AUDIT 15 FUN

In practice, the theory is different. Or only all practice contains all theory. There is a lot of theory about the Agile approach, but have you heard of anyone putting it into practice? David Coifman has. Listen in to learn how the framework helped his team prioritize and execute their work, improved their ability to identify root causes, and communication and collaboration with stakeholders. Hope you enjoy it!

Did you know that only 35% of listed companies in Japan have an Audit Committee? Most CAEs report to a supervisory board, which consists of zero directors. Mari Yonezawa didn't like that. So she changed the reporting structure within her organization. Listen to this episode for more board dynamics and changes from Mari's perspective.

What is social engineering? How is it affecting businesses nowadays? What is the most effective way to prevent it? These were some of the questions Chris Hadnagy, Social Engineering expert discussed in the latest episode of the AUDIT 15 FUN podcast.

Why should you care about KRIs? If you had to implement them, how would you go about doing that? Thoughtful panel discussion on the topic, featuring Linh Truong, Marco Nutini, and Robert Berry.

Who says we need a formal report to communicate our audit results? A thought-provoking debate between Andy Kovacs, Norman Marks, and Sara I. James.

What caused the Silicon Valley Bank failure? The Chief Risk Officer left in April 2022, what was that all about? How can we prevent similar failures in the future, if at all? John Maxfield from Maxfield On Banks answered these questions during the episode. He also wrote a thought-provoking article on the topic calling SVB's original sin hubris and greed. Do you agree? Link to the article: https://maxfieldonbanks.substack.com/p/the-original-sin-of-silicon-valley

Do we need Internal Audit where we are not wanted? A profound and philosophical discussion, but at times a semantic discord, between Marcel Scholte and Sabrina Segal. Who do you agree with?

Do you have a strategic communication plan for your audit department? If not, that is a great tool to empower your staff. What else can you do to empower your staff? What if you are afraid that they will fail?

Some of the best auditors I've ever worked with were over 50 years old. Why companies don't tap into those resources? What are some of the misconceptions about older workers? Listen in to find out!

Have you ever conducted a survey as part of your audit process? You may be doing it all wrong. Jami Shine, Corporate and IT Audit Manager, learned that in a recent project. Listen to this episode to hear the story, and the valuable lessons she shared with the community.