The Audit Podcast Ep 198: How Data Literacy Makes for a Better Auditor w/ Joe Earl (Sutter Health)
Jun 25, 2024
Joe Earl, Director of Internal Audit at Sutter Health, discusses the significance of data literacy for auditors, how it enhances understanding of the audit business, and shares resources for developing data literacy. He explains why having data literacy makes sense, how it improves auditors, and the importance of understanding hospital billing complexity.
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What Data Literacy Really Means
- Data literacy is reading and critically thinking about data and telling its story.
- It combines curiosity, analysis, and communication to interpret and share findings.
Make Collaboration Part Of Methodology
- Embed analyst-auditor collaboration into audit methodology with pre-planning meetings.
- Schedule built-in touchpoints so teams align on data sources and objectives early.
Start With Practical Resources
- Use LinkedIn Learning and Jordan Morrow's book 'Be Data Literate' to start your foundation.
- Pair videos with hands-on practice to turn concepts into skills.