This week, Michelle Jackson and Edgar Berrios, internal audit leaders at MIT, join the show. Drawing from their work at MIT, they share a practical perspective on how AI is being integrated into the audit process. Their approach goes beyond the technology itself, emphasizing the importance of guidelines, mindset, and human oversight to create AI solutions that are effective and responsible. The conversation explores how AI is transforming audit teams today. From defining agentic AI to practical ...
May 26, 2026•34 min
It's tomorrow! The Audit Analytics and AI Conference is here! One thing I hear constantly at conferences is that there's plenty of AI talk, but not enough real examples of how teams are actually using it day to day. That's always been the goal of this conference. This year, we went back through five years of speakers and brought back some of the highest-rated sessions, the people who didn't just talk theory, but actually pulled up their screens and showed how they're using AI and analytics in pr...
May 19, 2026•4 min
This week, Andrew Struthers-Kennedy takes over hosting duties for The Audit Podcast… and interviews me! We cover audit, risk, AI, and technology, with a conversation that ties closely to themes from The Audit Analytics and AI Conference , where innovation and practical adoption are front and center. We get into where AI is showing up in the audit process, what teams can realistically start implementing today, and where vendors vs. in-house solutions make the most sense. I also reflect on six yea...
May 05, 2026•22 min
This week, Sandro Boeri, former President of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors and a globally recognized voice in the profession, joins the show. He brings a perspective shaped by decades in the profession—combining practical experience with a strong focus on leadership, culture, and how internal audit needs to evolve to stay relevant. Rather than focusing only on tools, he emphasizes mindset, discipline, and the role auditors play in influencing better decisions. The conversation cen...
Apr 28, 2026•42 min
This week, internal audit leaders Andrew Struthers-Kennedy and Arpit Shah join the show. They bring a perspective grounded in real-world innovation—leading a team that's been recognized with the Audit Innovator Award two years in a row. They share how their approach goes beyond tools and technology, focusing instead on mindset, leadership, and creating an environment where ideas can take shape. The conversation centers on how innovation really happens inside audit teams. From using AI as a day-t...
Apr 21, 2026•36 min
This week, internal audit leader and tax expert Michelle V. joins the show. Michelle brings a unique perspective, coming from a tax background into internal audit leadership—an area where tax expertise isn't always front and center. She shares insights into her transition from leading tax to stepping into a broader internal audit role, and how that experience shapes the way she approaches emerging topics today. The conversation centers on upcoming guidance around effective tax rate requirements ...
Apr 14, 2026•25 min
This week, Sara I. James, author of Radical Reporting: Writing Better Audit, Risk, Compliance, and Information Security Reports (Second Edition) , joins the show. Sara shares what's new in the second edition of her book, including a deeper focus on critical thinking and the role of large language models in report writing. She explains why strong writing about more than grammar and how language, logic, and professional courage all work together in effective audit communication. Finally, Sara talk...
Apr 07, 2026•46 min
This week, our guest is Chris Hallberg, CEO and founder of Business Sergeant and president and founder of GoExpand, where he helps organizations implement EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System. Chris joins the show to share how EOS can help teams build more clarity, accountability, and traction. He breaks down the six key components of the framework and explains why so many organizations struggle with alignment and execution. We also talk about three EOS concepts that feel especially relevan...
Mar 31, 2026•37 min
This week, our guest is Navin Pasricha, a longtime internal audit leader and author of Getting Ready to Roar: Chief Auditor's Guide from Audit Room to Board Room . Navin joins the show to discuss the profession's current inflection point and the opportunity internal auditors have to move from simply reporting to the board to becoming trusted voices in the boardroom. He explains why audit committees are under more pressure than ever, why resilience and future-focused risk matter so much right now...
Mar 24, 2026•41 min
This week, our guest is Anthony Pugliese, President and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Anthony joins the show as he approaches his five-year anniversary leading the IIA, reflecting on the major milestones and progress the organization has made during that time. He shares a look back at key initiatives from the past five years and discusses what the next phase could look like for the profession. We also talk about several recent research efforts, including the 2026 Risk in Focus surve...
Mar 10, 2026•41 min
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Mar 05, 2026•7 min
This week, we'll be joined by Marc Walrod, Controls Integration Leader at Clearsulting. Marc shares why controls integration needs to start far earlier than most organizations think, often in what he calls phase zero of a major transformation. From ERP implementations to rolling out AI across the enterprise, he explains how waiting too long to involve controls can create costly rework and unnecessary risk. He also walks through common myths management holds about controls, like assuming a well-k...
Mar 03, 2026•42 min
Links: Claude Cowork Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theauditpodcast?lang=en Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel . * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics . the services firm that helps auditors leapfrog up the analytic...
Feb 26, 2026•19 min
This week, we'll be joined by Brian Kuenzi, Founder of a Stealth AI Startup. Brian gets specific about what works when audit teams try to modernize. He breaks down why new methodologies fail without clear ownership, discipline, and follow-through and how innovation doesn't mean abandoning rigor. He shares practical examples of how to put structure around new ideas, set non-negotiable expectations, and still give teams room to test and improve. The result: audit processes that are flexible where ...
Feb 24, 2026•37 min
AI isn't the risk — not being able to explain it is Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theauditpodcast?lang=en Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel . * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics . the services firm that helps au...
