AuditCon 2025

Transforming audit practices into academic impact

AuditCon 2025 is the premier conference designed for higher education auditors. Engage in insightful sessions, collaborate with peers, and explore innovative solutions to elevate your audit practice. This event offers a dynamic environment that blends learning, application, and networking opportunities tailored to the needs of the higher education audit community.

Attendees can:

• Gain valuable insights as experienced speakers present key principles and industry-specific topics
• Discover practical strategies and step-by-step guidance to put concepts into action effectively
• Engage with peers through interactive exercises and group activities to solve real-world challenges together

CLA industry professionals will be presenting informative sessions on a variety of topics:

Wednesday, September 17 | 1:30 – 2:20 p.m.
Board Governance
CLA speakers: Folashade Abiola-Banjac, Leah Wyatt

Board governance involves the processes, policies, and practices that guide the board of directors in overseeing an organization. Effective governance helps the board fulfill its responsibilities in areas such as strategic planning, risk management, and compliance. In higher education, board governance is crucial for maintaining institutional integrity, financial stability, and academic excellence.

Wednesday, September 17 | 2:30 – 3:20 p.m.
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
CLA speakers: Folashade Abiola-Banjac, Leah Wyatt

Fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) refer to the misuse of resources, intentional deception, and improper practices that can lead to significant financial losses and ethical breaches. In higher education, addressing FWA is essential to protect institutional assets, maintain compliance with regulations, and build public trust.

Wednesday, September 17 | 3:30 – 4:20 p.m.
Forensic Case Studies in Higher Education
CLA speakers: Folashade Abiola-Banjac, Leah Wyatt

Forensics in higher education involves the application of forensic techniques to investigate and resolve issues within academic institutions. These case studies can include financial audits, academic misconduct investigations, and compliance reviews. We’ll dive in to bring our perspective to analyzing and solving complex problems in higher education.

Thursday, September 18 | 8 – 8:50 a.m.
Key Considerations for Adopting the Global Internal Audit Standards
CLA speaker: Brent Warner

Adopting Global Internal Audit Standards is important for effective governance, risk management, and compliance within higher education institutions. This presentation will delve into key considerations ACUA members should address when integrating these standards into their audit practices.