The Audit Podcast
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.
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IA on AI - Happy Holidays
12/24/2025
IA on AI - Happy Holidays
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Holiday Giveaway from The Audit Podcast 2025
12/23/2025
Holiday Giveaway from The Audit Podcast 2025
To wrap up the year, Trent Russell is giving away a copy of Getting Ready to Roar: A Chief Auditor’s Guide from Audit Room to Boardroom by —a book he believes every auditor should have on their shelf. How to enter: • Find the giveaway post on LinkedIn (from The Audit Podcast or Trent Russell) and leave a comment • Want an extra entry? Leave a written review of The Audit Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts That’s it. Any comment counts. The winner will be selected over the holiday break and announced soon after. Even if you don’t win, this is a . Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and thanks for listening. We’ll see you in 2026. * This podcast is brought to you by , 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 .
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IA on AI – Keep AI browsers out of your enterprise
12/17/2025
IA on AI – Keep AI browsers out of your enterprise
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Ep 268: Blooper Reel 2025
12/16/2025
Ep 268: Blooper Reel 2025
This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re doing something a little different. It’s an end-of-year, blooper-style episode that pulls back the curtain on the show. You’ll hear the unscripted moments, side comments, and behind-the-scenes bits that usually get edited out—including just how many times Trent says, “Mary Charles cut that out.” throughout the episodes (hint it’s a lot). Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on . * This podcast is brought to you by , 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 .
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Ep 267: Eric Wilson Interviews Trent Russell (Part 2)
12/09/2025
Ep 267: Eric Wilson Interviews Trent Russell (Part 2)
This week on The Audit Podcast, there’s a new host in town… and it’s not me. Eric Wilson steps in and leads a reverse interview where I finally take a turn as the guest. Be sure to connect with on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on . Timecodes: 0:39 – What Made Trent Start The Audit Podcast 4:09 – The Origins of IA on AI 6:09 – Understanding the “How” 10:34 – Trent’s Most Memorable Podcast Episodes 13:11 – Where to Listen to The Audit Podcast 14:13 – Skill Sets New Auditors Should Focus On 15:36 – The Biggest Shift in Internal Audit 16:25 – What Keeps Trent Motivated 17:04 – Trent’s Green Thumb Challenges 18:56 – Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by , 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 .
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Ep 266: Eric Wilson Interviews Trent Russell (Part 1)
12/02/2025
Ep 266: Eric Wilson Interviews Trent Russell (Part 1)
This week on The Audit Podcast, there’s a new host in town… and it’s not me. Eric Wilson steps in and leads a reverse interview where I finally take a turn as the guest. Be sure to connect with on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on . Timecodes: 1:30 – Lightning Round of Questions for Trent 6:23 – Trent’s Career Journey 13:25 – Trent’s Work–Life Balance 16:39 – Greenskies Analytics: How Tech Has Changed Things 19:50 – The Footprint of Greenskies Analytics 20:42 – Using Copilot to Accelerate Analytics in Your Company 25:10 – What’s New for Greenskies Analytics 26:15 – How Trent Started Running The Audit Analytics and AI Conference 32:50 – New Conferences 35:33 – A Sneak Peek at Future Conferences * This podcast is brought to you by , 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 .
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Ep 265: Stepping into the CAE Role w/ Mike McDonald (BorgWarner)
11/25/2025
Ep 265: Stepping into the CAE Role w/ Mike McDonald (BorgWarner)
This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is Mike McDonald, Chief Audit Executive at BorgWarner. This episode is a little different—it’s a replay from one of our sessions at the Audit Analytics and AI Conference, sponsored by Supervisor. Mike has been in the CAE role at BorgWarner for about a year, and he walks us through what that first year has really looked like. We get into what he expected going into the role, what surprised him, and the biggest lessons he learned in his first hundred days. Be sure to connect with Mike on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on . Timecodes: 2:14 — What It’s Like Stepping into the CAE Role 8:19 — Understanding Internal Audit’s Mission 9:31 — How CAEs Allocate Resources 11:09 — A CAE’s Perspective on KPIs 13:52 — Using Full-Population Testing Effectively 16:16 — How to Implement Supervision 17:26 — Building In-House Solutions vs. Using External Tools 20:31 — Identifying What Truly Matters with Population Testing 22:32 — The Skill Sets CAEs Want 24:30 — How Internal Audit Teams Are Using AI * This podcast is brought to you by , 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 .
