Exercising Your Right to Audit Third Parties

Third-party risk is no longer just a procurement issue. As organisations increasingly rely on vendors, outsourced providers and strategic partners, understanding your right to audit third parties has never been more important. In this session, Kumar Srinivasan explores: ✔ Why third-party assurance matters ✔ Exercising contractual audit rights effectively ✔ Managing risk beyond organisational boundaries ✔ Building trust while maintaining oversight ✔ Practical approaches to obtaining assurance The audit universe now extends well beyond organisational walls. 💡 Key Takeaway: "You can outsource activities. You can't outsource accountability." 👍 Enjoyed this session? Subscribe to the IIA Australia YouTube channel for more insights from SOPAC 2026. 🔔 Don't miss SOPAC Conference 2027: 📅 15–17 March 2027 📍 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre 🌏 Connect with internal audit leaders, gain practical insights and help shape the future of the profession. 👉 Register your interest: https://sopac.iia.org.au/advance-inte... #SOPAC2026 #SOPAC2027 #ThirdPartyRisk #InternalAudit #Governance #RiskManagement