Becoming a CAE: Lessons in Leadership, Talent, and Trust

The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit 

In this episode, Erin Banet discusses her transition from Big Four auditor to internal audit executive. Banet shares lessons on building strategic relationships, mentoring rising talent, and strengthening internal audit’s role. She also highlights creative recruitment strategies, evolving audit committee communications, and how to lead with intention in a changing talent market.

HOST:
Logan Wamsley
Associate Manager, Content Development, The IIA

GUEST:
Erin Banet, CPA
SVP, Chief Audit and Risk Officer, Humana

KEY POINTS:

• Introduction and Background [00:00–00:01:20]
• Climbing to CAE [00:01:20–00:02:50]
• Audit Committee Relationships [00:02:50–00:03:33]
• Strategic Networking and Internal Branding [00:03:33–00:05:52]
• Mentoring and Elevating Future Leaders [00:06:06–00:07:30]
• Rotation and Talent Development Programs [00:07:40–00:08:48]
• Talent Gaps and New Recruitment Strategies [00:08:48–00:10:44]
• Creative Job Descriptions and Hiring Criteria [00:10:44–00:12:36]
• Pitching the Profession to New Talent [00:12:36–00:13:45]
• Leadership Reflections [00:13:45–00:14:55]
• Audit Committee Communication and Feedback [00:14:55–00:17:15]
• Streamlining Audit Reports for Impact [00:17:23–00:18:45]
• Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up [00:18:45–00:18:56]

THE IIA RELATED CONTENT: 
Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:

• 2025 Governance, Risk & Controls Conference
• CAE Bulletin
• Effective Stakeholder Communication for CAEs