Advisory & Project Management
Internal Audit - Risk-Compliance-Financial Regulation
We support companies, banks, and financial institutions with expert advisory services, and specialized support for internal audit, risk, compliance, and regulatory projects. Our focus includes Internal Audit, Risk Management, Banking Regulation, Fraud Risk, Governance, and Compliance.
We combine extensive industry experience with current regulatory expectations to deliver practical, immediately applicable solutions for auditors, risk and compliance professionals, and management teams.
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Our Focus Points
Internal Controls
In-depth practical knowledge of establishing sound internal control systems.
Internal Audit
More than 20 years experience in conducting internal audit engagements.
Risk Management
Extensive experience in reviewing and restructuring risk management practices.
Corporate Governance
Expert knowledge of best practice in corporate governance.
Where We Help You...
Internal Audit
Support internal audit functions in implementing the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and preparing for external quality assessments. We help organizations establish effective internal audit strategies, develop meaningful KPIs, strengthen quality assurance programs, and transition toward agile, risk-focused audit functions.
Risk & Compliance
Enhance governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks through practical advisory, risk assessments, control reviews, risk and control self-assessment (RCSA) implementation, fraud risk management, and regulatory compliance support. We help organizations build sustainable and effective control environments aligned with business objectives.
Financial Regulation & Banking
Provide specialized advisory and training on banking regulation, such as Basel IV framework, operational risk, governance and crypto assets, and regulatory expectations. We support financial institutions in strengthening risk frameworks around Basel IV and other EU regulation, such as the AI Act, MiCAR or other regulation.
Training Offerings
Interactive Workshops - Inhouse Training - Bootcamps
We offer interactive workshops and in-house training sessions delivered in-person or online for your organization. Our teaching methods include break-out discussion groups, exercises, polling tools such as Mentimeter and role-play.
We work with SMEs as well as large corporations and multinational organizations as trusted business partners and have been enjoying stable and long-lasting business relationships.
Upon successful completion of our course, participants receive a CPE certificate or certificate of attendance.
Take a Look at Our Training Topics
- Root Cause Analysis in Internal Audit
- Auditing Culture – New Topical Requirements “Organizational Behavior”
- Risk-Based Audit Planning
- Fraud Detection in Accounting, Procurement, Treasury and HR
- Audit Report Writing (includes Use of Artificial Intelligence)
- Effective Follow-up of Audit Recommendations
- Internal Audit and Compliance – separate or together?
- Engagement Planning and Work Programme Development
- Shadow Processes and Control Workarounds – when auditees avoid controls
- Agile Auditing and Scrum Approach
- Crafting a 3-5 Year Audit Strategy – NEW requirement
Critical Thinking: Strategies to Overcome Audit Bias -NEW
- Effective Leadership – Empowering Audit Teams for Excellence
- Key Elements of a Resilient Audit Function
- Quality Management in Internal Audit: Tools and Measures for Building Excellence
- Audit Roles in ESG
- Managing and Preventing Conflicts in Audit – Communication, Meidation and Diplomacy
- Audit Talks That Make an Impact – Communicating at Eye Level with Management & the Audit Committee
- Effective Controls in Treasury Operations
- Governance Principles for Banks
- Introduction to Basel IV
- Auditing Basel IV framework
- Risk Management Failures in Banks
- Principles for Sound Operational Risk Framework under Basel Framework
Course Brochure
Course Offerings
New Courses
Root Cause Analysis
Organizational Behavior
Auditing Artificial Intelligence
Compliance with EU AI Act
Basel IV Implementation
MiCAR EU Act
Recent & Upcoming
Presentations and Webinars
| Date | Location | Seminar Title |
|---|---|---|
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October 2026 |
IIA Germany |
Risk Based Audit Planning – 1 Day Workshop |
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September 2026 |
IIA Germany |
Crafting a 3-5 Year Internal Audit Strategy |
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July 2026 |
BIIGT Dubai |
Transitioning to Basel IV – challenges and regulatory requirements |
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June 2026 |
IIA Germany |
Auditing Financial Products – 3 Day Workshop |
Our Expertise
Trainer
Isabella Arndorfer, CIA, CCSA, CFSA
📧 Email info@ia-advisory.com
I am expert in auditing, fraud, governance, and internal controls, and experienced trainer delivering virtual or in-person workshops dedicated to helping organizations achieve robust risk management and compliance standards.
With years of experience across industries, I specialize in enhancing your internal processes to meet the highest governance and audit standards.
I offer tailored consulting services, trainings and presentations on a wide range of topics, including:
- Internal Audit and Governance
- Fraud Prevention and Detection
- Risk Management Frameworks
- Compliance
My sessions are available as live webinars, in-person workshops, or on-demand courses, customized to meet your organization’s needs.
Our Customers
Start-up company
Are you a growing start-up company looking to implement sound internal procedures and controls to prepare the ground for future growth?
Do you need to establish your first finance, procurement or HR policy?
mid-sized company
Are you a mid-sized company in the process of reviewing internal processes and controls to align them with best practice?
Are you planning to implement a sound internal audit or other control function in your organisation?
Publicly listed company
Are you a large, established organisation reviewing your internal control systems or other functions to align them with best practice promoted by the Three Lines Of Defense model?
Public sector organisation
Are you a public sector organisation with mature processes?
Do you need an independent professional judgment about your current internal controls and risk management functions?
“We don’t want to be followers. We want to be leaders that create new waves.”
About Our Company
We have a wealth of experience to assist you in tackling your challenges. You need to adapt to changes, we will adapt to your needs and the specificities of your organisation.
We believe that each organisation needs different solutions to be able to ride the waves of success.
Waves come in different sizes and shapes
You need to be prepared to tackle each differently.