Summits
Charles Financial Strategies LLC’s summits are designed to develop your workforce’s leadership and technical skills to progress professionally and personally. Our process is well-structured and employee-centric to promote the leadership skills to be productive at the workplace, to increase job satisfaction, employee retention, promotion potential, and to improve employee and company efficiency and ROI.
The Future of Internal Audit
Risk, AI & Resilience
Transform the way your organization views internal audit.
- Align audit with executive strategy
- Learn cutting-edge techniques in fraud prevention, EQ, and EQA
- Access templates, case studies, and proven frameworks from top experts
- Network with peers and thought leaders across industries
Two Days. High-Impact Sessions.
Explore the full program by day. Select a tab to view the schedule.
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Welcome + Summit Goals + Live Poll
Dr. Sabine Charles -
Audit Reporting That Gets Results: Clear, Concise, and Actionable Communication
Tracie Marquardt -
10 minute Break
Refresh & reset -
Agile Auditing in Complex, Fast-Changing Organizations: Delivering Real-Time Assurance
Ureka Rangasamy -
10 minute Break
Stretch & connect -
Modern Internal Audit Leadership: ESG, Digital Risk, and Delivering Board-Ready Assurance
Dr. Sabine Charles · Panelist slots: 2–3 open (to be filled) -
Break + Networking Prompt
Connect with peers -
2026 Audit Plan Refresh Lab: Build a 1-Page Board-Ready Plan Slice
Dr. Sabine Charles -
A Modern Audit Walkthrough: Scope → Testing → Reporting (in 20 minutes)
Dr. Sabine Charles -
Day 1 Close + Prep for Day 2
Dr. Sabine Charles
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Welcome Back + Recap Poll
Dr. Sabine Charles -
Data Analytics for Internal Audit Beginners: The Practical Path to Audit Value (Without Becoming a Data Scientist)
Nicola Osinaike, CIA, CISA -
10 minute Break
Refresh & reset -
The Power of Data Analytics in Detecting Irregularities
Farah Eida -
10 minute Break
Stretch & connect -
Simple Risk Assessment Techniques for Internal Auditors
Waleed Abdelshakour -
Break + Networking Prompt
Connect with peers -
Third-Party Assurance Map Lab: Tier Vendors + Evidence Plan + Cadence
Dr. Sabine Charles -
Auditing AI, Models, and Automation in Banking: From Hype to Controls
John Kwamya -
Closing Remarks + Next Steps + Resource Pack Overview
Dr. Sabine Charles
Speakers
Meet the leaders guiding two days of practical insight on internal audit leadership, resilience, analytics, and the future of the profession.
Dr. Sabine Charles
Summit Host · Keynote Speaker
Dr. Sabine Charles opens both days with keynote sessions focused on leadership beyond compliance and the synergy between emotional intelligence and AI in auditing.
Featured Speakers
Farah Eida
Emotional Intelligence at Every Stage of the Audit Life-Cycle
John Kwamya
Auditing AI, Models, and Automation in Banking
Waleed Abdelshakour
Simple Risk Assessment Techniques for Internal Auditors
Nicola Osinaike, CIA, CISA
Data Literacy & Analytics in Internal Audit
Ureka Rangasamy
Agile Auditing in Complex, Fast-Changing Organizations
Tracie Marquardt
Audit Reporting That Gets Results
Recorded Level-Up Summit
The Level-Up Internal Audit summits are where we focus on people, processes, and technologies in the internal audit profession. You will learn how to use new tactics to continue providing value-add services to your constituents. Learn more about our past speakers.
Mastering Emotional Intelligence & Transform our Life
The Leadership MEQ Series: Mastering Emotional Intelligence & Transform our Life Step into a powerful two-day experience on March 4–5, 2026, where emotional intelligence meets intentional leadership. This summit brings together world-renowned experts and visionary thought leaders to guide you through the transformative journey of mastering emotional intelligence.
Designed for professionals and change-makers at all levels, the event will equip you with the tools to elevate your personal growth, leadership impact, and career success.
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Upcoming Retreats
The "Moroccan Horizons: A Cultural Openness and Adventure Retreat" planned for May 1 - 11, 2026, in Morocco, is a unique exploration designed to broaden horizons, immerse participants in rich cultures, and spark adventure. It's ideal for those looking to dive into Morocco's diverse heritage, practice mindfulness in stunning settings, and connect with like-minded explorers. This retreat promises an unforgettable cultural adventure through its deep cultural immersion, culinary experiences, and explorations of natural wonders.
The ‘Harambee: Put It All Together – Kenya Edition’ retreat, taking place October 1–11, 2026, offers a transformative blend of leadership coaching and cultural immersion. Led by Dr. Sabine Charles and Coach Vuyanzi Rodman, participants will develop personal growth skills while experiencing Kenya’s traditions, crafts, cuisine, and natural beauty. This journey promises meaningful connections and lasting inspiration.
The ‘Ignite Retreat in Belize,’ from March 3–7, 2027, blends leadership coaching with cultural and natural exploration. Through MEQ workshops, yoga, and visits to Maya sites, participants will renew their inner power while connecting with Belize’s vibrant traditions and landscapes.