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Ep 264: How Internal Audit Teams Are Building AI Tool with no Tech Background Needed (Snowflake)
11/18/2025
Ep 264: How Internal Audit Teams Are Building AI Tool with no Tech Background Needed (Snowflake)
This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by three members of Snowflake’s internal audit team: , , and . Amrita Kapoor, Head of Internal Audit at Snowflake, walks us through how their team is using Snowflake’s native tools to build practical analytics and AI solutions. She shares several real use cases their internal audit function has deployed—many of which Snowflake customers can replicate with the tools they already have. We’re also joined by Pooja K., who takes us inside the AI tool she built for the audit team. And here’s the part that might surprise you: Pooja has no technical background—no analytics, no IT, no engineering—and yet she built her AI solution in a single evening. She breaks down exactly how she approached it, what she created, and why auditors without a tech background should feel empowered to start experimenting. Finally, Ajay R., Internal Audit Manager at Snowflake, walks through additional AI and data analytics use cases their team has implemented, highlighting what’s possible when internal audit fully leverages Snowflake’s capabilities. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on . Timecodes: 4:38 - Snowflake: Team Introductions 14:08 - Leveraging Data Analytics for ITGCs 20:07 - Testing Termination Controls 24:16 - Strengthening Collaboration Between Internal and External Audit 27:46 - How AI Is Shaping Resources and Hiring 30:17 - Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by , 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 .
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IA on AI – The Importance of Human Review for AI Output
11/12/2025
IA on AI – The Importance of Human Review for AI Output
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Ep 263: Building Early Career Goals on the Road to Chief Audit Executive w/ Jamie Meziere
11/11/2025
Ep 263: Building Early Career Goals on the Road to Chief Audit Executive w/ Jamie Meziere
This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is Jamie Meziere, Chief Audit Executive at . Jamie shares what FedEx’s analytics and AI program looks like today and the one thing she wishes every auditor would start doing now. She also talks about the early career goal she set to become a CAE—and how she created a plan, executed on it, and ultimately stepped into the Chief Audit Executive role at one of the largest organizations in the world. We also get into what happens after you reach that milestone: what her first year as CAE has looked like, how she approached her first performance evaluation, and the criteria she believes matter most when evaluating CAEs. Be sure to connect with on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on . Timecodes: 3:15 - Jamie's LLM History 6:10 — Leveraging AI for Vision and Strategic Planning 8:54 — Jamie’s Top Advice for Auditors 11:20 — Early Career Goals and Jamie’s Path to Becoming a CAE 16:02 — Goal-Setting and the Importance of Mentorship 22:40 — Guidance for CAE Evaluations 24:30 - Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by , 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 .
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IA on AI – Building Apps and Workflow with Copilot
11/06/2025
IA on AI – Building Apps and Workflow with Copilot
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Ep 262: The Importance of Feedback Loops w/ Clarissa Lucas
11/04/2025
Ep 262: The Importance of Feedback Loops w/ Clarissa Lucas
This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is Clarissa Lucas, author of . Back by popular demand, Clarissa discusses whether auditing with agility is more of a mindset or a methodology—and why focusing on the why matters more than the how. She shares practical ways teams can move from a “practice-first” approach to an agile mindset and highlights key agile practices supported by recent research she’s translated for the audit community. Be sure to connect with on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on . Timecodes: 2:15 – Clarissa’s Favorite AI Prompt 10:46 – Auditing With Agility 14:18 – Shifting the Mindset Around Agile Methodology 17:04 – Anchoring to the “Why” 19:02 – Why a “Practices-First” Approach Doesn’t Work 21:50 – How to Effectively Measure the “Why” 27:43 – The Importance of Feedback Loops 31:17 – Breaking Work into Smaller, Manageable Batches 32:09 – Helpful Resources for Auditors 36:10 – Use Case Corner: Managing Too Many Stand-Ups 41:10 – Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by , 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 .
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Ep 261: Why Auditors Need Smarter Tools w/ Ed Zimmer (ControlSense)
10/28/2025
Ep 261: Why Auditors Need Smarter Tools w/ Ed Zimmer (ControlSense)
This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is Ed Zimmer, Founder of ControlSense and Principal at Advanced Risk and Controls Analytics, LLC. In this episode, Ed shares what inspired him to launch ControlSense after decades of experience in audit innovation. He talks about the challenges he saw auditors facing, how ControlSense helps solve inconsistencies in the audit process, and why he believes privacy and security must stay at the center of any AI discussion. Ed also walks through a short demo of ControlSense, showing how the platform brings consistency and efficiency to internal audit workflows. For those listening on audio, is available on YouTube here. Be sure to connect with Ed on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on . Timecodes: 1:57 - Ed’s Go-To AI Prompts 5:16 - What lead Ed to Launch ControlSense 6:55 - Solving Audit Inconsistencies with ControlSense 8:51 – Aligning with Each Company’s Audit Methodology 14:22 – What Sets ControlSense Apart from Other AI Tools 22:24 – ControlSense in Action: Demo 31:15 – Why Users Feel Safe Inputting Data into ControlSense 32:45 - Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by , 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 .
