The Audit Podcast

This week, our guest is Paul Sobel , Senior Advisor of the   International Internal Audit Standards Board . Paul's extensive experience and expertise make him the perfect person to share his perspective on the new proposed IIA Standards. On this episode, we discuss why the proposed standards is such a big deal, what makes this update different, and why internal auditor should care about it. Be sur...

This week, our guest is Pat Niemann, Partner at  EY . On his episode, Pat shares valuable insights on the skills and qualities that are essential for aspiring and current CAEs. He also sheds light on the intricacies of the CAE and audit committee relationship and the importance of transparency in the audit process. Be sure to connect with Pat on LinkedIn. Resources: Top concerns for audit committe...

This week, our guest is Taylor Fox, Internal Audit Manager at Helena Agri-Enterprises . On his episode, Taylor shares his insights on recruiting and retention for modern times, why passion for the profession is a key factor for success, and how to effectively work with Gen Z and how their unique traits and characteristics can be an asset in the workplace. Be sure to connect with Taylor on LinkedIn...

Next in line for the 2022 Internal Audit Beacon Awards winners spotlight on The Audit Podcast is Alaba Awolaja. Alaba is Chief Managing Consultant at   GOARISC & Oversight .  During the podcast, Alaba shares his viewpoint as an "internal audit fundamentalist" and emphasizes that auditors should have a clear understanding of the objective and purpose of their work. We also discussed his approach to...

This week, Dominic Simonton , Chief Audit Executive of the 99 Cents Only Stores , on joins the show. On his episode, we dive into the often-overlooked topic of what happens behind the scenes in a one-on-one meeting with the audit committee chair. Also, Dominic shares his perspective on the importance of over-communication as a CAE, the top topics he's been discussing with his CAE peers, and what t...

This week, Janet Pruitt Head of Internal Audit at  TDECU , joins the show. On her episode, Janet shares her insights on developing partnerships with your third line relationships, how to attain a seat at the table to help organizations achieve their strategic goals, and offers unique advice on hiring and retaining talent. Be sure to connect with  Janet  on LinkedIn.   Also, be sure to follow us on...

This week, Tim Leech, the Founder and Managing Director at Risk Oversight Solutions , joins the show. Tim, a recognized thought leader in the internal audit and risk management space, has been named to several prestigious lists, including the top ten internal audit and risk thought leaders of the decade globally in 2019. During the podcast, Tim shares his concerns about the current purpose stateme...

This week, Kyle Kiider, Chief Audit Executive and Director of Internal Audit at BigBear.ai , joins the show. With his expertise in AI-powered analytics and cyber engineering solutions, Kyle supports mission-critical operations and decision-making in complex real-world environments. On the episode, we discuss how to build an internal audit department, the gap that Kyle would fill if he started his...

This week, Rob Berry, known as That Audit Guy , joins the show. Robert is a renowned internal auditor, bestselling author, and an accomplished trainer who helps auditors ask better questions and perform better audits. On the episode, Rob shares how auditors can ask better questions, how AI is affecting internal audit, and the new tools and tech that can be used to improve the audit profession.  Re...

This week, Karl Stingily joins the show. He is Chief Audit Executive at  Caesars Entertainment . On his episode, we dive into Karl's career journey, his challenges as a CAE, and the career advice he gives to students. Additionally, Karl gives us insights into his technology investment strategies. Be sure to keep up with   Karl  on LinkedIn.   Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media acco...

This week, Clarissa Lucas joins the show. She is an audit director for a Fortune 100 company and author of "Beyond Agile Auditing Three Core Components to Revolutionize Your Internal Audit Practices." On the show, we discuss the inspiration behind the book, the difference between auditing with agility versus agile auditing, and Clarissa's favorite tool for doing Agile work. Additionally, we dive i...

This week, Waseem Samaan , Chief Audit Executive of Boomi , joins the show. Waseem is the youngest CAE of a publicly traded U.S. company. On the show, we discuss how CAEs can gain a seat at the table, innovative and out-of-the-box solutions for changing the perception of internal audit, and some of the challenges faced by CAEs in today's rapidly changing business environment. Be sure to keep up wi...

