Ep 236: The one KPI for Internal Audit w/ Mark Freeman (Vermeer Corporation)

This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Mark Freeman, Head of Internal Audit at Vermeer Corporation. In this episode, Mark shares insights from a recent CAE roundtable, where recruitment, audit committee metrics, and Copilot use cases topped the agenda. He also walks us through how he rebuilt internal audit’s reputation at Vermeer after stepping into a challenging environment. Plus, he gives us a look at the actual metrics he shares with his audit committee—offering a practical starting point for your own reporting conversations. Be sure to connect with Mark on LinkedIn.

 

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Timecodes:

 

3:03 - Timeless Advice from Charlie Munger

7:15 - Rethinking Recruitment and Talent in Audit

12:10 - Unlocking the Full Value of Internal Audit

15:20 - Reframing the Image of Internal Audit

21:50 - Why Metrics Matter

27:58 - Must-Reads for Audit Professionals

31:30 - Implementing Copilot: AI in Action

39:15 - Final Thoughts

 

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