The Audit Podcast

This week Nick Dimola and Paul Flora from Quality Plus & Associates join the show with special guest host Ann Butera, Author and founder of The Whole Person Project. On this episode, they discuss the importance of communication in audit, the issues in making short reports, and the QAR process. Check out Ann’s books Say What!? Communicate with Tact and Impact and Mastering the Five Tiers of Audit Competency. Nick and Paul’s audit course at St Johns. Be sure to connect with Nick, Paul and Ann on LinkedIn or email Nick (ndimola@aol.com) or Paul (pflora@aol.com) for more info. 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. 

Rosaria Silipo joins the show to share her experience as Head of Data Science Evangelism at KNIME. On this episode, we discuss how to get started in data analytics, what does low code/no code actually mean, and the biggest risk when developing machine learning. Rosaria gives us a book recommendation for learning data science called Guide to Intelligent Data Science. KNIME hosts Data Connect: North America. Be sure to connect with Rosaria 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. 

Dr. Hernan Murdock joins the show to share his experience as VP of Audit Content at ACI Learning. On this episode, we discuss the skills data analysts should learn, Dr. Murdock’s favorite audit stories, and his book 100 Concepts, Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Success. Be sure to connect with Dr. Murdock 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!

Sabine Charles joins the show to share her experience as the Chief Executive Officer of the TAPA Institute. On this episode, we discuss the importance of sleep when studying for an exam, how TAPA Institute can make training for auditors easier, and how to pass CIA and CPA courses. Be sure to connect with Sabine on LinkedIn. This week’s episode is sponsored by the TAPA Institute. Join One of the Biggest FREE Virtual Global Internal Audit Summits of the Year! On February 16 & 17, 2022 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM EST, you have the chance to learn from experts in blockchain auditing, data analysis, innovative auditing techniques, and studying for certifications. Attend 100% virtually from the comfort of your home. They’re here with one goal: Help YOU level up YOUR skills! Reserve Your Tickets Now at https://lnkd.in/gbHqS32A And be sure to follow The Audit Podcast's 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!

Peyton Hahn joins the show discuss his experience as a Senior Internal Audit Manager of Risk Modeling & Data Analytics at Western & Southern Financial Group. On this episode, Peyton goes into detail about Machine learning, a deep dive into analytics, and the benefits to switching to Knime. Be sure to keep up with Peyton 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!

The week Jonathan Kimmitt joins the show with special guest host Julio Tirado. Jonathan is Chief Information Security Officer at the University of Tulsa and Julio is Director of Internal Audit at SpiritBank. On this episode, they dig into great questions about security. Some of the topics they touch on are the pressing issues of a CISO, the history of privacy, and resources for non-tech folks. Be sure to keep up with Julio and Jonathan 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!

Sarah Kuhn joins the show to share her experience as an Audit Consultant at ConocoPhillips. We discuss her favorite tools, RPA, Power Automate, pain points, and how to maintain bots. A wide variety of topics and a great episode! Be sure to connect with Sarah 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. 

Happy 2022! This year the goal of The Audit Podcast is to help make people’s brains happy. What better way the start off the new year than to talk about tools? This episode shares 6 favorite tools to help auditors become more efficient in 2022. Trent also discusses some exciting new updates for the podcast.   New Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram TikTok   Links for the tools mentioned in the podcast. Brain.FM Loom Listary Sanelater Toggl Lastpass 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. 

Terry O'Daniel, Director of Engineering (Risk & Compliance) at Instacart, joins us to talk about his unique management style. On the show, Terry discusses the biggest pain working with IA, lessons he has learned from working in a high growth tech company, and the cost to audit versus the cost to comply. Be sure to connect with Terry on LinkedIn. 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. 

This week on The Audit Podcast we are hitting the highlight reel to share some of the best moments from the show. Our guests share insights about their careers, management skills, book recommendations, or just about audit in general. We showcased our wide variety of guests including: Amanda White, Julio Tirado, Jason Mack, Michelle Fowler, Nicola Osinaike, Toby DeRoche, Leah Wietholter, Kelly Paxton, Norman Marks, and Richard Chambers Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and to watch the original clips on our  YouTube channel. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter. 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!