Feb 18, 2026•4 min
This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is William Englehaupt, CEO and founder of Auditology and former director at KPMG. Bill shares his perspective on bringing discipline, structure, and consistency to audits by applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to the audit process. Drawing on his experience working with hundreds of audit teams across large public accounting firms, he explains why audits should be treated as standard work and how reducing variation in execution can dramatically improve...
Feb 17, 2026•29 min
This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is Aadesh Gandhre, Chief Audit Executive at DTCC. Aadesh shares his perspective on reshaping the perception of internal audit, both inside organizations and across the profession. Drawing on his background in technology and innovation, he explains why internal audit must move away from being seen as a spotlight that hunts for findings and instead become a lighthouse that helps organizations navigate risk and change. We talk about servant leadership and h...
Feb 10, 2026•52 min
This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is Roberto Zambelli, Head of Audit at Vodafone Three. Roberto breaks down the IIA's new topical requirements, with a particular focus on organizational behavior. He explains how these requirements are part of the IIA's Vision 2035 to modernize internal audit and provide clearer, more practical guidance for auditing complex and traditionally "soft" areas like culture and behavior. We also discuss how topical requirements move audit from broad principles t...
Feb 03, 2026•34 min
Links: Claude's new constitution 'Wake up to the risks of AI, they are almost here,' Anthropic boss warns Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theauditpodcast?lang=en Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel . * This podcast is brought to you by ...
Jan 28, 2026•4 min
This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is David Bowman, Senior Vice President and Global Chief Auditor at Unum Group. David shares his innovative approach to using data analytics across his audit team. He talks through how his team—roughly 60 auditors across three countries and five audit groups—implements analytics in a way that delivers measurable results to stakeholders, even for smaller teams with limited resources. We also dive into David's role in supporting these initiatives, the impor...
Jan 27, 2026•50 min
This week on The Audit Podcast, we're joined by returning guest Jason Mefford, audit leader advisor and founder of the Audit Leader Forum. Jason shares what it really means to have "real" conversations as an internal audit leader—and why authenticity, not ego, matters most. We talk through the situations where tough conversations come up most often, including with the board, the C-suite, executives, and staff. He also breaks down practical advice for navigating difficult discussions and introduc...
Jan 13, 2026•50 min
This week on The Audit Podcast , we're joined by Patrick Niemann, Partner and Leader of EY's U.S. Center for Board Matters. Pat brings a unique perspective shaped by decades of working directly with boards and audit committees. In this episode, he shares what's top of mind for board members right now—from uncertainty in the economic and geopolitical landscape to evolving expectations around risk management. We dig into how boards are thinking about cybersecurity, AI governance, and emerging tech...
Jan 06, 2026•36 min
Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theauditpodcast?lang=en Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel . * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics . the services firm that helps auditors leapfrog up the analytics maturity model. The...
Dec 24, 2025•7 min
To wrap up the year, Trent Russell is giving away a copy of Getting Ready to Roar: A Chief Auditor's Guide from Audit Room to Boardroom by Navin Pasricha —a book he believes every auditor should have on their shelf. How to enter: • Find the giveaway post on LinkedIn (from The Audit Podcast or Trent Russell) and leave a comment • Want an extra entry? Leave a written review of The Audit Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts That's it. Any comment counts. The winner will be selected over the holiday...
Dec 23, 2025•6 min
Links: Keep AI browsers out of your enterprise, warns Gartner OpenAI warns new models pose 'high' cybersecurity risk Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theauditpodcast?lang=en Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel . * This podcast is brought...
Dec 17, 2025•4 min
This week on The Audit Podcast, we're doing something a little different. It's an end-of-year, blooper-style episode that pulls back the curtain on the show. You'll hear the unscripted moments, side comments, and behind-the-scenes bits that usually get edited out—including just how many times Trent says, "Mary Charles cut that out." throughout the episodes (hint it's a lot). Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok . Also be sure to sign up for...
Dec 16, 2025•5 min
This week on The Audit Podcast, there's a new host in town… and it's not me. Eric Wilson steps in and leads a reverse interview where I finally take a turn as the guest. Be sure to connect with Eric on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok . Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel . Timecodes: 0:39 – What Made Trent Start The Audit Podcast 4...
Dec 09, 2025•21 min
This week on The Audit Podcast, there's a new host in town… and it's not me. Eric Wilson steps in and leads a reverse interview where I finally take a turn as the guest. Be sure to connect with Eric on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok . Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel . Timecodes: 1:30 – Lightning Round of Questions for Trent 6:...
Dec 02, 2025•37 min
This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is Mike McDonald, Chief Audit Executive at BorgWarner. This episode is a little different—it's a replay from one of our sessions at the Audit Analytics and AI Conference, sponsored by Supervisor. Mike has been in the CAE role at BorgWarner for about a year, and he walks us through what that first year has really looked like. We get into what he expected going into the role, what surprised him, and the biggest lessons he learned in his first hundred days....
Nov 25, 2025•26 min
This week on The Audit Podcast, we're joined by three members of Snowflake's internal audit team: Amrita , Pooja , and Ajay . Amrita Kapoor, Head of Internal Audit at Snowflake, walks us through how their team is using Snowflake's native tools to build practical analytics and AI solutions. She shares several real use cases their internal audit function has deployed—many of which Snowflake customers can replicate with the tools they already have. We're also joined by Pooja K., who takes us inside...
Nov 18, 2025•35 min
