An Afternoon with Ann Brook, Head of Technical Content and Research, IIA

Ann Brook is the Head of Technical Content and Research at the IIA and has been working in the internal audit and related professions for over 25 years. She aims to bring her experience to drive practical support for the internal audit profession.

About the Event:

Hosted in Leeds city centre, Ann will be sharing an engaging overview of the key challenges and themes that have shaped the profession throughout 2025, including themes from the 2025 IIA Conference. She will also explore what lies ahead for the internal audit profession. This session offers a unique opportunity to ask questions and contribute directly to the evolving conversation, as Ann’s insights help shape thinking in a continually changing internal audit landscape.

This event is brought to you by the IIA North East committee, sponsored by HW Finance (specialist Internal Audit recruitment firm) and hosted by RSM (a leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to the middle market).

Content:

• Reflection of 2025 which is to include themes from the recent IIA conference
• What’s around the corner for 2026
• Q&A Session

Event timelines:

• Arrival from 3.30pm
• Ann presentation 4pm-5pm
• Networking drinks 5pm-6.45pm