ACUA AuditCon 2026

Better board conversations. Stronger project oversight.

Join us at AuditCon 2026, the Association of College and University Auditors’ flagship conference in New Orleans.

Designed for higher education audit professionals, AuditCon brings together peers, practitioners, and thought leaders for a mix of practical sessions, interactive discussions, and real-world application.

Attendees can expect focused conversations on emerging risks, governance, compliance, and operational challenges — along with clear takeaways they can bring back to their institutions, from strengthening audit programs to improving collaboration across campus functions.

Don’t miss these CLA sessions:

From Oversight to Insight: Preparing Your Board for Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

Tuesday, September 29  |  10 – 10:50 a.m.

Presented by: Folashade Abiola-Banjac

• Clarify what boards need to know and how to present it
• Turn risk data into actionable insight
• Reinforce fiduciary responsibilities in context
• Improve transparency and trust between board and management
• Apply lessons across research, athletics, and decentralized operations
• Enable stronger board engagement and better questions

Campus Construction Audits - Overview and Experiences 

Wednesday, September 30  |  10:15 – 11:05 a.m.

Presented by: Thomas L. Dearnley

• Building and running an effective construction audit program
• Identifying contract risks early
• Common issues that affect cost and delivery
• Roles of facilities, finance, internal audit, and CPA
• Practical ways to strengthen oversight across the construction lifecycle