The Future of Audit
To help you stay ahead of the curve, Crowe UAE invites you to a focused webinar exploring the next frontier of external audit, emerging AI technologies, and heightened regulatory expectations.
Locations: Online
Start Date: 8/20/2026 10:00 AM
End Date: 8/20/2026 10:50 AM
In today’s highly regulated and rapidly evolving economy, the gap between a structure that works on paper and one that holds up under scrutiny is exactly where risk lives.
As regulatory expectations, business models and stakeholder demands continue to evolve, organizations need structures that are not only commercially effective but also resilient, transparent and defensible. A proactive approach can help identify potential weaknesses early, strengthen governance and controls, and ensure strategic decisions are supported by a framework designed to withstand increasing levels of scrutiny.
Agenda:
10:00 AM to 10:05 AM
Introduction and Welcome The UAE: At the forefront of harnessing growth, through change management
10:05 AM to 10:15 AM
AI in External Audit: From Hype to Reality
10:15 AM to 10:25 AM
Audit Quality Under Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
10:25 AM to 10:35 AM
The Future of External Audit: Continuous Assurance and Real-Time Reporting
10:35 AM to 10:45 AM
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR)
10:45 AM to 10:50 AM
Keynote Insights & Closing Remarks
Event details
Date
Thursday 20 August 2026
Time
10:00 AM to 10:50 AM
Mode
MS Teams
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Register NowPresenters:
| Presenter | Title | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Frances Joyas | Partner - Audit and Assurance | Crowe UAE |
| Geneline Palenzuela | Manager - Internal Audit | Crowe UAE |
| Rutuja Kulkarni | Assistant Manager | Crowe UAE |
| Fahema Mohamed | Manager - Audit and Assurance | Crowe UAE |
| Mishel Frederena | Manager - Audit and Assurance | Crowe UAE |
| Zeinab Mostafa | Compliance manager | Salama Islamic Arab Insurance Co |
| Essam Elashwal | Group Finance Advisor | Sharjah Asset Management |
| Gautam Jain | Associate Director | RAK Ceramic |
| Mae Esteban | Accounts Manager | Sharjah Insurance |
| Michael Maher | Member Advisory Committee, ACCA - KSA | Al Safi Danone |
Frances Joyas
Title
Partner - Audit and Assurance
Organization
Crowe UAE
Geneline Palenzuela
Title
Manager - Internal Audit
Organization
Crowe UAE
Rutuja Kulkarni
Title
Assistant Manager
Organization
Crowe UAE
Fahema Mohamed
Title
Manager - Audit and Assurance
Organization
Crowe UAE
Mishel Frederena
Title
Manager - Audit and Assurance
Organization
Crowe UAE
Zeinab Mostafa
Title
Compliance manager
Organization
Salama Islamic Arab Insurance Co
Essam Elashwal
Title
Group Finance Advisor
Organization
Sharjah Asset Management
Gautam Jain
Title
Associate Director
Organization
RAK Ceramic
Mae Esteban
Title
Accounts Manager
Organization
Sharjah Insurance
Michael Maher
Title
Member Advisory Committee, ACCA - KSA
Organization
Al Safi Danone
Contact Us
For more information about the webinar or assistance with registration, please get in touch with our team.
We look forward to welcoming you and supporting your organization as it navigates the evolving external audit and regulatory landscape.
Frances Caryl Joyas
Partner - Audit & Assurance
Geneline Palenzuela
Manager - Internal Audit
Fahema Mohamed
Manager – Audit and Assurance
Mishel Frederena
Manager - Audit & Assurance