00am CT
Location: Virtual
CPE Credit: 2.0 Hour
*Please note, CPE certificates will only be issued to registered attendees.
Cost:
FREE - IIA Member
$10 - Non-Member
SESSION OVERVIEW
Internal Audit functions are entering a new era where advanced analytics, continuous auditing, and artificial intelligence are no longer optional—they are essential for staying relevant. In this session, we will explore how leading organizations are leveraging connected platforms to deliver real-time assurance, enabling proactive risk management and deeper insights than ever before.
We will guide you through the transition to AI-driven audit processes, discuss the growing need for responsible analytics, and share practical strategies for navigating evolving privacy, ethics, and regulatory requirements.
Finally, we will examine the critical skills auditors will need to foster a culture of technology enablement and innovation within Internal Audit.
FACILITATORS
Cameron Ollenberger CPA, CGA, CFE, CIA, CISA
Cameron is a Partner in MNP’s Enterprise Risk Services practice in Calgary, Alberta, with 25 years of experience helping organizations strengthen governance, manage risk, and achieve strategic objectives.
Cameron is a strong advocate for innovation in audit and has championed the use of data analytics for nearly two decades to enhance audit value, uncover anomalies, and identify improvement opportunities. He leads MNP’s Enterprise Risk Services Analytics Centre of Excellence, specializing in risk-based analytics for internal audit, internal controls, and other risk-focused engagements.
His extensive experience in internal audit spans a broad range of risk areas, including finance, supply chain, capital projects, contract compliance, fraud, and operations. Cameron also regularly delivers technology-focused engagements in IT and data governance, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and, more recently AI.
Cameron’s industry experience includes energy and utilities, manufacturing, workforce housing, not-for-profit, retail, healthcare, government, and gaming regulation. Before joining MNP, he held audit roles with ATCO, TransAlta, and the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.
Dedicated to advancing the internal audit profession, Cameron serves on the Board of Directors for the Calgary Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors and is an approved facilitator for the IIA, regularly delivering official IIA courses.
Dhriti Keshwani
Dhriti is a Consultant in MNP’s Enterprise Risk Services – Internal Audit and Data Analytics group, based in Calgary. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Analytics from the University of Calgary and brings a strong foundation in data-driven decision-making and risk management to her role.
Dhriti’s experience spans a wide range of analytics and audit services, including vendor audits for large-scale construction and energy projects, segregation of duties modelling across multiple systems, fraud risk analytics, vendor payment analysis, and joint venture performance metrics. She has led initiatives involving advanced technologies such as machine learning and OCR to digitize and analyze large volumes of vendor documentation, enabling efficient validation of labor hours, equipment usage, and subcontractor payments. Her work has consistently delivered actionable insights that improve internal controls and reduce financial risk.
While much of Dhriti’s time is focused on auditing within the oil and gas and infrastructure industries, she has also contributed to projects in the public and non-profit sectors, including engagements with universities, climate readiness ministries, and charitable organizations. Her expertise extends to data governance, internal controls, and transactional audit testing, ensuring robust frameworks for risk management and compliance. Dhriti’s ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across Canada and deliver tailored solutions demonstrates her versatility and commitment to driving value for clients in both corporate and public sector contexts.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the IIA Winnipeg chapter at chapter33@iiachaptercommunications.org
NOTE:
Please refer to the IIA Winnipeg Chapter Website for more upcoming educational events (https://www.theiia.org/en/chapters/canada/manitoba/winnipeg/ )