AUDIT 15 FUN

Explore the impact of new IIA standards on internal audit practices with Naji Fayad and Paul Sobel. Topics include ethics, professionalism, alignment with governance standards, and applying principle-based standards in different contexts. Learn how to enhance objectivity and independence in internal audits.

Have you heard of the five lines of accountability from OCEG? Or perhaps you're wondering what OCEG even is? Listen to Adrian Resag, Academic Director for OCEG, as he shares valuable insights on what this organization can offer internal auditors.

How do culture audits differ from HR surveys? What tangible benefits do they offer? These were the two questions posed to Linh Truong, author of The Seven Deadly Sins of Organizational Culture, and James Paterson, author of Beyond the Five Why's.

Yevgeniya Rossova, an expert on internal audit reporting, teams up with Mohamed Khattab, who navigates the intricacies of administrative reporting, and Aziz Fataliyev, who provokes deep thought on audit practices. They discuss whether internal audits should solely report to the board or if CEO/CFO oversight is viable. The conversation also highlights the challenges of managing auditor independence against the backdrop of administrative pressures, emphasizing the need for clear communication and proper organizational structures to enhance accountability.

Have you read the NACD 2024 Governance Outlook report. As an internal auditor, you should. It's what Board Directors care about in 2024. How can reconcile their needs with our work? Listen to Friso van der Oord, Senior VP of Content at NACD, for his insights on the topic!

Why? Lack of executive sponsorship? Risks implicitly accepted by the business? What is the root cause of action plans never being completed?

Get ready for a ChatGPT showdown! Abbas Al Lawati and Alex Rusate go head-to-head, tackling an easy and a tough question. I then throw them a curveball to put their skills to the test! CHECK IT OUT HERE: http://tinyurl.com/35e8t288

Have you ever used humor to ease the tension and create a friendly atmosphere during audit projects? A timely joke often makes complex reviews feel more manageable. Don't miss an engaging discussion with Aziz Fatalyiev and Yevgenya Rossova, IIA Presidents of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, on the significance of humor in auditing. How do you use humor in your audit projects? Share your stories in the comments below!

Internal Auditors do not have business acumen. That is a common complaint about the profession. So, what steps are you taking to bridge this gap within your team? How do you plan to enhance your business acumen through training? Join Sowmya Krishnan and Shagen Ganason for an insightful conversation on this topic.

Linh Truong provides a detailed approach on how to do it! Video episode: http://tinyurl.com/3ux4neeh