Learning Objectives:

  • Identify trends in AI in internal audit and discuss the journey from manual controls to automated controls to generative AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
  • Learn about recent events at the federal level which may have a significant impact on how AI can be utilized within their organizations, other government entities, partners, and vendors.
  • Listen to and view examples of AI/RPA applications currently utilized by governmental entities and the role of internal audit.
  • Learn an approach to conduct an initial AI assessment and understand the risks and controls around the use of AI.
  • Discuss use cases where AI is being leveraged by organizations.

Artificial intelligence is technology that is evolving quickly. But what do we know about AI, how it came to be, and where it is headed? At a minimum, internal auditors are being tasked with understanding the fundamentals of AI and its associated risks to their organizations. The potential benefits of AI are immense, but what is internal audit’s role related to AI? Join Mark Maraccini, Public Sector Internal Audit Lead Partner with Crowe, and Mike Del Giudice, Principal and Digital Security Practice Leader with Crowe, as they discuss how internal audit can perform an initial assessment over the use of AI and understand the controls and safeguards in place, or more concerning not in place, to protect the governmental entity.

In order to be awarded the full credit hours, you must attend the entire session and answer at least 3 of the polling questions. Once the requirements are met, your CPE certificate will be available to download in the webinar. Participants will earn 1.0 CPE credits.

Speakers:

Mark Maraccini, CPA
Mark Maraccini, CPA
Public Sector Internal Audit Lead Partner

Mark Maraccini is a Lead Partner at Crowe for providing risk and internal audit services to the public sector. He has 23 years of experience working with public sector clients (Federal, State, and Local governments, special districts including transit agencies and institutions of higher education) on internal and external audits, Federal and State compliance services, risk management services, and quality assessment reviews. Mark’s experience has provided him with a deep specialization in the International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF) issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). In addition, Mark has recently focused on risk management during a pandemic, including the role of internal audit throughout the life of a pandemic and on the road to recovery.

Mike Del Giudice
Mike Del Giudice
Principal and Digital Security Practice Leader

Mike Del Giudice is a Principal in the Consulting Practice with more than 20 years of experience in the areas of information security and data privacy. He is a security and privacy thought leader, leading Crowe’s IT Risk Management and Security Assessment solutions, while providing security services to a broad range of Fortune 500 organizations across industries. Currently, he is the national practice leader for Crowe’s cybersecurity team within the Public Sector industry.

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Additional Information:
Field of Study: Auditing
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
 
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