July 2026 Financial Services Audit Committee Overview

As financial services companies’ audit committee requirements and expectations evolve in today’s dynamic environment, it is critical for audit committee members to be current with industry developments.

This webinar will provide audit committee members and other professionals at financial services companies with an overview of financial reporting developments and recent regulatory updates to inform their responsibilities.

In addition, the webinar will explore the changing fraud risk landscape and the growing role of audit committees in overseeing fraud prevention, detection, response, and governance activities. Presenters will discuss emerging trends affecting financial institutions, including social engineering schemes, account takeover activity, customer-authorized fraud, AI-enabled threats, and loan fraud throughout the lending life cycle. Attendees will gain practical insights into how these challenges are shaping fraud risk management programs.

Crowe professionals also will share leading practices for strengthening fraud governance and enhancing coordination among stakeholders. The discussion will address considerations for evaluating internal control effectiveness, incorporating AI-related risks into governance frameworks, and identifying important questions audit committees should be asking management in today’s evolving risk environment.

As a result of participating in this webinar, you should be able to:  

• Describe the latest financial reporting developments and related requirements affecting financial services companies, including developments from industry regulators 
• Identify emerging fraud risks and trends affecting financial services organizations 
• Recognize the evolving responsibilities of audit committees in overseeing fraud risk management, organizational accountability, and fraud governance structures 
• Evaluate how AI can influence fraud risks, internal controls, and governance processes 
• Apply leading practices for strengthening fraud oversight, risk management coordination, and communication