Event Details
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Upskilling the audit team and transforming IA with DA at the core
What will be covered in this session
Cate will delve into the pivotal role that data analytics plays in modernizing internal audit functions. Recognizing that businesses are increasingly relying on data-driven decision-making, Cate emphasizes the necessity for audit teams to elevate their capabilities by integrating advanced data analytics into their processes. She will share strategies she has found effective in upskilling audit professionals, empowering them to utilize these powerful tools, and transforming the traditional audit approach into a more dynamic, real-time, and insightful process. Cate’s aim is to foster a data-centric audit culture that drives efficiency, sharpens risk detection, and enhances the organization’s ability to mitigate risks.
About Speaker
Cate Soane, Project Lead Audit Data Analytics, has been with the United Airlines Internal Audit team for the past 5.5 years. Before joining United, Cate played Division I basketball at Loyola and UIC where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology (pre-med) before receiving her certification in Data Science at Northwestern University. With her programming background, Cate collaborates closely with the Internal Audit team to supercharge the department’s ability to proactively address risks and elevate overall functionality. She is an expert in leveraging data to drive efficiency, expand audit coverage, and conduct in-depth analyses that translate into strategic actionable insights.