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 topics CAEs should consider discussing with their CEOs during quarterly meetings . Be sure to connect...
Apr 04, 2023•35 min
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 our new social media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok . Also be sure to sign up for The Aud...
Mar 28, 2023•19 min
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 statement from the new IIA standards and emphasizes the need for internal audit to become more customer-cen...
Mar 21, 2023•42 min
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 own consulting company, and a peek behind the curtain of the audit committee. Resources: Kyle’s blog...
Mar 14, 2023•25 min
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. Resources: 2022 Internal Audit Beacon Awards Rob’s new book Audit Bites Friday Fraudster Be sure to con...
Mar 07, 2023•32 min
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 accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok . Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and t...
Feb 28, 2023•34 min
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 into the topic of analytics and the mindset shift that internal audit needs to adopt to deliver data-...
Feb 21, 2023•37 min
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 with Waseem on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn , Ins...
Feb 14, 2023•36 min
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 Internal Auditors Use Eight issues busy audit committees should not ignore Certified Chief Audit Executive (...
Feb 07, 2023•42 min
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 ExcelIsFun Risky Biz Newsletter Be sure to keep up with Adam on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our new...
Jan 31, 2023•28 min
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 Intelligence Professional Program Ethical Machines: Your Concise Guide to Totally Unbiased, Transparent, and Respec...
Jan 24, 2023•34 min
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 transform her audit department, and her strategies for performing regular risk assessments using Agile metho...
Jan 17, 2023•34 min
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 effective data governance, and the challenges of talent retention in the analytics field. Also, be su...
Jan 10, 2023•17 min
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 highlights the top 10 mistakes companies often make when implementing data governance. Be sure to keep up w...
Jan 03, 2023•42 min
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 audit report. Be sure to keep up with Sara on LinkedIn. Resources: 30% discount of Sara’s new book R...
Dec 27, 2022•40 min
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 Impact and Mastering the Five Tiers of Audit Competency . Be sure to keep up with Ann and Diana on LinkedIn....
Dec 20, 2022•33 min
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, student continues signing after mic cuts during National Anthem at Rays game When should a company consider ...
Dec 13, 2022•27 min
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 media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok . Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newslette...
Dec 06, 2022•41 min
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 Friday Fraudsters Alex Sidorinko AuditBoard Auditors General and Inspector general Follow Tim Leech Follow Hal Garyn ...
Nov 29, 2022•17 min
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 , Instagram , and TikTok . Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check out my favorite...
Nov 22, 2022•30 min
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, David Hill, Paul Smith, and Linda Tuck Chapman. Be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on...
Nov 17, 2022•18 min
This week, Paul Alberga, Principal Auditor at The City of Los Angeles , joins the show. On his episode, we discuss why it is important to start streamlining your fieldwork process, the biggest problem internal audit is facing, and what's in store for the future of audit. Be sure to connect with Paul on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok . Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check out my favorite p...
Nov 08, 2022•24 min
This week, Tom McLeod, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Audit Officer at Melbourne Business School, joins the show. On his episode, Tom goes into detail about how he started a WhatsApp groups for auditors. Be sure to keep up with Tom on LinkedIn. Resources: WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HfYmW505QoeAzITdHOZTiF Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok . Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check out my favorite pa...
Nov 01, 2022•44 min
This week, Jon Taber, Internal Audit Manager at Casey's and Host of the AUDIT 15 FUN Podcast, joins the show. On his episode, Jon gives great advice when it comes to building resumes and interviewing. We also discuss why it's important to have passionate auditors, spreading positive messages about audit, and how Jon's podcast has shed light on new things about audit. Our host, Trent Russell, did an episode of Jon's podcast AUDIT 15 FUN . Check it out here . Be sure to keep up with Jon on LinkedI...
Oct 25, 2022•33 min
Oct 21, 2022•2 hr 34 min
This week, Linda Tuck Chapman, Chief Executive Officer at Third Party Risk Institute , joins the show. She is the leading expert in third-party risk management (TPRM), educator, and author. On her episode, we discuss what industries are being affected the most by TPRM, how data and TPRM work together, and what audit departments are struggling with the most. Be sure to keep up with Linda on LinkedIn. Resources: Third-Party Risk Management: A Practical Guide Third-Party Risk Management: Driving En...
Oct 18, 2022•27 min
This week, Paul D. Smith, Senior Vice President and Chief Audit Executive of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated , joins the show. He is an expert in Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, Analytical Skills, Management, and Leadership. On his episode, we discuss how to grow your audit department, the #1 issue being discussed with CAEs, and what question should the audit committee be asking audit leadership. Be sure to keep up with Paul on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our n...
Oct 11, 2022•28 min
This week, David Hill, Chief Executive Officer at SWAP Internal Audit Services , joins the show. He is an expert in Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Corporate Governance. On his episode, we discuss David's unique transformational mindset as an audit leader, the #1 issue being discussed with CAEs, and how to issue audit reports faster. Be sure to keep up with David on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok . Also be sure to s...
Oct 04, 2022•27 min
This week, Qadir Abdul, Internal Audit Manager at Groupe B2V , joins the show. His main focus is training new auditors and improving soft skills. On his episode, we discuss Qadir's approach to training new auditors, how to deal with people who are scared of being audited, and how to implement change management when a company goes through a culture change with analytics. Be sure to keep up with Qadir on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram ...
Sep 27, 2022•31 min
This week, Jason Meneses, Vice President of Internal Audit at Jushi Holdings Inc , joins the show. He is an expert in risk assurance, strategy, and risk governance. On his episode, he shares his thoughts on audit, cannabis, and all the risks involved. Jason also gives some great advice about working with vendors and how CAEs can have a stronger executive presence. Be sure to keep up with Jason on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram , and ...
Sep 20, 2022•42 min