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IA on AI – Auditing AI in police reporting
10/22/2025
IA on AI – Auditing AI in police reporting
Links: Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: Instagram: TikTok: Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast . * This podcast is brought to you by . the services firm that helps auditors leapfrog 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 .
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Ep 260: How EY Is Helping Clients Implement AI w/ Paul Goodhew (EY)
10/21/2025
Ep 260: How EY Is Helping Clients Implement AI w/ Paul Goodhew (EY)
This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is Paul Goodhew, Partner and Global Assurance Innovation & Emerging Technology. In this episode, Paul discusses how EY is helping clients implement artificial intelligence and the importance of understanding both the potential and risks of this rapidly advancing technology. He explains why AI is different from all other tool auditors have seen, outlines how EY’s AI Assurance Framework is guiding professionals globally, and offers practical advice for auditors learning to evaluate controls that use AI. Paul also shares his personal approach to staying current—testing at least one new AI tool a month—and how EY is equipping hundreds of thousands of people across the firm with the right skills to use AI responsibly. Be sure to connect with on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on . Timecodes: 1:35 - How Paul Uses ChatGPT 7:09 - The One Thing Every Auditor Should Do 9:27 - Why AI Is Different Than Every Other Tool 12:30 - How EY Is Helping Clients Implement AI 17:46 - How Internal Audit Can Build Confidence in AI-Driven Controls 22:21 - Why AI Governance Should Be a Top Priority for Companies 25:21 - When Governance Struggles to Keep Up With Technology 27:45 - Agentic IA Advances within the Next Year 33:44 - Training and Upskilling Teams for the AI Era 37:12 - Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by , 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 .
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Ep 259: What It Really Takes to Modernize Internal Audit w/ Ronnie Welch
10/14/2025
Ep 259: What It Really Takes to Modernize Internal Audit w/ Ronnie Welch
This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is Ronnie Welch, Chief Audit Executive at Guardian Life. Ronnie has spent his career in insurance audit, with experience at MetLife, Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, and several Big Four firms. In this episode, Ronnie talks about how he’s modernizing internal audit and shares the practical steps his team has taken at Guardian Life. He explains his three-tier analytics system, which helps his 48-person audit team work more efficiently and make a bigger impact. Listeners will come away with clear, actionable ideas for strengthening their own audit teams—no matter the size. We also highlight Ronnie’s achievement of winning Guardian Life’s CEO Award nearly ten years before stepping into his current role, showing the dedication and leadership that have defined his career. Be sure to connect with on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on . Timecodes: 1:06 – How Ronnie Uses LLMs 4:38 – Agent Outsourcing 10:04 – Innovating the Team’s Knowledge of AI 15:17 – Who Is Internal Audit’s Customer? Let’s Serve Them 18:20 – Training for Soft Skills 20:45 – Getting the Entire Team to a Basic Analytics Level 27:12 – Tweaks Made to the Three-Tier System Along the Way 30:13 – Ronnie Wins the CEO Award 32:42 – IIA Vision 2035 33:53 – Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by , 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 .
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IA on AI – Dealing with Unmanageable Expectations of AI within your Company
10/08/2025
IA on AI – Dealing with Unmanageable Expectations of AI within your Company
Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: Instagram: TikTok: Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast . * This podcast is brought to you by . the services firm that helps auditors leapfrog 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 .
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Ep 258: Bringing Audit Data to Life with Visualizations w/ Valerie Ann Zappia (Victoria’s Secret)
10/07/2025
Ep 258: Bringing Audit Data to Life with Visualizations w/ Valerie Ann Zappia (Victoria’s Secret)
This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Valerie Zappia, Internal Audit Data Analytics Manager at Victoria’s Secret. In this episode, she takes the opportunity to address those unanswered questions and share her perspective on the challenges many audit teams are facing today. She discusses the realities of managing data availability and quality issues, how to navigate the ever-present debate around selecting tools, and what she’s doing to upskill non-data auditors on her team. Valerie also shares her thoughts on how internal audit can better align analytics work with the broader strategy and priorities of the organization. Be sure to connect with on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on . Timecodes: 1:31 – Tackling data acquisition challenges 6:44 – Choosing the right tools with insights from a data analytics expert 11:55 – Building data literacy among non-auditors 17:12 – Securing buy-in from stakeholders outside internal audit 25:24 – Final thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by , 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 .
