DATE:  Tuesday, December 1, 2026

TIME:  9:00 am – 11:00 am

LOCATION:  Virtual (via Zoom)

EVENT: Ethics in an Age of AI

CPE CREDITS: 2 hours - Meets the IIA’s annual ethics training requirements

Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than the guardrails designed to manage it. For internal audit professionals, the issue is no longer whether AI will shape their work, but how to ensure its use aligns with professional standards and public trust.

This high-level session examines the ethical responsibilities and leadership expectations facing internal audit professionals in an AI-driven environment.

Participants will explore how the expanding use of AI tools affects professional conduct obligations and will review real-world cautionary examples. The session will also consider the potential implications of artificial general intelligence and strengthen professional judgment for responsible, ethical decision-making.

SPEAKER:

LAURA FRIEDRICH, MSc, FCPA

With over 25 years of experience leading projects worldwide, Laura helps professional bodies and emerging organizations build institutional capacity through strategic, governance, and ethics guidance. Laura is a sought-after workshop facilitator on the future of professions — covering the impacts of disruptive technology, capacity development, and decision-making in a changing landscape. Laura previously served as Technical Advisor to the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants and currently chairs CPABC's Bylaws Committee.

REGISTRATION FEES:

IIA Members: $40 / Non-Members: $50