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The Audit Podcast

Trent Russelltheauditpodcast.com
On the show you can expect to hear from everyone: from the intern, to the IT audit director, CAE and audit committee members because all of their opinions are important. We’ll talk about integrating tech into audit, how to get quick wins, the latest SOX guidance and whatever other topics the guests want to talk about and whatever you want to hear about. Be sure to subscribe to the show in whatever you’re listening to it on now and we’ll talk to you soon.

Episodes

Ep 114: Heat Maps and Risk Registers w/ Tim Leech (of Risk Oversight Solutions Inc.)

This week, Tim Leech, Managing Director of Risk Oversight Solutions Inc. , joins the show. He is an expert in risk assurance, strategy, and risk governance. On his episode, he shares why we should be focusing on demand driven audit, what is happening with the 2nd & 3rd generation of auditors, and why Tim “loves” heat maps and risk registers. Be sure to keep up with Tim on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok . Also be sure to ...

Sep 13, 202237 min

Ep 113: How to Conduct a Risk Assessment w/ Melisa Galasso (Galasso Learning Solutions)

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 newsletter and to check out my favorite part of th...

Sep 06, 202241 min

Ep 112: The Best Way Auditors Can Utilize their Time w/ Amanda Hill

This week, Amanda Hill, Sr. Manager of IT Audit at a global consulting firm, joins the show. On her episode, she shares the best ways auditors utilize their time, how CAEs can build up their audit departments, and advice when interviewing for internal audit. Be sure to keep up with Amanda on LinkedIn. 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 part of the interv...

Aug 30, 202222 min

Ep 111: Audit Reports with Dashboards and Data Visualizations w/ Sara I. James (Getting Words to Work (TM)

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 Radical Reporting YouTube video showing ex...

Aug 23, 202241 min

Ep 110: Why Internal Audit is uniquely suited for RPA w/ Bryant Richards (Nichols College)

This week, Bryant Richards, Director of Center for Intelligent Process Automation at Nichols College , joins the show. Bryant is an expert in Robotic Process Automation. On his episode, he shares the difference between RPA and automation, why Internal Audit is perfectly suited for RPA, and some great examples of RPA use cases. Be sure to keep up with Bryant on LinkedIn. Resources: Internal Auditors Are Uniquely Suited to Be Great at RPA Be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on Li...

Aug 16, 202233 min

Ep 109: Recruiting and retaining talent w/ Yulia Gurman (Packaging Corporation of America)

This week, Yulia Gurman, Vice President of Internal Audit and Corporate Security at Packaging Corporation of America joins the show. On her episode, she shares the one issue CAEs have, what audit leaders really need to care about, and one change that should be implemented in audit departments. Be sure to connent with Yulia on LinkedIn. 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...

Aug 09, 202223 min

Ep 108: Growing your audit team w/ Alan Maran and Rachel Nelson

This week, our guests are Alan Maran and Rachel Nelson. They are a part of an internal audit team for a Fortune 500 e-commerce company. On their episode, they discuss changes that have happened after growing the analytics team, working with data catalogues, and reporting to the audit committee with new data analytics capabilities. Be sure to keep up with Alan and Rachel on LinkedIn and stay tuned for next week's episode. Be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagr...

Aug 02, 202235 min

Ep 107: The Coolest Thing I’ve Built

This is a special episode of The Audit Podcast. Every two months our host, Trent Russell , gathers a group of audit professionals who strive to improve analytics. During these meetings they discuss best practices, new tech, and the coolest things they have built in internal audit. This episode compiles the answers of the some of the coolest things they or their team has built. Our guests: Peyton Hahn Peyton Hahn Jeremy Croy Sarah Kuhn David Moskowitz Francisco Aristiguieta Joe Kaczorowski Rachel...

Jul 26, 202218 min

Ep 106: How to Work with the Audit Committee w/ Norman Marks

This week Norman Marks joins the show. Norman is a globally recognized risk management and internal audit thought leader. On his episode, he shares how to work with the audit committee, report writing and how to change it for the better, and handling one-on-ones with audit committee members. This episode was previously recorded on our other podcast The Audit Room. Co-hosts Tracie Marquardt and Trent Russell go live every Tuesday on Zoom to answer your auditing questions. Be sure to connect with ...

