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title: Survey on the State of Internal Audit 2018 - Impact
description: Read the MetricStream survey from January 2018 to understand internal audit management challenges, priorities, program structure, and technologies.
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## State of Internal Audit 2018 - Impact and Opportunities

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In January 2018, MetricStream Research conducted a survey to understand internal audit management challenges, priorities, program structure, and technologies. The survey found that the top focus areas for internal auditors in 2018 are to strengthen risk awareness, and align with business strategy. A key challenge is adding value to the business.

Download this report to learn more about the survey findings, including:

- Current approaches to internal auditing
- Pervasiveness of enterprise risk management programs
- The role of technology in internal audit management

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