

The Audit Podcast
Trent Russell
On the show you can expect to hear from everyone: from the intern, to the IT audit director, CAE and audit committee members because all of their opinions are important.
We’ll talk about integrating tech into audit, how to get quick wins, the latest SOX guidance and whatever other topics the guests want to talk about and whatever you want to hear about.
Be sure to subscribe to the show in whatever you’re listening to it on now and we’ll talk to you soon.
We’ll talk about integrating tech into audit, how to get quick wins, the latest SOX guidance and whatever other topics the guests want to talk about and whatever you want to hear about.
Be sure to subscribe to the show in whatever you’re listening to it on now and we’ll talk to you soon.
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May 9, 2022 • 31min
Ep 96: How to handle the up-coming shift in security w/ Justin Allen (U.S. Bank)
This week Justin Allen, Head of Attack Surface Reduction at U.S. Bank joins the show. On his episode, we discuss how to handle the up-coming shift in security, how more auditors can get into cyber security, and the best way to implement Agile into an organization. Be sure to keep up with Justin on LinkedIn. And be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check out my favorite part of the interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics. * This podcast is also brought to you by AuditBoard, the leading cloud-based platform transforming how enterprises manage risk. AuditBoard’s integrated suite of easy-to-use audit, risk, and compliance solutions streamlines internal audit, SOX compliance, risk management, and security compliance. Automate processes and improve execution with AuditBoard’s purpose-built solution, which is designed to address the most pressing challenges of today's practitioners. Experience the latest in Audit, Risk, and Compliance technology. Visit AuditBoard.com to schedule your product walkthrough to see AuditBoard’s award-winning platform in action today.

Apr 26, 2022 • 37min
Ep 95: The Yellow Book w/ Leita Hart Fanta (Yellowbook-CPE.com)
This week Leita Hart Fanta, Founder of Yellowbook-CPE.com and Board Member of the IIA Austin Chapter joins the show. On her episode, we will discuss the history of the Yellow Book, the differences between the Yellow Book and the Red Book, and how to be more innovative when auditing. Be sure to keep up with Leita on LinkedIn and stay tuned for next week's episode. Resources: Webinar link: Data Analytics and Visualization for Auditors - May 2022 Transform Your Audit Summit Link: Transform your Audit Summit And be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check out my favorite part of the interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics. * This podcast is also brought to you by AuditBoard, the leading cloud-based platform transforming how enterprises manage risk. AuditBoard’s integrated suite of easy-to-use audit, risk, and compliance solutions streamlines internal audit, SOX compliance, risk management, and security compliance. Automate processes and improve execution with AuditBoard’s purpose-built solution, which is designed to address the most pressing challenges of today's practitioners. Experience the latest in Audit, Risk, and Compliance technology. Visit AuditBoard.com to schedule your product walkthrough to see AuditBoard’s award-winning platform in action today.

Apr 19, 2022 • 43min
Ep 94: How to build an audit department from the ground up w/ Josh Hultgren
This week Josh Hultgren, VP of Internal Audit at APi Group, joins the show. On his episode, we discussed why most internal auditors lack soft skills, how CAEs can change their mindset from an auditor to an executive, and how weekly excel challenges can bolster the team's capabilities. Be sure to keep up with Josh on LinkedIn and stay tuned for next week's episode. And be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check out my favorite part of the interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. It only took 16 seconds to give myself a five-star rating (beat that!). * This episode is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics. Greenskies is a service provider of expert data analysis, continuous monitoring, and RPA for forward-thinking internal audit teams. Schedule time today to leapfrog up the analytics maturity model! Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check out my favorite part of the interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics. * This podcast is also brought to you by AuditBoard, the leading cloud-based platform transforming how enterprises manage risk. AuditBoard’s integrated suite of easy-to-use audit, risk, and compliance solutions streamlines internal audit, SOX compliance, risk management, and security compliance. Automate processes and improve execution with AuditBoard’s purpose-built solution, which is designed to address the most pressing challenges of today's practitioners. Experience the latest in Audit, Risk, and Compliance technology. Visit AuditBoard.com to schedule your product walkthrough to see AuditBoard’s award-winning platform in action today.

Apr 12, 2022 • 33min
Ep 93: Guest host Ann Butera on how empathy can create better audits w/ Diana Kawarsky
This week Diana Kawarsky, President of The Soft Skills Group Inc, joins the show with special guest host Ann Butera, author and founder of The Whole Person Project. On this episode, they discuss importance of soft skills, how scripting can be beneficial, and how to find and use your voice. Check out Ann’s books Say What!? Communicate with Tact and Impact and Mastering the Five Tiers of Audit Competency. Be sure to keep up with Ann and Diana on LinkedIn. And be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check out my favorite part of the interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics. * This podcast is also brought to you by AuditBoard, the leading cloud-based platform transforming how enterprises manage risk. AuditBoard’s integrated suite of easy-to-use audit, risk, and compliance solutions streamlines internal audit, SOX compliance, risk management, and security compliance. Automate processes and improve execution with AuditBoard’s purpose-built solution, which is designed to address the most pressing challenges of today's practitioners. Experience the latest in Audit, Risk, and Compliance technology. Visit AuditBoard.com to schedule your product walkthrough to see AuditBoard’s award-winning platform in action today.