This week, Hal Garyn, President of Audit Executive Advisory Services, joins the show. Hal shares his extensive experience in risk management and internal audit as a C-level executive and provides valuable insights on the focus of audit committees, the challenges faced by a CAE, and how to know when you've arrived as a CAE.   Resources:   2022 Internal Audit Beacon Awards   The Seven Worst Words In...

This week, Adam Russell, Senior IT Auditor of Schellman , joins the show. Adam is a specialist in compliance and IT auditing and will share his expertise on how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of audit. He'll also provide valuable resources for mastering Excel and staying on top of the latest in cyber security.   Resources:   Do More With Less: Data Analytics for a Small Audit Shop   Excel...

This week, Shea Brown, CEO of BABL AI and expert in AI ethics and machine learning in astrophysics, joins the show to discuss the risks of AI, examples of unethical AI, and how to conduct an algorithmic audit. He also provides valuable resources for those interested in a career in algorithmic auditing.   Resources: Data Ethics for Business Professionals   For Humanity Center   Artificial Intellige...

This week, Linh Truong, Chief Audit Executive and Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk at North Texas Tollway Authority, joins the show. With 30 years of experience, she is a professional speaker on topics such as corporate governance, risk management, and Agile transformation. In her episode, we'll hear about the lessons Linh has learned throughout her speaking career, her ongoing efforts to transfor...

This week Trent will be sharing his insights on the top trends in analytics for 2023. He'll be discussing how storytelling through data is becoming more important in conveying insights, the importance of data literacy in a data-driven world, the arrival of artificial intelligence and its impact on the industry, the increasing need for companies to move to become a part of the cloud, the need for e...

This week, Nicola Askham, The Data Governance Coach, joins the show. She is a renowned and award winning data governance expert expert and one of  DataIQ's top most influential people of 2022 . She is also the host of  The Data Governance Podcast . On her episode, Nicola shares a straightforward explanation of data governance and explains the role of internal audit in supporting it. She also highl...

This episode is a re-release of Ep: 111. This week, Sara I. James, owner of  Getting Words to Work (TM ) , joins the show. Sara is an expert on report-writing, training, and editing. As a multilingual translator communication is one of her passions. On her episode, she shares when we should not use an audit report, how to get audit reports out faster, and what does the audit committee want from an...

This episode is a re-release of Ep: 98. This week Diana Kawarsky, President of  The Soft Skills Group Inc , joins the show with special guest host Ann Butera, author and founder of  The Whole Person Project . On this episode, they discuss importance of soft skills, how scripting can be beneficial, and how to find and use your voice. Check out Ann's books  Say What!? Communicate with Tact and Impac...

This episode is a re-release of Ep: 98. This week James Paulus joins the show. He is the Head of Internal Audit and SOX & Compliance at  Daseke Inc . On his episode, we discuss how to ask better questions to get better results, how to change the culture of an audit department, and what question the audit committee should be asking internal audit.   Resources: Robert Barry's book Crowd sings, stude...

This episode is a re-release of Ep: 113. This week, Melisa Galasso, Founder & CEO of Galasso Learning Solutions , joins the show.  On her episode, she shares the evolving changes to audits standards, how to conduct risk assessments, and what the audit committee chair should be asking audit leadership. Be sure to keep up with  Melisa  on LinkedIn.   Also, be sure to follow us on our new social medi...

This week, Trent goes solo just to share his best findings which include: blog postings, insightful articles, and the best newsletter subscriptions. If there's one thing our host, Trent Russell, loves doing, it's discovering audit resources.   Resources:   Norman marks blog   Internal Audit 360   The Audit Explainer   Audit Championship   Richard Chambers blog   WhatsApp group   Jo CPE book club  ...

This week, Elizabeth McDowell, Sr. Director of Audit Strategy at  Achieve , joins the show.  On her episode, we discuss how to explain the "why" of audit to our stakeholders, how to manage multi-generational directed workforces, and the #1 problem her and other CAEs are discussing. Be sure to connectwith  Elizabeth . Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on  LinkedIn ,  Insta...

This week on The Audit Podcast we are hitting the highlight reel to share some of the best moments from the show. We have gathered all the best advice from prominent audit leaders who share insights about their careers, management skills, or just about audit in general. We showcased our wide variety of guests including: Katrina Szadek, Yulia Gurman, Amanda Hill, Melisa Gallaso, Jason Meneses, Davi...