Agents of Change: Internal Auditors in an Era of Disruption

Organizations today are operating in an era defined by rapid disruption—driven by digital transformation, regulatory change, emerging risks, evolving business models, and heightened stakeholder expectations. In this environment, internal audit functions are no longer viewed solely as assurance providers; they are increasingly expected to act as agents of change who help organizations anticipate risks, strengthen resilience, and navigate uncertainty.

Responding to these evolving expectations, BOOST has developed the Agents of Change: Internal Auditors in an Era of Disruption course for internal audit professionals who already possess foundational audit knowledge and are ready to expand their role beyond traditional compliance-focused activities. This intermediate-level program focuses on how internal auditors can adapt their mindset, skills, and approaches to remain relevant and impactful in a fast-changing business landscape.

The course explores how disruption affects governance, risk management, and internal control systems, and how internal auditors can respond by enhancing agility, insight, and strategic influence. Participants examine emerging risks, new assurance expectations, and the evolving relationship between internal audit, management, and the board.

Through structured discussions, applied examples, and forward-looking scenarios, participants strengthen their ability to act as trusted advisors, support organizational change initiatives, and add value while maintaining independence and objectivity.

• Understand how disruption is reshaping the internal audit profession
• Recognize emerging risks and their impact on audit priorities
• Adapt audit approaches to dynamic and uncertain environments
• Strengthen the role of internal audit as a change enabler
• Enhance collaboration with management and governance bodies
• Apply agile and risk-focused thinking in audit planning
• Communicate audit insights effectively in times of change
• Contribute to organizational resilience and continuous improvement