AUDIT 15 FUN

What should you do to progress in your internal audit career? There are many things, but the first thing should be to... Listen to Amanda Pope's advice. She's been there, done that, got the role.

Stop sending emails. What to do instead? Listen to Yasemin Agatan and Kristian Hawkes to find out.

What do you do to reduce work stress for yourself and your team? Why are workers stressed to begin with? Listen to Rob Berry and Soneel Choraria highlight some root causes and what leaders can do to address them.

How do you collaborate when you disagree? What can leaders do to foster collaboration? What are the most underrated skills of good collaborators? Listen to Gretchen Anderson, author of the book Mastering Collaboration, for answers to these questions and more insights on the topic. https://www.gretchenanderson.com/

What are the best practices in qualitative surveys? What are things we should avoid? (hint: there is one thing I do a lot on the podcast that is a big no-no) Learn more about qualitative research: https://drkriukow.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@qualitativeresearcher

French fries dipped in a frosty... Peanut butter and pickle sandwich... Merging Internal Audit and Risk Management in the same function. Does it make sense? Yes, no, maybe? Join us for a thoughtful discussion on the topic.

Data Science is dead. That's what Emmanuel Ikogho says, and he has a reason to say it. He recently participated in a Data Science competition only to find out that the winner... Well, I'll let him tell you the story. Article: https://medium.com/@emmanuel_ikogho/data-science-is-dying-heres-why-399f1e8ea013

I need your feedback. What topics do you want me to cover on my podcast? Who would you like me to interview? What formats do you like? Debates, hot seat episodes, Audit Fail or 'For Real Life' (discussion of real case scenarios or problems you need practical advice on)? Let me know via LinkedIn!

If there’s a silver lining to COVID-19, it’s that most documents can now be digitally signed. However, with new methods come new opportunities for fraudsters to exploit. Listen to Jean Martina, a Professor and Researcher specializing in electronic documents and signatures, discuss the different types of digital signatures and how internal auditors can better equip themselves to detect fraud in thi...

Join us for the Audit Challenge Conference on October 8, 9 and 10. The conference will cover various topics including Gen AI, machine learning, quantum computing, industrial metaverse, transforming internal audit functions, systemic global risks, and ESG, among others! Want to join for free? Be one of the first 10 listeners to message me or Dominik Foerschler and answer the question: How many year...

Are the topical requirements a good thing for the internal audit profession? Hal Garyn argues they are not, providing three reasons against them. Abbas Al Lawati disagrees. He sees benefits from the topical requirements. Tune in for more details and insights on this important topic for the profession. What are your thoughts?

Remove barriers and streamline the audit process from planning, scoping to fieldwork, reporting and follow-up. Masterclass from Rupert Bamberger.

Data privacy is a big risk. For practical advice on how to address these issues, listen to Debbie Reynolds, a Data Privacy expert and host of the Data Diva Talks Privacy podcast.

What should we do to avoid scope creep? Listen to three practical tips from Leita Hart-Fanta.

What works and what doesn't work with Control Self Assessments? If you have it at your organization or are thinking about implementing it be sure to listen to Tom McLeod, Rob Berry, and William Carvalho for insights and save yourself some time from costly mistakes!

Second 'For Real Life' episode! Here was the question from a listener: What should I do if my organization is facing issues and those in charge do not see the problems and blame those who highlight them? Executives and the Board are not supportive.   My guests, Roy King, Soneel Choraria, and Rob Berry share practical advice on dealing with C-level executives who refuse to acknowledge organ...

Welcome to the first ‘For Real Life’ episode of the AUDIT 15 FUN podcast, where we answer real scenario questions from our audience! In the first episode Linh Truong, Joseph Zumasigee, and Marco Nutini answered the following question: How do you get your organization to take risk management frameworks seriously, particularly in unregulated industries, to facilitate aligned risk management?   Linh,...

In this episode, I'm joined by Julia White, Director at IAC, a specialist internal audit recruitment agency. Julia shares insights on the benefits of using recruiters for companies and highlights the advantages for individuals. Lastly, she reveals the key skills internal auditors will need to succeed in the next two to five years. What skills do you think will be critical to stay ahead in inte...

In this episode, I welcome Alex Rusate, SVP and Director of Internal Audit at Arrow Financial, to discuss the Emerging Leaders Program by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Alex shares his experience as a pilot program participant, highlighting the program's benefits, including career advancement, soft skill development, and networking opportunities. Don’t miss the deadline to apply: Se...

In this episode, I welcome Scott Madenburg, founder of ArcHybrid, to discuss his experience in internal audit at a Start-Up. Scott shares his journey, highlighting the differences in structure and approach. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability, communication, critical thinking, entrepreneurial spirit, and technical proficiency. Tune in for insights on navigating internal audit in a Start-U...

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Summary of the IIA International Conference in Washington, DC from the perspective of eight internal audit leaders.

Join us for a debate on the use of AI avatars in internal audit, featuring Tom McLeod, experienced CAE and CRO, and Todd Davis, seasoned audit and risk committee chair. Tom argues that AI avatars can enhance engagement, education, and scalability in internal audit, while Todd cautions that clarity of thought and communication are key, and avatars may be a "crutch" rather than a solution....

En este episodio, discutimos las nuevas normas de auditoría con Jorge Badillo en el Hot Seat; coanfitriones Jocelyn Cortés, presentadora del podcast "Auditoría en Movimiento"; y Ronald Fernández Romero, auditor con más de 20 años en el sector financiero. Exploramos cómo estas normas pueden fortalecer la profesión, promover la sostenibilidad y mejorar el impacto público. También abordamos la inteli...

In this episode, Jeff Brown, author of "Leading the Digital Workforce" and former CISO at the State of Connecticut and currently at Microsoft, joins the podcast to discuss IT leadership, building personal resilience, and avoiding stress and burnout. Jeff shares insights from his book and his experience in IT leadership, covering topics such as: - How future IT leaders can shift from bein...