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Earning the Empty Chair: How Internal Audit Builds Influence Before Decisions Are Made - Session 3 of Leadership in Internal Audit Series with KnowledgeLeader

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Internal audit's relevance increasingly depends on whether it can provide meaningful insight while decisions are still being shaped. This discussion explores how CAEs earn trust, increase influence, and become decision-adjacent while preserving independence.

This Executive event is an exclusive benefit only available to Audit Leaders Network Members. Audit Leaders Network provides access to essential relationships, professional development, and tailored resources for today’s leaders.

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DATE: Nov 10, 2026

TIME: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET

One (1) NASBA CPE will only be awarded to participants on the live broadcast who are logged in for a minimum of 50 minutes and engage on at least three poll questions per each hour of the event.

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By the end of this event, attendees will be able to:

  • Evaluate opportunities for internal audit to contribute insight earlier in business discussions and transformation initiatives
  • Exchange perspectives on building executive confidence through relevance, responsiveness, and business-focused insights
  • Identify actionable approaches for positioning internal audit as a trusted voice in decisions that shape organizational outcomes

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