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Ep 257: Why Public Sector Projects Fail w/ Matthew Oleniuk
09/30/2025
Ep 257: Why Public Sector Projects Fail w/ Matthew Oleniuk
This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Matthew Oleniuk, founder of The Risk Insider and former Chief Audit Executive in the public sector. Matthew shares lessons from 15 years as a CAE, what he’s most passionate about right now, and his perspective on how to predict whether public sector projects will succeed—or fail. Be sure to connect with on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on . Timecodes: 2:20 – How Matthew Uses LLMs 5:28 – Advice for CAE Leaders 11:20 – The Dynamics of Building an Audit Committee 15: 35 – The Mindset of Empowering the Team 25:03 – What Matthew Is Especially Passionate About Right Now 29:17 – Why Public Sector Projects Fail 33:21 - Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by , 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 .
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IA on AI – Injected AI Bots and The Rise of Orphan Agents
09/24/2025
IA on AI – Injected AI Bots and The Rise of Orphan Agents
Links: Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: Instagram: TikTok: Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast . * This podcast is brought to you by . the services firm that helps auditors leapfrog 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 .
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Ep 256: Soft Skills = Power Skills w/ Geoff Kovesdy & Jimena Escamilla
09/23/2025
Ep 256: Soft Skills = Power Skills w/ Geoff Kovesdy & Jimena Escamilla
This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Geoff Kovesdy, who leads Digital Controls AI and Automation, and Jimena Escamilla, Senior Manager in Advisory group. They share their favorite ChatGPT and Copilot prompts, talk about the one thing auditors should focus on right now, and discuss how audit teams can get AI and innovation wrong—and how to avoid those mistakes. The conversation also looks at leadership, with Geoff’s reminder that “soft skills equal power skills.” Geoff will also be speaking at the on September 24–25. The event is virtual, and recordings will be available. His session will cover “GenAI: The Truth of the Matter and Impact on Risks and Controls.” Be sure to connect with and on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on . Timecodes: 3:18 – How to use AI chat bots 8:19 – The One Thing Auditors Should Do 10:25 – What Happens When Innovation Plans Go Wrong 15:16 – Innovation in internal audit 27:31 – Soft Skills equal Power Skills 31:27 - Accountability Meets Empathy 34:26 – How to Strengthen Your Empathy 37:00 - Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by , 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 .
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IA on AI – How Finance Leaders Are Using AI and What Audit Can Learn
09/17/2025
IA on AI – How Finance Leaders Are Using AI and What Audit Can Learn
Links: Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: Instagram: TikTok: Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast . * This podcast is brought to you by . the services firm that helps auditors leapfrog 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 .
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Ep 255: Follow the Risk w/ Richard Chambers (AuditBoard)
09/16/2025
Ep 255: Follow the Risk w/ Richard Chambers (AuditBoard)
This week on The Audit Podcast, we're joined by Richard Chambers, Senior Advisor of Risk and Audit for AuditBoard. Richard is celebrating his 50th anniversary as an auditor this month, making this the perfect time to reflect on lessons learned over his career. In this conversation, he shares advice for auditors at every stage, the mindset behind his mantra “follow the risk,” his predictions for the future of the profession, and even what he’d tell every auditor in the world if he could grab them by the shoulders and deliver one message. Be sure to connect with on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on . Timecodes: 7:13 – What’s in Richard’s ChatGPT History 9:07 – Richard’s Lesson in Office Politics 16:10 – How the CAE and Audit Committee Can Align 20:00 – The One Thing Richard Believes Every Auditor Should Do 24:00 – Richard’s Perspective on the Future of the Audit Profession 28:16 – How Auditors Can Build Foresight 35:06 – The First and Last Chapters of Richard’s Career … Literally 36:30 – How Richard’s Books Connect and Influence Each Other 38:34 – Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by , 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
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IA on AI – Building Stronger AI Governance Frameworks
09/10/2025
IA on AI – Building Stronger AI Governance Frameworks
Register for the 2025 Audit Analytics and AI Conference: Links: Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: Instagram: TikTok: Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast . * This podcast is brought to you by . the services firm that helps auditors leapfrog 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 .
