Unanticipated events are unfolding at record pace, leading to massive challenges to identify the best next steps for organizations of all types and sizes, regardless of where they reside in the world. As no one is immune to uncertainty, C-suites and boards need to be vigilant in scanning the horizon for emerging issues, and chief audit executives (CAEs) need to support and provide independent perspectives around risks and the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies.

This report recaps the top risks CAEs should keep in mind over the next decade, according to the results of Protiviti’s Executive Perspectives on Top Risks in 2021 and 2030 Survey.