In this episode, I had to chance to interview Sara I. James and talk about the often painful Reporting process that many Internal Auditors go through. Sara had some great tips on making it less painful, how to address never-ending wordsmithing, and provided insights into the different skill sets needed to write and edit reports. Sara also shared her favorite report format. Listen in to check out what it was! Sara's website: https://saraijames.com/ Order her book here: https://www.routledge.com/R...
Apr 30, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode, I had the chance to interview Dominik Foerschler and talk about #gamifiedtraining. We discussed this new smart learning methodology and the benefits that Internal Auditors from all levels can have by participating in Regional, National, and International competitions! Gamified training covers several topics, ranging from risk assessment know-how, operational audit techniques, and report writing, among others. The championship will soon be happening in the US. F...
Apr 27, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, I had the chance to interview Dr. Murdock and talk about #operationalauditing. We discussed some current concerns regarding supply chain and inflation, what can auditors do around those areas, and also some great tips on process mapping. Don't drop the baton fellow Internal Auditors!
Apr 15, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, I had the chance to interview Jason Mefford and talk about #training #education, and #certifications in the Internal Audit profession. Do you think you need the CIA certification to be a successful Internal Auditor? Listen in to check what Jason had to say about that. I hope you enjoy it! Reach out to Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmefford/on his website: https://jasonmefford.comor through cRisk Academy: http://bit.ly/criskacademy You can also watch his vide...
Mar 23, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, I had the chance to interview Dr. Rainer Lenz and talk about the #future of #internalaudit. Dr. Rainer co-authored an article on the topic with Kim K. Jeppesen (link below) where they brought up many current topics to light, and evaluated how new trends will affect the future of the profession. Do you want to be a type 3 auditor? Listen in for Dr. Rainer’s advice. I hope you enjoy it! https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07366981.2022.2036314#:~:text=TH...
Mar 15, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, I had the chance to interview Ann Butera and talk about key communication skills needed from internal auditors to avoid pushback during a project. We also discussed how internal auditors can increase their executive presence or gravitas and make the changes we propose sustainable. I hope you enjoy it!
Mar 02, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, I had the chance to interview Nathan Mueller and talk about his $8.5M fraud at an insurance company. Nathan shared his thoughts on specific control weaknesses that led to his fraud and what Internal Auditors can do better to detect fraud. I hope you enjoy it!
Feb 16, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, I had the chance to interview Ian Stokol and talk about the Customer Experience (CX) process from an Internal Audit perspective. Ian shared what he believes is the most important thing for Internal Auditors to do when auditing the CX process. Listen in to check out what it was. I hope you enjoy it!
Feb 03, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, I had the chance to interview Hal Garyn and talk about the positive and negative effects of remote work on the Internal Audit profession. Hal shared his biggest fear with this “new normal.” Listen in to check out what it was, as always, priceless insights from Hal. I hope you enjoy it!
Jan 19, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, I had the chance to interview Philipp Wilhelm and talk about agility and adaptability in the Internal Audit profession. We spoke about the Adaptability Quotient (AQ) and how it is as important as your IQ and EQ. We also talked about NeuroTracker, a cognitive training system used by many of the top sports teams globally, and how Internal Auditors can use the tool. I hope you enjoy it!
Dec 30, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, I had the chance to interview Doug Anderson and talk about what Board members and significant stakeholders expect from the Chief Audit Executive. We also discussed what CAEs can do if they don't think Board members are well equipped to ask Executives challenging questions and how Internal Audit departments must audit their company's culture. I hope you enjoy it!
Dec 17, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 5
What better day to talk about Retail Fraud than the day after Cyber Monday? In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Tony Sales, a reformed Fraudster, author of "The Big Con: How I stole £30 million and got away with it." Tony was featured in a Vice documentary and is considered one of Britain's most successful career criminals. I hope you enjoy it!
Dec 01, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, I had the chance to interview Norman Marks and talk about Auditing That Matters. Some of the ideas discussed include having audit projects last 200 hours or less and focusing more on value creation than rearview mirror auditing. I hope you enjoy it!
Nov 19, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, Shawna Flanders, Director of Product Development, with The Institute of Internal Auditors gives us an overview of the Agile Methodology as it applies to Internal Audit. She also provides some insights into areas where Agile may work best and areas in which the methodology may not be as useful, hope you enjoy!
Oct 30, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In the first Audit 15 Fun episode, we discussed the Art of Being a Trusted Advisor with none other than Richard Chambers, former IIA CEO and President. Hope you all enjoy it!
Oct 17, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Episode Zero - this is where it starts…brief introduction and how to connect with me.
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