Path to CIA: Stories, Strategies & Coffee
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12 February 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Bank of Ireland Group Head Office
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CPE Points 1.50
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Active
This event is designed to support employees and Chartered IIA members who are currently preparing for the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification.
Path to CIA: stories, strategies, and coffee
This event is designed to support employees and Chartered IIA members who are currently preparing for the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification.
The event will provide a platform to share study strategies, discuss challenges, gain inspiration from certified professionals, and encourage networking among peers.
What to expect
• Afternoon coffee & informal networking
• Panel of 3 speakers sharing their CIA journey, study tips, and challenges
• Open Q&A and discussion on exam strategies and resources
• Opportunity to connect with peers and IIA representatives and form study groups
| 16:00 – 16:10 | Coffee & Registration | |||
| 16:10-16:20 | Welcome and opening remarks | Michelle McGreal | Group Chief Internal Auditor | Bank of Ireland |
| 16:20 – 16:30 | IIA Learning & Development Supports | Keith Jenner | Deputy Head of Education and Development | Chartered IIA |
| 16:30 – 16:55 | Panel Discussion – Paths to CIA / CMIIA | Gavin Faloona | Chair of Chartered IIA Ireland Committee / CMIIA Head of Internal Audit - Goodbody |
Goodbody |
Paulina Wysocka |
Senior Audit Manager / CIA | Bank of Ireland | ||
| Jacqui Cummins | Audit Manager / Recently qualified CIA | New Ireland Assurance Company | ||
| 16:55 – 17:05 | Audience Q&A | |||
| 17:05 – 17:10 | Closing Remarks & Next Steps | |||
| 17:10 – 17:30 | Coffee & informal networking opportunity |
Michelle McGreal, Group Chief of Internal Audit, Bank of Ireland
Michelle was appointed Group Chief Internal Auditor in November 2025.
Prior to this, she served as Head of Audit – UK from November 2024. Michelle joined Bank of Ireland in November 2021 as Head of Audit for Non-Financial Risk, a key strategic priority for the Group. In this role, she strengthened coordination and focus on delivering insights across Non-Financial Risks, supporting the organisation’s goal of enhancing NFR fluency. Michelle and her team provided third-line strategy, insight, and opinion on NFR enterprise-wide, while leading GIA’s partnership with the GTCS division and overseeing non-financial risk elements within Group Risk.
Michelle joined from Ulster Bank where she held the role of Deputy Chief Auditor and Head of Audit. A qualified accountant, her career to date has spanned a wide variety of roles including Internal Audit, Capital Markets, Retail Banking, HR and Cultural Transformation. She has held a number of senior positions including Cultural Transformation Lead and Head of Diversity & Inclusion as well as Head of HR: Retail & Commercial Banking at AIB, and Head of Audit for AIB UK & Financial Solutions Group.
Michelle is a qualified Accountant (FCCA), has a L9 Masters on Culture and Behaviours in Financial Institutions and a L9 Directors Programme at the Institute of Bankers. She also sits on the Audit Committee of the Courts Service.
Paulina Wysocka (CIA), Senior Audit Manager, Bank of Ireland
Internal auditor, Data Privacy Risk Lead with 18+ years in financial services, including expertise in Retail and Business Banking. MBA-qualified with 5+ years in internal audit. Recognized for a collaborative style and strong command of business operations, governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in strengthening control environments and driving organizational resilience through strategic audit practices.
Gavin Faloona (CMIIA), Chair of Chartered IIA Ireland Committee / Head of Internal Audit, Goodbody
Gavin is Head of Internal Audit in Goodbody and Chair of the CIIA Ireland Committee.
Gavin has over 20 years in industry in the areas of Audit, Risk Management, Operations and regulation.
He holds a BSc, & MSc Finance from Queens University, Belfast
Jacqui Cummins (recently-qualified CIA), Audit Manager, New Ireland Assurance Company
Jacqui is an audit manager who has recently completed her Certified Internal Auditor accreditation. Jacqui provides specialist audit services to New Ireland Assurance Company (NIAC)
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