Industry expert to provide critical insight on the role of internal audit in ESG Assurance

Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, today announces that Jim Pelletier, CIA, CGAP, Senior Product Manager for its TeamMate Global Audit Solutions business, will present during two expert sessions at the upcoming 2024 IIA Great Audit Minds (GAM) Conference on March 13^th.

Pelletier will lead a panel discussion focused on “ESG and The Role of Internal Audit”, discussing the increasing relevance sustainability plays within organizations, and more particularly, the audit teams who support them. Other discussion topics include what lies ahead for ESG assurance and updates on the latest ESG regulations and standards.

Frans Klaassen, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Wolters Kluwer TeamMate, said: “As organizations continue to focus on sustainability, it becomes more critical that internal auditors have the right knowledge, skills, and tools to identify and mitigate related complex risks. Wolters Kluwer TeamMate appreciates this opportunity to share insights related to internal auditors’ vital role in understanding, navigating and mitigating the impact ESG risks can have on their businesses.”

Pelletier will also co-lead a second presentation, “Internal Audit Foundation Roundtable: Share your AI Use Cases”. In this interactive session, Pelletier, along with Laura LeBlanc, Senior Director at the Internal Audit Foundation, and Nicole Narkiewicz, Senior Manager, Research and Insights for The Institute of Internal Auditors, will engage attendees in a focused discussion to explore the utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within internal audit.

Delegates attending the Las Vegas IIA GAM Conference event are encouraged to visit Wolters Kluwer’s booth to learn more about the award-winning portfolio of TeamMate global audit solutions.

Wolters Kluwer TeamMate is a global leader in audit management software with a presence in more than 135 countries. TeamMate is part of Wolters Kluwer’s Corporate Performance & ESG (CP & ESG) division, headed by CEO Karen Abramson. The division is the world’s leading provider of integrated software solutions for EHS, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC). Through innovative technology and unique expertise, Wolters Kluwer CP & ESG enables business leaders to make informed, strategic decisions driving transformation, performance and risk management for a sustainable and resilient world.

About Wolters Kluwer

Wolters Kluwer (EURONEXT: WKL) is a global leader in information, software solutions and services for professionals in healthcare; tax and accounting; financial and corporate compliance; legal and regulatory; corporate performance and ESG. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with technology and services.

Wolters Kluwer reported 2023 annual revenues of €5.6 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,400 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.

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