Overview

This forum aims to delve into the critical role of internal auditors as agents of change, in ensuring sustainable organizational practices, and in fostering resilience amidst the speed and evolving landscape. As the Academe serves as a cornerstone in shaping the future audit professionals, this event provides a platform to foster collaborative discussions among academicians, practitioners, and industry experts and to develop strategies towards building a resilient and sustainable profession for future internal auditors.


Who Should Attend:

  • Program administrators, deans, heads, and professors from the Academe Institutions. Priority is given to academic institutions with BSIA and IAs courses for the in-person participants.
  • Students are allowed to attend virtually. With the exception for owner of the research papers, who may attend in-person.

Agenda

  • 8:00 AM - 8:15 AMOpening Ceremony and Welcome Remarks
    8:15 AM - 9:30 AMKeynote and Session-1: Navigating the Changes in the Internal Audit Curricula
    In this session, we will delve into the latest updates from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) regarding the Bachelor of Science Major in Internal Auditing (BSIA) undergraduate program and the Masters in Internal Auditing (MIA) postgraduate course. We'll explore the revisions, enhancements, and emerging trends that shape these programs, ensuring alignment with industry standards and educational best practices. Through presentations, discussions, and interactive sessions, participants will gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of internal auditing education, equipping them with the knowledge to adapt and excel in this dynamic field.

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    9:30 AM - 10:45 AMSession-2: The Internal Auditing Career: A Multidisciplinary Approach (panel)
    This session explores the dynamic field of internal auditing from a multidimensional perspective, delving into the various facets of internal auditing, highlighting its intersection with different disciplines such as finance, accounting, risk management, and information technology. Participants will gain insights into the evolving role of internal auditors, the skills and competencies required for success, and the challenges and opportunities inherent in this profession.

    *subject to change

    Mr. Paul Ryan Balon

    Chief Audit Executive at Makati Development Corporation (MDC)

    Mr. Juan Pascual Cosare

    Chief Audit Executive at Aboitiz Power Corporation

    Ms. Maria Rosell Gomez

    Partner at Isla Lipana & Co (PwC Philippines)

    10:45 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Break
    11:00 AM - 12:15 PMSession-3: Charting Success: How Internal Auditing Paved the Way to Executive Leadership (panel)
    In this session, we will delve into the fascinating journey of former internal auditors hailing from diverse disciplines who have risen to become successful executives and/or members of the C-suite. Through their stories, we will uncover the pivotal role internal auditing played in shaping their career trajectories and propelling them towards executive leadership roles. By exploring their experiences and insights, we aim to inspire the students and the academic community that nurtures the future generation of internal auditors.

    *subject to change

    Mr. Eric Emmanuel Ebro

    Chief Operating Officer at The Laguna Creamery Inc.

    Ms. Richel Mendoza

    Financial Controller at Federal Land, Inc.

    12:15 PM - 1:30 PMLunch and Networking Break
    1:30 PM - 2:45 PMSession-4: Fostering Academic Relations: Strategies to Promote Internal Audit Among Students (panel)
    This session aims to explore innovative ways to cultivate stronger relationships between internal audit professionals and academic institutions, to enhance awareness and create deeper understanding among the key stakeholders of the academic institutions on the value-proposition of the internal audit profession and its potential as a rewarding career path.

    *subject to change

    Dr. Challoner Matero

    Chair, Department of Accountancy, School of Business and Economics at University of San Carlos

    2:45 PM - 3:15 PMResearch-1
    3:15 PM - 3:30 PMCoffee Break
    3:30 PM - 5:00 PMResearch 2 to 4
    5:00 PM - 5:15 PMConclusion and closing remarks

Speakers

  • Mr. Paul Ryan Balon (Chief Audit Executive at Makati Development Corporation (MDC))

    Mr. Paul Ryan Balon

    Chief Audit Executive at Makati Development Corporation (MDC)

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  • Mr. Juan Pascual Cosare (Chief Audit Executive at Aboitiz Power Corporation)

    Mr. Juan Pascual Cosare

    Chief Audit Executive at Aboitiz Power Corporation

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  • Mr. Eric Emmanuel Ebro (Chief Operating Officer at The Laguna Creamery Inc.)

    Mr. Eric Emmanuel Ebro

    Chief Operating Officer at The Laguna Creamery Inc.

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  • Ms. Maria Rosell Gomez (Partner at Isla Lipana & Co (PwC Philippines))

    Ms. Maria Rosell Gomez

    Partner at Isla Lipana & Co (PwC Philippines)

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  • Dr. Challoner Matero (Chair, Department of Accountancy, School of Business and Economics at University of San Carlos)

    Dr. Challoner Matero

    Chair, Department of Accountancy, School of Business and Economics at University of San Carlos

  • Ms. Richel Mendoza (Financial Controller at Federal Land, Inc.)

    Ms. Richel Mendoza

    Financial Controller at Federal Land, Inc.

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In-Person

For program administrators, deans, heads, professors from the Academe Institutions, and owner of research paper.

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Virtual

For Students, program administrators, deans, heads, and professors from the Academe Institutions.

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