This is the final episode of this podcast. It includes:an explanation - why the podcast is coming to a close.snippets from a selection of prior episodesa brief introduction to

Embracing Internal Audit Evolution: A Conversation with Michael Drechnowicz, Head of Internal Audit at TK ElevatorIn this episode, Michael s...

Our guest is Cathy O'Neil, author of Weapons of Math Destruction: how big data increases inequality and threatens democracy.Cathy joined us to discuss critical aspects for auditors to consider, including:Th...

Maarit Widmann is a data scientist at KNIME (www.knime.com)In this episode, we discuss:What KNIME isWhy the visual p...

In this episode we discuss the use of the word "analysis" in the context of using data for audits.This is an attempt to define the "analysis phase" - or stop using it as the name of a phase - so that we can better structure our work....

This episode is a pre-recorded interview with Benji Block for the Author Hour podcast. We discuss our new book, The Data-Confident Internal Auditor.For internal auditors, developing trends in data analysis and data science can feel less...

In this episode we discuss why and how audit quality is improved when we keep things simple.

This is the fourth in a series of episodes that focus on performance auditing.In this episode, we discuss five suggestions to help improve the conduct (fieldwork / execution) phase.

This is the third in a series of episodes that focus on performance auditing.In this episode, we discuss the benefits of adopting a data focused approach during audit planning.

This is the second of a series of episodes that focus on performance auditing.In this episode, we discuss the importance of balance in your work program - covering each of the four objectives:EffectivenessEfficiency<...

This is the first of a series of episodes that focus on performance auditing.In this episode, we discuss strategic audit planning (a.k.a. forward work planning).For internal auditors, this is similar to annual (or equivalent) audi...

In this episode we discuss three simple ways to improve the data cleansing process - easier, faster and higher quality.Find the optimal data source (e.g., don't use a poorly structured dataset)Cleanse iteratively - you may ...

In this episode we discuss the use of risk/performance indicators.These can be used by audit teams, risk teams and integrity agencies.For audit teams, they are useful throughout the audit lifecycle - planning / risk assessment, fi...

Christine (performance audit) and Xiaoyan (data analytics) are Directors with ANAO, the Australian National Audit Office.In this episode we discuss:What The Australian National Audit Office...

Tiina Landau is an internationally recognized sustainability expert and Certified European Financial Analyst (CEFA). She currently works as Sustainability Manager at Neste Corporatio...

Erica Toelle is a senior product marketing manager on the Microsoft compliance product team, with focus on information governance and records management. Erica is a long-time member of the SharePoint and Microsoft 365 community, a forme...

Michael DeCero is an Internal Audit Analytics Manager at TDS, a telecommunications company. In this episode, Michael explains how he helps his audit team use data.  Links:  

Steve Rummel is a Senior Internal Audit Analytics Manager at CVS Health.In this episode, Steve explains how he helps his audit team use data.

Ari Levien is an experienced Chief Information Officer who has also played the role of Chief Risk Officer.In this episode we discuss how a CIO (with an understanding of risk) thinks about security and risk.  We also discuss his vie...

In using data for audits, quality assurance of our work is important.In this episode, we discuss: 1.  The four main QA stepsTechnical QA Functional QA Business QA (validation)&nb...

In this episode, we discuss FIVE major benefits of investing our time in preparing our data and checking its quality.These include, in reverse order of importance:1. Exploration during data prep to understand the data2. Ens...

Morag (Senior Manager) and Gemma (Director) are Performance Auditors with Audit Scotland.In this episode we discuss how they are using data in their audits, their experience in developing Audit Scotland's data capabilities, collaboratio...

In this episode, we discuss why it is important to focus on our audit objective when using data analysis in our audit.We explore:Why a focus on the objective helps us measure successWhy we should avoid rules based an...

Stephen leads the data science team within Performance Audit at VAGO, the Victorian Auditor General's Office.  We discuss:What VAGO doesStephen's approach to helping auditors use dataWhy it's important for all...

Taka is the inaugural Chief Data Scientist at the US Government Accountability Office.  He also leads the GAO's Innovation Lab.  We discuss:What the GAO doesHow data science ...