Audit Bites

To trust or not to trust. That is the question for auditors. Join us on the next episode of Audit Bites as we discuss The Levels of Professional Skepticism for Auditors.

Auditors always talk about getting a seat at the executive table. And sure it’s important. But the gold is in the cubicles, not the corner offices. Join us on next episode of Audit Bites where we discuss the sweet spot to understanding organizational risks and controls.

Are you tired of feeling stuck in your audit career, like a hamster on an eternal wheel? I get it. You're sitting at your desk uninspired. It's like banging your head against a brick wall every.single.day. I've got news that will shock you... there's a way out! Join us for an unforgettable LIVE episode of Audit Bites Podcast where we will be discussing 5 Things to Catapult Your Audit Career 

Have you ever had to deal with someone who was stupidly stubborn? I mean, we've all been there, right? They are so married to their opinions that they won't even consider other perspectives. Talk about frustrating. But here's the thing. In our line of work, objectivity is key 🔑. It's what sets us apart and allows us to provide valuable insights and recommendations. So when auditors lack objectivi...

Auditors are often placed on projects with mininal preparation. You are given objectives to test and little else. The entire time you're thinking to yourself..."A little historical context would have been helpful." But here you are, in the middle of an audit frustrated and confused. If you've every felt this before, join us on next episode of Audit Bites where we discuss the benefits of truly unde...

No one cares about your technical auditing skills if you cannot communicate constructively with people. Auditors often encounter difficulties when communicating with clients. On this episode of Audit Bites, we will discuss one major reason why communication skills are crucial for internal auditors.

Who's looking out for your best interesting? For businesses, it's the board of directors.  They are a group of people chosen to look after a company and make sure it is being run well. But what happens when a board goes beyond its authority? Find out in the next episode of the Audit Bites podcast. Audit Bites is a podcast that provides valuable insights for internal audit professionals. Mark...

Don't you wish you could find and fix problems before they start? We've all been there. You know something is wrong. There is a feeling in the pit of your stomach. And you do nothing. Some auditors have a bad habit of doing this too. Fortunately, you don't have to be a psychic to fend off problems at the first sign of irregularity. Join us in the next episode of Audit Bites where we discuss why Au...

But being curious is one of the primary jobs of an internal auditor. Join us on the next episode of Audit Bites where we talk about the power of curiosity and ask ask, Are you curious enough to make a difference.

Are auditors impostors? Join me on episode 44 of Audit Bites as we delve into the common feelings of insecurity and fraudulence experienced by auditors. Discover the reasons behind the imposter syndrome and how it affects the auditing profession. Tune in now for a thought-provoking discussion on being an auditor in today's dynamic business landscape.

Is your auditor instinct is strong that you're constantly questioning things? Do people complain that you are always auditing? Well good. Keep doing it. And join us on the next episode of Audit Bites where we discuss why you should always be auditing.

How can you trust someone you belive is out to get you? Many auditors face this delimma trying to gain the trust and respect of audit clients. Many clients believe we are out to get them. We are not. But there are reasons why they don't trust us. Let's talk about it. Join us on the next episode of Audit Bites.

Auditing is important. Or is it? If it's so important, why do we have to fight so hard to simply do the job? And sometimes the fight is so subtle, we miss the warning signs of war. Join me on this episode of Audit Bites as we discuss: How to Stifle an Audit Department

May the 4th be with you. Auditors must use the force. Let's have fun. Yes, auditors can have fun. Let's talk about it. 5 ways auditors must use the force.

To be successful, celebrities like Taylor Swift must take risks. But not every risk comes with a reward. And by thinking like an auditor, she recently avoided a potentially costly partnership. Join me on the next episode of Audit Bites where we discuss 5 reasons why Taylor Swift should have been an internal auditor.

Our profession pays well. Yet there is a talent shortage. Is it that people don't want to do what we do? or Is it that we make it difficult for people to succeed? Let's talk about the qualities that make a successful auditor. Join us for episode 38 of Audit Bites.

You see red flags every day. Yet you say nothing. WHY? Your fear is costing your company. Auditors should raise red flags when you see them. Let's talk about it in episode 37 of Audit Bites

We all have that "know it all" friend. Always telling you what you should and should not do. Often unsolicited. It's aggravating. Isn't it? They don't know your struggle. They don't know your story. It feel the same way dealing with auditors. Yet, there we are, telling clients what they should and should not do. But realistically, our recommendations don't matter. Uh oh. I may have triggered a few...

Audit departments are struggling. Don't take my word for it, auditors have been saying this to me in private for the last several years. - Pay is not the problem. - Status is not the problem. - Workload is not the problem. Let's talk about the real problems on the next episode of Audit Bites.

Many career fields occasionally suffer shortages. There are a variety of reasons why this might happen. 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 The field may not be attractive due to various reasons, such as low pay, poor working conditions, lack of advancement opportunities, or negative public perception. 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗴𝗮𝗽: The field may require specialized skills, knowledge, or experience tha...

Life is all about change. Some might say we either adapt or die. Change is happening fast in the internal auditing profession. The standards we abide by are being overhauled. The proposed new global standards for internal auditors are out. Let's talk about it. Join us on this special episode of Audit Bites to discuss the newly proposed Global Internal Auditing Standards. https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Internal auditing is a complex field that requires a careful balance of intuition and analytics. While it is important to trust the data, it is also important to trust your gut. Bad auditors will bemoan this statement. "What about objectivity and independence?" They'll ask. "What about observing human behavior and what happens in the world beyond and/or in conjunction with the data?" is typically...

Artificial Intelligence is changing many industries. Writers are afraid. Coders are excited. and Auditors... Well, what are we? AI comes with risks, rewards, opportunities and threats. This week on a special edition of Audit Bites, we're going to talk to Danielle Supkis from Mindbridge about AI and auditors.

Another audit engagement is behind schedule.  It happens so often, it’s now the norm. You have a few choices. 1-Tell your boss. Or 2-Take some shortcuts in your audit work. Neither of these is a good choice. You want to fix the problem. But you don’t know how. In episode 30 of the Audit Bites podcast, Let’s talk about why your people  can’t perform effective audits. https://youtu.be/2Fwc...

Everyone in the room is staring at you. They look angry and afraid. It's the opening meeting and they are looking to you for comfort. How do you put them at ease so that you can get the audit done? Join us on episode 29 of Audit Bites as we discuss 3 Audit Entrance Meeting Mistakes. #internalaudit #thatauditguy #auditbites https://youtu.be/9n_dhYXlnTI