IIA NZ & CAANZ Join Webinar Series - Webinar #3

Webinar Series: The Three Ts of Modern Auditing - Embracing Technology, Cultivating Talent and Building Trust

• Workshop 3:
• Theme: Building Trust in a Rapidly Changing Geopolitical and Local Environment
• Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026
• Time: 11:00am-12:00pm NZST
• Format: Online only (IIA NZ Teams link)
• Audience: Members of IIA NZ and CA ANZ
• Cost: Complimentary

Please note this session was moved from 10 September to 18 November 2026.

Speakers:

• Facilitator: John Stewart - Director, GR&C Consulting
• IIA NZ Speaker: Will Dougherty - Internal Audit Director, PwC and IIA NZ Board Chair
• CA ANZ Speaker: Natalie Lonyai, Senior Policy Advocate - Reporting & Assurance

Summary:

In an era where organisations are confronted with shifting geopolitical dynamics, local pressures, and rapid technological change, trust is no longer optional, it is the cornerstone of resilience and credibility. This joint CA ANZ / IIA NZ webinar will examine how assurance professionals can protect and strengthen trust amidst heightened complexity and global uncertainty.

Objectives:

• Identify key ethical challenges facing internal and external auditors and explore approaches for navigating these challenges while upholding public trust.
• Examine how to balance professional independence with the increasing expectations of stakeholders in a rapidly changing audit and assurance landscape.
• Understand the role of culture, leadership, and governance in sustaining quality, reinforcing credibility, and building long-term trust within organisations.

Housekeeping Notes for Attendees

• Please keep your camera on where possible - it creates a more engaging environment.
• Keep your microphone muted unless invited to speak, to reduce background noise.
• Use the Teams chat function to submit questions, after the initial presentation. You may also indicate "I'd like to ask a question" and the facilitator will call on you, or use the Teams chat function.
• This session will not be recorded for privacy reasons - please take your own notes.
• Due to time constraints and the high number of attendees, we may not be able to address all questions.
• There is no PowerPoint presentation for this workshop. This is a facilitated discussion building workshop. The presenters will provide a short summary, and then the floor will open for audience engagement. We strongly encourage you to ask your questions at that point.
• Speaker materials, where available, will be provided to attendees following the session.