AI Education for Internal Auditors

The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit TechSponsored by KPMG and Workiva In this companion episode to the Transforming Audit Through AI Global Best Practices, Charles King talks with Kelsey Murphy about what it takes to drive meaningful AI adoption in internal audit. They discuss the role of education, trust, leadership buy-in, and everyday experimentation. From training tips to real-world wins, this episode is a guide for teams looking to integrate AI into audit workflows with strategy, not just buzzwords.

HOST: Charles King, CIA, CPA, CFE, CIPPPartner, AI in Internal Controls Leader, KPMG 

GUESTS:Kelsey MurphySenior Solution Engineer, Workiva

KEY POINTS:

• Introduction [00:00–00:00:36]
• Focusing AI Education on the “Why” [00:02:00–00:03:52]
• Defining Goals Before Use Cases [00:04:02–00:05:24]
• Ongoing AI Training Beyond Workshops [00:05:48–00:08:07]
• Tone at the Top and Champions Networks [00:08:07–00:09:57]
• Learning Through Personal and Professional Use [00:10:10–00:12:15]
• Overcoming Trust Challenges and Building Skill [00:13:25–00:15:39]
• AI as an Editor vs. Creator [00:15:42–00:17:36]
• Creating a Culture of Innovation [00:19:21–00:20:59]
• Real-World Risk Assessment Time Savings [00:21:06–00:22:58]
• Measuring AI’s Impact: Quantitative and Qualitative [00:23:06–00:24:38]
• Quality as a Race to the Top [00:24:53–00:27:00]
• The Future of Audit Work with Integrated AI [00:27:50–00:29:56]
• Encouraging Adoption and Establishing Norms [00:32:16–00:34:54]

IIA RELATED CONTENT:  Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:

• 2025 Governance, Risk & Controls Conference
• Global Best Practices: Transforming Audit Through AI
• Getting Started With: Generative AI
• Knowledge Centers: Artificial Intelligence
• Course: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Internal Audit
• Tools: Artificial Intelligence 101 for Internal Auditors
• Online Exclusive: Auditing Artificial Intelligence
• Webinar: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence
• Internal Auditor Magazine: A Guide to GenAI

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