Ep 215: Strategies to Secure More Resources for Internal Audit w/ Norman Marks
Release Date: 11/05/2024
Ep 240: Practical Tips to Improve Workplace Communication w/ Nancy Yuen (SoFi)
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This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Nancy Yuen, Financial Data and VP of SOX Governance at . In this episode, Nancy shares how emotional intelligence has been a driving force behind her career success—from her early days at KPMG to leadership roles at Clorox, Google, and now SoFi. Nancy realized she needed to intentionally build her emotional intelligence in order to thrive professionally. She opens up about that journey, how developing strong communication skills transformed her leadership style, and offers practical strategies others can apply in...
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Ep 239: Reimagining Audit Staffing w/ Chris Denver
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Ep 238: The Best Advice from Agentic AI Experts
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Ep 237: Protocol for Preparing for Your Best Audit Committee Meeting Ever w/ Rob Clark Jr. (Howard University)
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Ep 236: The one KPI for Internal Audit w/ Mark Freeman (Vermeer Corporation)
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Ep 233: How to Get More Internal Audit Budget w/ David Hill (HillAudit Training Ltd)
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Ep 232: A Contrarian View of Agentic AI w/ Andrew Clark (Monitaur)
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Ep 231: Enhancing Audit Analytics: Lessons in Automation and AI w/ Ishan Kunkur (Delta Air Lines)
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This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Ishan Kunkur, Digital Analytics Program Manager at Delta Air Lines. In this episode, Ishan shares how his team has embedded analytics into the audit process—from upskilling auditors with Power Query and Power BI training to automating SOX control testing, saving 360 hours annually. He explains how they evolved from performing analytics for audits to enabling auditors with data-driven tools, ultimately expanding into SOX automation and GRC dashboarding. Additionally, we dive into the intersection of AI and blockchain, discussing...
info_outlineThis week’s episode, we're joined by Norman Marks, author, thought leader, blogger, teacher, and occasional consultant.
In this episode, Norman shares what he sees as the top priority for Chief Audit Executives and gives practical tips on handling budget challenges, especially as audit teams face higher demands without matching resources.
Be sure to connect with Norman 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 the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel.
Timecodes:
4:47 - What's in your Internet Browsing History?
11:45 — Key responsibilities for CAEs
20:25 — Approaches to adding value
27:42 — Strategies for justifying budget for internal audit
36:00 — Achieving audit objectives
44:20 - Ways to Improve Your Thinking
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