Every year, Gartner provides audit leaders with a forward-looking view on the risks that will impact organizations, board and management discussions, as well as audit plans for the upcoming year. 

Our hot spots research helps audit executives: 

  • Benchmark audit plan coverage — compare, validate and further examine audit plan coverage 
  • Educate the audit committee — highlight shifts in risk drivers to inform audit committee interactions
  • Prepare for risk assessment interviews — use key questions to prepare for risk assessment conversations with management
  • Prepare audit staff for projects — access key risk indicators and reference materials to support engagement scoping and planning in each risk area

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