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 people. Join me on episode 36 of Audit Bites....
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 that are not easily obtainable through traditional educ...
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/watch?v=1SB1gXMiTq8&t=9s
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 my response. Join us on this episode of Audit Bites where we discuss some of the consequences of tru...
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/2Fwct0BQg7g
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
Do clients run when they see you coming? 🏃🏽♂️ 🤔 It's probably not their fault because Your communication was confusing and caused your clients to not care about your audit project 😮 Let's talk about ➡️ A better way to engage ➡️ Making clients comfortable ➡️ Keeping people in the loop Join me on the next episode of Audit Bites.
Many audit departments, firms and agencies struggle to find and keep qualified people. WHY? The way we hire auditors is all wrong. Let's talk about it On the next episode of Audit Bites.
Where were the auditors? People love to ask this question in the aftermath of an incident. And It's a fair questions. But you may not like the answer. Let's talk about in the next episode of Audit Bites. www.auditbites.com
There was once a time when companies looked to auditors to be the next leaders in the organization. Unfortunately, recent surveys indicate that most are not prepared for roles beyond auditing. Why? 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬. ➡️ Checklist auditing is counterproductive ➡️ Soft skills are required for success ➡️ Sufficient training non negotiable Let's talk about it on the next episode of Audit Bites....
Your clients don't care about your certifications. Let that sink in. I know some of you are shocked. But... They don't. At least not in the beginning. Auditors must add value. But before you add value, you must be visible. Let's talk about it on the next episode of Audit Bites.
Auditing is fun. Okay, okay. For those not in the profession, you can stop laughing now. It really is. But is all fun and games until the auditor is fired. Continuing the conversation about the head auditor who was recently fired after almost 15 years of service with a clean performance review history, in this episode of Audit Bites, we'll discuss what to look for in vetting an organization for employment as an auditor. Believe it or not, there are some red flags you should watch out for that ma...
Your company's 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 can propel or kill its profits. No one likes working for a crappy company. Most don't want to buy from a horrible organization. So why are so few assessing organizational culture? Let's talk about it! www.auditbites.com
What happens when you expose corrupt practices in the corporation but then everyone points the finger at you...Because you told the truth. I guess you're a snitch. We all know snitches get...well. Fired. By now most of us have seen what happened to a city auditor who dared investigate a situation after receiving a credible complaint. How dare he...(was that too sarcastic?). Let's talk about it. Auditors, your jobs are in jeopardy if you sit back and do nothing. Join us for this episode of Audit ...
What if you could predict the future and avoid all bad risks? You'd be a super auditor. But let's face it, no one can that. But are you at least ready to discuss potential risk items with your organization's management team. Most auditors are too busy auditing the past, unaware of what is happening now and completely unprepared for the future. Let's talk about what we can do to prepare for the risks around the corner. Visit us at www.auditbites.com and grab some CPE for listening to a podcast....
Facts don't care about your feelings. Unfortunately feelings control many decisions in business environments. I worked with one woman who was overworked, underpaid and completely burned out. Each year, she asked her boss for additional funding to hire more staff. Each year, her boss denied her request. Why? It finally came out that her boss simply did not like her. So she worked for years in an compromised control environment because of her boss' personal problem. After she left, the money magic...
Before the world went into chaos, I was known for wearing colorful socks. It was different and added a little style to my wardrobe. Then came SOX. Ughh. A legislative mandate that was thrust upon the business world because we allowed dishonest people to be in charge. It has cost companies millions, transferred financial accountability away from management and ruined internal auditing. Join me for a discussion on SOX on the next episode of Audit Bites. www.auditbites.com https://youtu.be/p5iBEVrn...
Auditors believe in truth, justice and compliance. But even the best auditors can't cope with and/or fix a corrupt culture. A mad management team will undermine the best audit or compliance efforts. Let's talk about culture on this episode of Audit Bites. Why is it important? Why you should audit it?
How well do you understand what your organization does? Unfortunately most executives, managers and auditors do not understand the inner workings of the organization. This is a problem. Auditors must understand how the organization operates. Otherwise, audit efforts are pointless. How well do you understand how your company does what it does? Join us on Audit Bites as we talk about the best way to understand your organization. https://youtu.be/TDMoJ17RRXw...
I know what you're thinking, there is no way auditors can be arrogant. We are the victims. No one likes us and they treat us badly. Well sometimes they don't like us because we can be arrogant. Some are outright arrogant. Whereas others are accidently arrogant. And that is what we'll talk about in episode 15 of Audit Bites titled Don't be an Arrogant Auditor. Audit Bites is hosted by Robert Berry and is the first live show to discuss auditing. And we give you CPE for watching a live show or list...
Have you ever sat in a meeting and thought, "Everyone in here is bat sh** crazy"? Thousands of auditors sit in meetings presenting facts to clients who, instead of acknowledging issues, go on the attack. Stunned, trying to figure out what went wrong, these same auditors retreat in defeat while the control environment gets weaker. What happens when clients are crazy? In this episode, we'll discuss why every auditor needs to study psychology and how it can help you better understand irrational cli...
You should be thanking your auditors. Yeah I know that sounds strange. But really. Who has been there for you regardless of how treat them? Who tells you the truth when others won't? Who really wants you to succeed? Join us today where we discuss 3 reasons to be thankful for auditors. https://youtu.be/D3V9kcGkZXw
Auditors often wonder how close they should and/or can get with clients. You must remain objective and independent. We hear it all the time. But being friendly does not compromise independence. Let's talk about it today on Audit Bites with Robert (That Audit Guy) Berry. https://youtu.be/KvkybKcnr1w
An auditor's primary job is to ask questions. And the questions you ask can build or kill your credibility. In this episode of Audit Bites, we'll show a live example of bad questioning at its finest. Also, I'll discuss the impact and implications of bad questions. Audit Bites is the first live podcast/show discussing auditing. We're live on LinkedIn and on all your favorite podcasting platforms. https://youtu.be/TUbL8FjqS2I
Physical security of assets and valuables is one of the most important things auditors should consider. So why do we often fail to look at physical security during audits. In this episode we'll talk about the impact of forgetting physical security and how to make sure you are covered. https://youtu.be/IUD9sv80Hbw
You've asked your client for information and documentation several times. They promised to have it each week. And failed to deliver each week. You've asked multiple times and you still have not received the information. Why happens when clients restrict your access? What should it tell you about the organization? And what can you do about it? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/x3PgzSE5khM