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Ep 254: Emerging Leader Mentoring Program w/ Alex Rusate
09/09/2025
Ep 254: Emerging Leader Mentoring Program w/ Alex Rusate
In this episode of The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by , Senior Vice President and Director of Internal Audit at Arrow Financial, and former chair of the IIA’s Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program. Alex shares how the program began in 2019, grew so quickly that the IIA brought in full-time support, and has continued to thrive ever since. As both one of the first mentees and later a leader of the program, he offers a unique perspective on its evolution and the benefits it brings to internal auditors. The conversation covers the program’s purpose, what it means to participate as a mentor or mentee, success stories from past participants, and how much it has changed over the past six years. for this year’s program is now open and closes September 15 if you would like to get involved. Be sure to connect with on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on . Timecodes: 2:47 – AI Prompts and Practical Use Cases 9:00 – IIA Emerging Leader Mentoring Program 12:15 – Alex’s Perspective as a Mentee 13:37 – Feedback from Mentees During the Program 15:07 – How the Program has Evolved Over the Years 17:40 – Career Paths after Completing the Program 18:50 - Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by , 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
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Ep 253: AI, Learning, and Leadership in Internal Audit w/ Jessica Rodgers (EY)
09/05/2025
Ep 253: AI, Learning, and Leadership in Internal Audit w/ Jessica Rodgers (EY)
In this episode of The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Jessica Rogers, Global Internal Audit Leader at Ernst & Young. Jessica shares her journey to becoming a leader at one of the world’s largest professional services firms and what it really takes to reach that level. From her passion for continuous learning to her forward-thinking approach to AI, Jess gives insight into how internal audit professionals can stay ahead. She also discusses how EY is rethinking training for nearly 400,000 employees worldwide in light of AI advancement and what that means for the future of the profession. Be sure to connect with on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on . Timecodes: 2:50 - What’s in Jessica’s ChatGPT History 9:52 - Jessica’s Career Path 18:40 - Overcoming Bad Habits in Internal Audit 22:26 - GenAI 28:16 - Curiosity Is Essential 30:30 - Disrupting the Way We Train People in Internal Audit 35:06 - Making Training Fun 39:21 - Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by , 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 .
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IA on AI – The AI Oversight Gap
09/03/2025
IA on AI – The AI Oversight Gap
Links: Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: Instagram: TikTok: Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast . * This podcast is brought to you by . the services firm that helps auditors leapfrog 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 .
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Ep 252: A Path to AGI w/ John Thompson (The Hackett Group Inc.)
08/26/2025
Ep 252: A Path to AGI w/ John Thompson (The Hackett Group Inc.)
In this episode of The Audit Podcast, John Thompson returns to discuss his new book, The Path to AGI. With over 40 years in the field of artificial intelligence, John provides a grounded perspective on what AGI really means—and why it won’t arrive as quickly as many headlines suggest. John’s book: Be sure to connect with on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on . Timecodes: 1:36 – A Path to AGI 6:43 – Computer Science isn’t Dead It’s Still Worth Studying 10:57 – Emergent Behaviors are Ridiculous 12:40 – AGI has Predictive Behavior Not Original Thoughts 16:30 – Original New Thoughts Without Data 20:25 – Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by , 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 .
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IA on AI – ChatGPT-5 Launch: What Internal Auditors Need to Know
08/21/2025
IA on AI – ChatGPT-5 Launch: What Internal Auditors Need to Know
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Ep 251: Practical Tips from a Chief Auditor on Driving Change w/ Rafael Kon (Mitsubishi Power)
08/19/2025
Ep 251: Practical Tips from a Chief Auditor on Driving Change w/ Rafael Kon (Mitsubishi Power)
This week on The Audit Podcast, Rafael Kon, Chief Auditor at Mitsubishi Power, talks about how internal audit can stay connected to a company’s strategy while keeping controls strong. He shares how he uses automation and data to improve processes, why shorter and more practical audit reports can be more effective, and how his thinking on audit co-sourcing has changed over time. Rafael also gives his take on Vision 2035 from the IIA and how he measures success in internal audit. Be sure to connect with on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on . Timecodes: 1:40 – What’s in Rafael’s ChatGPT History 4:51 – J-SOX 9:00 – Connecting Internal Audit to Strategic Goals 17:14 – Bringing in a Data Scientist 22:33 – Building Data Literacy Within the Team 31:37 – Vision 2035 36:25 – Plan vs. Reality 41:45 – Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by , 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 .
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