Apr 5, 2022 • 11min
Ep 92: Trent Answers Questions from GAM
This week, our host Trent Russell does a solo episode where he answers questions from GAM (General Audit Management) conference. Trent discusses his thoughts on automation, Power BI vs data analytics programs, and what your final product of your data analytics should look like. Be sure to connect with Trent on LinkedIn. And be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check out my favorite part of the interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. It only took 16 seconds to give myself a five-star rating (beat that!). * This episode is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics. Greenskies is a service provider of expert data analysis, continuous monitoring, and RPA for forward-thinking internal audit teams. Schedule time today to leapfrog up the analytics maturity model!

Mar 30, 2022 • 26min
Ep 91: Machine learning audit w/Andrew Clark (Monitaur)
This week, Andrew Clark, Co-Founder and CTO of Monitaur, joins the show. On this episode, he shares his pet peeves within internal audit, what is next for audit in the next five years, and how internal audit can stay relevant. Be sure to keep up with Andrew on LinkedIn. Resources: https://www.infoworld.com/ https://www.isaca.org/ https://www.elementsofai.com/ Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check out my favorite part of the interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics. * This podcast is also brought to you by AuditBoard, the leading cloud-based platform transforming how enterprises manage risk. AuditBoard’s integrated suite of easy-to-use audit, risk, and compliance solutions streamlines internal audit, SOX compliance, risk management, and security compliance. Automate processes and improve execution with AuditBoard’s purpose-built solution, which is designed to address the most pressing challenges of today's practitioners. Experience the latest in Audit, Risk, and Compliance technology. Visit AuditBoard.com to schedule your product walkthrough to see AuditBoard’s award-winning platform in action today.

Mar 22, 2022 • 22min
Ep 90: What gaps could be filled in compliance w/ Elizabeth Walker (LogicGate)
This week, Elizabeth Walker, Security Compliance Manager at LogicGate, joins the show. In her episode, Elizabeth shares lessons she has learned transitioning from IBM, her former company, to a startup like LogicGate. She also shares how to set team goals, what gaps could be filled in compliance, and how knowing the characters from the TV show The Office can help with compliance. Be sure to connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn. And be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check out my favorite part of the interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics. * This podcast is also brought to you by AuditBoard, the leading cloud-based platform transforming how enterprises manage risk. AuditBoard’s integrated suite of easy-to-use audit, risk, and compliance solutions streamlines internal audit, SOX compliance, risk management, and security compliance. Automate processes and improve execution with AuditBoard’s purpose-built solution, which is designed to address the most pressing challenges of today's practitioners. Experience the latest in Audit, Risk, and Compliance technology. Visit AuditBoard.com to schedule your product walkthrough to see AuditBoard’s award-winning platform in action today.

Mar 15, 2022 • 39min
Ep 89: How to attract, develop, and train new talent w/ Anne DeTraglia
This week, Anne DeTraglia, former Internal Audit Director of Sears and United Airlines, joins the show. On this episode, Anne shares her methods to building a strong team, what are OKRs, and how to attract new people to work for your company. Be sure to connect with Anne on LinkedIn. Internal Audit 3.0: The Future of Internal Audit is now And be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check out my favorite part of the interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics. * This podcast is also brought to you by AuditBoard, the leading cloud-based platform transforming how enterprises manage risk. AuditBoard’s integrated suite of easy-to-use audit, risk, and compliance solutions streamlines internal audit, SOX compliance, risk management, and security compliance. Automate processes and improve execution with AuditBoard’s purpose-built solution, which is designed to address the most pressing challenges of today's practitioners. Experience the latest in Audit, Risk, and Compliance technology. Visit AuditBoard.com to schedule your product walkthrough to see AuditBoard’s award-winning platform in action today.

Mar 8, 2022 • 17min
Ep 88: Automate SOX testing w/ Amrita Kapoor (Snowflake)
This week, Amrita Kapoor, Head of Internal Audit at Snowflake, joins the show. On this episode, Amrita shares her best advice for auditors, why automated SOX testing is so beneficial, and how to fix excess management. Be sure to connect with Amrita Kapoor on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to come to the 2022 General Audit Management Conference where Amrita, Ben Horton, and Trent Russell will be discussing Transforming Internal Audit Analytics: Automation and Beyond with panel host Richard Chambers. Register here. And be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check out my favorite part of the interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics. * This podcast is also brought to you by AuditBoard, the leading cloud-based platform transforming how enterprises manage risk. AuditBoard’s integrated suite of easy-to-use audit, risk, and compliance solutions streamlines internal audit, SOX compliance, risk management, and security compliance. Automate processes and improve execution with AuditBoard’s purpose-built solution, which is designed to address the most pressing challenges of today's practitioners. Experience the latest in Audit, Risk, and Compliance technology. Visit AuditBoard.com to schedule your product walkthrough to see AuditBoard’s award-winning platform in action today.

Mar 1, 2022 • 23min
Ep 87: Practical ways to create more security w/ Christian Hyatt (risk3sixty)
This week, Christian Hyatt, CEO & Co-founder of risk3sixty, joins the show. On this episode, we discuss practical ways to create more security, cryptographic key management, and how to audit third-party risk management with limited resources. Be extra sure to connect with Christian on LinkedIn as he provides great resources about security. And be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check out my favorite part of the interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics. * This podcast is also brought to you by AuditBoard, the leading cloud-based platform transforming how enterprises manage risk. AuditBoard’s integrated suite of easy-to-use audit, risk, and compliance solutions streamlines internal audit, SOX compliance, risk management, and security compliance. Automate processes and improve execution with AuditBoard’s purpose-built solution, which is designed to address the most pressing challenges of today's practitioners. Experience the latest in Audit, Risk, and Compliance technology. Visit AuditBoard.com to schedule your product walkthrough to see AuditBoard’s award-winning platform in action today.