AUDIT 15 FUN

In this episode, I welcome Alex Rusate, SVP and Director of Internal Audit at Arrow Financial, to discuss the Emerging Leaders Program by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

Alex shares his experience as a pilot program participant,

Don’t miss the deadline to apply: September 15th!

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Summary of the IIA International Conference in Washington, DC from the perspective of eight internal audit leaders.

Join us for a debate on the use of AI avatars in internal audit, featuring Tom McLeod, experienced CAE and CRO, and Todd Davis, seasoned audit and risk committee chair.

Tom argues that AI avatars can enhance engagement, education, and scalability in internal audit, while Todd cautions that clarity of thought and communication are key, and avatars may be a "crutch" rather than a solution.

Are AI avatars the future of internal audit communications?

In this episode, Jeff Brown, author of "Leading the Digital Workforce" and former CISO at the State of Connecticut and currently at Microsoft, joins the podcast to discuss IT leadership, building personal resilience, and avoiding stress and burnout. Jeff shares insights from his book and his experience in IT leadership, covering topics such as:

- How future IT leaders can shift from being primarily technology-focused to becoming more business-focused

- Strategies for building personal resilience, including morning and evening routines, setting upper limits, and avoiding multitasking

- Overcoming common challenges in implementing change, including resistance to change, inadequate resources, and poor communication

Listen to the episode to learn more about Jeff's insights and experiences, and how they can apply to your own work in IT and internal audit.

In this episode, Hernan Murdoch, author and VP of audit content at ACI Learning, and Sanjay Vadlamini, an experienced internal audit leader, discuss the risks of internal audit being outsourced due to complexity, technology, and trust issues. They also discuss the need for internal audit to focus on strategic risks, build relationships, and collaborate with other players to provide comprehensive assurance. The conversation highlights the importance of continuous learning, and emphasize the need for grassroots advocacy in promoting the profession.

In our latest AUDIT 15 FUN podcast episode, Viquaruddin Hussain Syed, a Chief Audit Executive from Oman, shares his expertise on transforming the common perception of audit teams from adversaries to allies. He highlights the importance of effective communication and building partnerships to achieve this goal. What steps have you taken within your organization to showcase audit as a valuable friend?