Why Your Audit Planning Doesn’t Pan Out…and How AI Can Help
Robert Berry
Course Overview
You mapped out the audit.
You gathered input.
You scoped the risks.
But somewhere between kickoff and fieldwork, things went sideways.
If your audit planning looks solid on paper but doesn’t hold up in reality, you’re not alone.
Many auditors start with good intentions and smart tools, yet end up chasing the wrong risks, missing stakeholder expectations, or running out of time for the work that really matters.
This session is for anyone who’s ever looked back at their audit plan and thought:
- “We missed something important.”
- “That control wasn’t really key.”
- “Why didn’t we see this coming?”
We’ll unpack the hidden gaps that sabotage even the most well-structured plans. You’ll also explore smarter ways to approach planning so your team can stop reacting and start anticipating.
Whether you’re leading an audit or executing one, this session will help you get ahead of the surprises and finally make planning a strength, not a stressor.
What You'll Learn?
- Recognize common reasons why audit planning often fails to deliver expected results.
- Evaluate gaps in traditional planning techniques, including risk assessment and scoping.
- Apply strategies to improve planning accuracy, prioritization, and alignment with objectives.
- Reflect on how auditor assumptions and time constraints impact planning quality.
- Understand how emerging technologies—including AI—can support better audit planning decisions and reduce rework.
- New auditors
- Experienced auditors
- Chief auditors
- Frustrated auditors
- None