Data Science is dead.

That's what Emmanuel Ikogho says, and he has a reason to say it. He recently participated in a Data Science competition only to find out that the winner...

Well, I'll let him tell you the story.

Article: https://medium.com/@emmanuel_ikogho/data-science-is-dying-heres-why-399f1e8ea013

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If there’s a silver lining to COVID-19, it’s that most documents can now be digitally signed.

However, with new methods come new opportunities for fraudsters to exploit.

Listen to Jean Martina, a Professor and Researcher specializing in electronic documents and signatures, discuss the different types of digital signatures and how internal auditors can better equip themselves to detect fraud in this area.

Join us for the Audit Challenge Conference on October 8, 9 and 10.

The conference will cover various topics including Gen AI, machine learning, quantum computing, industrial metaverse, transforming internal audit functions, systemic global risks, and ESG, among others!

Want to join for free? Be one of the first 10 listeners to message me or Dominik Foerschler and answer the question:

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Are the topical requirements a good thing for the internal audit profession?

Hal Garyn argues they are not, providing three reasons against them.

Abbas Al Lawati disagrees. He sees benefits from the topical requirements.

Tune in for more details and insights on this important topic for the profession.

What are your thoughts?

Remove barriers and streamline the audit process from planning, scoping to fieldwork, reporting and follow-up.

Masterclass from Rupert Bamberger.

Data privacy is a big risk.

For practical advice on how to address these issues, listen to Debbie Reynolds, a Data Privacy expert and host of the Data Diva Talks Privacy podcast.

What should we do to avoid scope creep?

Listen to three practical tips from Leita Hart-Fanta.

What works and what doesn't work with Control Self Assessments?

If you have it at your organization or are thinking about implementing it be sure to listen to Tom McLeod, Rob Berry, and William Carvalho for insights and save yourself some time from costly mistakes!

Second 'For Real Life' episode!

Here was the question from a listener: What should I do if my organization is facing issues and those in charge do not see the problems and blame those who highlight them? Executives and the Board are not supportive.

My guests, Roy King, Soneel Choraria, and Rob Berry share practical advice on dealing with C-level executives who refuse to acknowledge organizational issues. They discuss understanding human behavior, emotional triggers, and communication styles. Tune in to learn how to deal with such situations!