AUDIT 15 FUN

Welcome to the first ‘For Real Life’ episode of the AUDIT 15 FUN podcast, where we answer real scenario questions from our audience! In the first episode Linh Truong, Joseph Zumasigee, and Marco Nutini answered the following question: How do you get your organization to take risk management frameworks seriously, particularly in unregulated industries, to facilitate aligned risk management?   Linh, Joseph and Marco share practical advice and first hand experience in handling that!

In this episode, I'm joined by Julia White, Director at IAC, a specialist internal audit recruitment agency. Julia shares insights on the benefits of using recruiters for companies and highlights the advantages for individuals. Lastly, she reveals the key skills internal auditors will need to succeed in the next two to five years. What skills do you think will be critical to stay ahead in internal audit?

In this episode, I welcome Alex Rusate, SVP and Director of Internal Audit at Arrow Financial, to discuss the Emerging Leaders Program by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Alex shares his experience as a pilot program participant, highlighting the program's benefits, including career advancement, soft skill development, and networking opportunities. Don’t miss the deadline to apply: September 15th!

In this episode, I welcome Scott Madenburg, founder of ArcHybrid, to discuss his experience in internal audit at a Start-Up.Scott shares his journey, highlighting the differences in structure and approach. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability, communication, critical thinking, entrepreneurial spirit, and technical proficiency. Tune in for insights on navigating internal audit in a Start-Up environment.

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Summary of the IIA International Conference in Washington, DC from the perspective of eight internal audit leaders.

Join us for a debate on the use of AI avatars in internal audit, featuring Tom McLeod, experienced CAE and CRO, and Todd Davis, seasoned audit and risk committee chair. Tom argues that AI avatars can enhance engagement, education, and scalability in internal audit, while Todd cautions that clarity of thought and communication are key, and avatars may be a "crutch" rather than a solution. Are AI avatars the future of internal audit communications?

En este episodio, discutimos las nuevas normas de auditoría con Jorge Badillo en el Hot Seat; coanfitriones Jocelyn Cortés, presentadora del podcast "Auditoría en Movimiento"; y Ronald Fernández Romero, auditor con más de 20 años en el sector financiero. Exploramos cómo estas normas pueden fortalecer la profesión, promover la sostenibilidad y mejorar el impacto público. También abordamos la inteligencia artificial en la auditoría y cómo adoptarla sin perder el enfoque humano. Finalizamos con consejos para auditores nuevos y estrategias para implementar las nuevas normas de manera efectiva.

In this episode, Jeff Brown, author of "Leading the Digital Workforce" and former CISO at the State of Connecticut and currently at Microsoft, joins the podcast to discuss IT leadership, building personal resilience, and avoiding stress and burnout. Jeff shares insights from his book and his experience in IT leadership, covering topics such as: - How future IT leaders can shift from being primarily technology-focused to becoming more business-focused - Strategies for building personal resilience, including morning and evening routines, setting upper limits, and avoiding multitasking - Overcoming common challenges in implementing change, including resistance to change, inadequate resources, and poor communication Listen to the episode to learn more about Jeff's insights and experiences, and how they can apply to your own work in IT and internal audit.

In this episode, Hernan Murdoch, author and VP of audit content at ACI Learning, and Sanjay Vadlamini, an experienced internal audit leader, discuss the risks of internal audit being outsourced due to complexity, technology, and trust issues. They also discuss the need for internal audit to focus on strategic risks, build relationships, and collaborate with other players to provide comprehensive assurance. The conversation highlights the importance of continuous learning, and emphasize the need for grassroots advocacy in promoting the profession.