Jul 19, 202245 min

Ep 105: How to make better audit observations w/ Katrina Szadek (Genworth Mortgage Insurance)

This week Katrina Szadek, Enterprise Risk and Audit Leader at Genworth Mortgage Insurance , joins the show. Katrina is a continuous improvement enthusiast and organizational growth expert. On her episode, she shares the implications of unconscious bias in audit, how to help avoid risk in an organization when it comes to climate change, and why she thinks Internal Audit should not have to report to the CFO. Be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok...

Jul 12, 202233 min

Ep 104: How to deliver bad news w/ Julie Thompson (Auditing Alliance)

This week Julie Thompson, Founder of Auditing Alliance , joins the show with special guest host Ann Butera, author and founder of The Whole Person Project . On this episode, they discuss Julie's background as a certified professional environmental auditor, the best ways to deliver bad news, and choosing your words wisely to communicate the message you wish to share. Check out Ann’s books Say What!? Communicate with Tact and Impact and Mastering the Five Tiers of Audit Competency . Be sure to kee...

Jul 05, 202234 min

Ep 103: Developing an Executive Presence w/ Tom Rudenko (Yelp)

This week Tom Rudenko,Head of Audit at Yelp , joins the show. On his episode, he shares the importance of learning to speak in your customers language, how a culture change can be implemented in Internal Audit, and advice for CAEs on how to lean into that executive presence. 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 part of the interview on The Audit Podcast Yo...

Jun 28, 202226 min

Ep 102: How to form a data strategy w/ Wouter Trappers (Xudo Data Boutique)

This week Wouter Trappers, Founder, CEO, and Data and Analytics Business Partner of Xudo Data Boutique , joins the show. Wouter is an expert on architecture, strategy, and culture. On his episode, we discuss how a data strategy in a department would differ from an entire organization, how startups should strategize when it comes to data, and learning how to manage change when it comes to the culture of audit. Be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram , and Tik...

Jun 21, 202222 min

Ep 101: The Best Advice from The Audit Podcast

This week on The Audit Podcast we are hitting the highlight reel to share some of the best moments from the show. Our guests share insights about their careers, management skills, book recommendations, or just about audit in general. We showcased our wide variety of guests including: Payton Hahn, Sabine Charles, Dr. Hernan Murdock, Rosaria Silipo, Christian Hyatt, Amrita Kapoor, Anne DeTraglia, Andrew Clark, Josh Hultgren, and Justin Allen. Be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts o...

Jun 14, 202227 min

Ep 100: Visuals for audit reports and the Audit Committee w/Kate Strachnyi

This week Kate Strachnyi, Founder and Community Manager at DATAcated , joins the show. On her episode, she shares her insights on data visualization, the best way non-data people can learn data, and the value of telling stories through using data. Be sure to keep up with Kate 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 part of the interview on ...

Jun 07, 202239 min

Trent's Big Announcement: The Audit Room Podcast

The Audit Room is the #1 podcast where you can share your audit experiences, ask questions and get expert coaching and feedback. Episodes are recorded LIVE every Tuesday at 11 am CST - that's 11 am Chicago time, 12 noon New York, and 6 pm Berlin. Be sure to check out our next meeting and get all your auditing questions answered. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check out my favorite part of the interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel . This podcast is brough...

Jun 01, 20222 min

Ep 99: Guest host Ann Butera on how to become a CAE w/ Audley Bell

This week Audley Bell, former Chief Audit Executive from World Vision , joins the show with special guest host Ann Butera, author and founder of The Whole Person Project . On this episode, they discuss how CAEs can stay connected with their team, what audit can provide in a corporation, challenges a CAE will face, and advice for future CAEs. 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 Audley ...

May 24, 202231 min

Ep 98: How to ask better questions w/ James Paulus (Daseke Inc.)

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 establishing an Internal Audit Departmen...

May 17, 202228 min

Ep 97: How to communicate the value of internal audit w/ Steve Sanders (Bank of Ireland)

This week Steve Sanders, Chief Audit Executive at Bank of Ireland , joins the show. On his episode, we discuss old school vs new school audit, how to give helpful feedback to your clients, and how to communicate the value of internal audit. Be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok . 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 che...

May 10, 202237 min

Ep 96: How to handle the up-coming shift in security w/ Justin Allen (U.S. Bank)

This week Justin Allen, Head of Attack Surface Reduction at U.S. Bank joins the show. On his episode, we discuss how to handle the up-coming shift in security, how more auditors can get into cyber security, and the best way to implement Agile into an organization. Be sure to keep up with Justin on LinkedIn. And be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok . Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikT...

