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India’s Case for Hosting the IIA developed and emerging economies, creating
International Conference: Cricket’s value that extends well beyond the event itself.
World Cup Moment This knowledge exchange would mirror how
cricket’s global tournaments foster techniques and
approaches that enrich the sport worldwide.
Cricket World Cups represent the pinnacle of
the sport, bringing together global talent and
spotlighting the host nation. India’s successful Conclusion
hosting of cricket’s premier events demonstrates
its capability to organise world-class professional The parallels between cricket and internal audit
gatherings, making it an ideal candidate for a extend beyond surface similarities into the
forthcoming IIA International Conference. fundamental qualities that drive excellence in both
fields: strategic thinking, technical skill, adaptability,
The country’s combination of infrastructure, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to
organisational experience, and passionate improvement. As India has transformed itself
professional community would create a landmark from cricket underdog to dominant force through
event for the global audit profession. Like cricket’s investment, passion, and systematic development,
showcase tournaments, an IIA conference in it now has the opportunity to follow a similar
India would highlight the profession’s global trajectory in internal audit.
nature while acknowledging the host’s growing
significance. With its unmatched combination of talent quality
and quantity, technological capability, democratic
Beyond logistical capacity, India offers conference understanding of checks and balances, and diverse
attendees exposure to one of the world’s perspectives, India stands ready to reshape global
most complex and rapidly evolving business internal audit.
environments. This learning opportunity
parallels how cricket tours to India have become Just as cricket found its most passionate home
essential experiences for developing players’ skills and perhaps its future in India, internal audit may
in challenging conditions. discover that its next evolution will be significantly
shaped by Indian influence, innovation, and

An India-hosted conference would accelerate leadership.
the cross-pollination of audit practices between

PDM on 8th February Joint with
IIA Hyderabad Chapter and ACFE, Hyderabad

The IIA Hyderabad Chapter, in collaboration with ACFE Hyderabad, hosted a joint PDM on 8th February
2025 featuring expert sessions on Leadership for Internal Auditors by Mr. Rana Bhaumik, GRC challenges
by Mr. Sanjeeb Dey, and decoding the DPDP Act by Mr. Sameer Avasarala. The event provided valuable
insights into emerging trends in audit, compliance, and data protection

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