May 09, 202231 min

Ep 95: The Yellow Book w/ Leita Hart Fanta (Yellowbook-CPE.com)

This week Leita Hart Fanta, Founder of Yellowbook-CPE.com and Board Member of the IIA Austin Chapter joins the show. On her episode, we will discuss the history of the Yellow Book, the differences between the Yellow Book and the Red Book, and how to be more innovative when auditing. Be sure to keep up with Leita on LinkedIn and stay tuned for next week's episode. Resources: Webinar link: Data Analytics and Visualization for Auditors - May 2022 Transform Your Audit Summit Link: Transform your Aud...

Apr 26, 202237 min

Ep 94: How to build an audit department from the ground up w/ Josh Hultgren

This week Josh Hultgren, VP of Internal Audit at APi Group , joins the show. On his episode, we discussed why most internal auditors lack soft skills, how CAEs can change their mindset from an auditor to an executive, and how weekly excel challenges can bolster the team's capabilities. Be sure to keep up with Josh on LinkedIn and stay tuned for next week's episode. And 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...

Apr 19, 202243 min

Ep 93: Guest host Ann Butera on how empathy can create better audits w/ Diana Kawarsky

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. And be sure to follow us on our new soc...

Apr 12, 202233 min

Ep 92: Trent Answers Questions from GAM

This week, our host Trent Russell does a solo episode where he answers questions from GAM (General Audit Management) conference. Trent discusses his thoughts on automation, Power BI vs data analytics programs, and what your final product of your data analytics should look like. Be sure to connect with Trent on LinkedIn. And 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 favo...

Apr 05, 202211 min

Ep 91: Machine learning audit w/Andrew Clark (Monitaur)

This week, Andrew Clark, Co-Founder and CTO of Monitaur , joins the show. On this episode, he shares his pet peeves within internal audit, what is next for audit in the next five years, and how internal audit can stay relevant. Be sure to keep up with Andrew on LinkedIn. Resources: https://www.infoworld.com/ https://www.isaca.org/ https://www.elementsofai.com/ 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 ...

Mar 30, 202226 min

Ep 90: What gaps could be filled in compliance w/ Elizabeth Walker (LogicGate)

This week, Elizabeth Walker, Security Compliance Manager at LogicGate , joins the show. In her episode, Elizabeth shares lessons she has learned transitioning from IBM, her former company, to a startup like LogicGate. She also shares how to set team goals, what gaps could be filled in compliance, and how knowing the characters from the TV show The Office can help with compliance. Be sure to connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn. And be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn ...

Mar 22, 202222 min

Ep 89: How to attract, develop, and train new talent w/ Anne DeTraglia

This week, Anne DeTraglia, former Internal Audit Director of Sears and United Airlines, joins the show. On this episode, Anne shares her methods to building a strong team, what are OKRs, and how to attract new people to work for your company. Be sure to connect with Anne on LinkedIn. Internal Audit 3.0: The Future of Internal Audit is now And be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok . Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on...

Mar 15, 202239 min

Ep 88: Automate SOX testing w/ Amrita Kapoor (Snowflake)

This week, Amrita Kapoor, Head of Internal Audit at Snowflake , joins the show. On this episode, Amrita shares her best advice for auditors, why automated SOX testing is so beneficial, and how to fix excess management. Be sure to connect with Amrita Kapoor on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to come to the 2022 General Audit Management Conference where Amrita, Ben Horton, and Trent Russell will be discussing Transforming Internal Audit Analytics: Automation and Beyond with panel host Richard Chambers. Re...

Mar 08, 202217 min

Ep 87: Practical ways to create more security w/ Christian Hyatt (risk3sixty)

This week, Christian Hyatt, CEO & Co-founder of risk3sixty, joins the show. On this episode, we discuss practical ways to create more security, cryptographic key management, and how to audit third-party risk management with limited resources. Be extra sure to connect with Christian on LinkedIn as he provides great resources about security. And be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok . Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts o...

Mar 01, 202223 min

Ep 86: Guest host Ann Butera on Lessons Learned from a QAR w/ Nick Dimola and Paul Flora (Quality Plus & Associates)

This week Nick Dimola and Paul Flora from Quality Plus & Associates join the show with special guest host Ann Butera, Author and founder of The Whole Person Project . On this episode, they discuss the importance of communication in audit, the issues in making short reports, and the QAR process. Check out Ann’s books Say What!? Communicate with Tact and Impact and Mastering the Five Tiers of Audit Competency . Nick and Paul’s audit course at St Johns . Be sure to connect with Nick , Paul and Ann ...

Feb 23, 202231 min