Ever walked into a meeting and felt like the villain before you’ve even said a word?

That’s how many audit clients feel—and it’s time to change the narrative.

This week on Audit Bites, we’re exploring the power of empathy in auditing.

From understanding your client’s challenges to stepping into their shoes, we’ll discuss five practical ways to build trust, reduce resistance, and create more productive audits.

Tune in to learn how empathy isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a superpower every auditor needs.

Are we setting the next generation of auditors up for success—or frustration?

This week, we confront the uncomfortable truth about how outdated practices, withheld information, and resistance to change are creating roadblocks for future auditors.

We’ll unpack the ways we’re failing to prepare auditors for the challenges ahead.

Tune in for personal stories, actionable insights, and a candid look at what needs to change to build a better future for the profession.

Auditing is all about facts and figures—right?

Not so fast.

This week on Audit Bites, we’re tackling an uncomfortable truth: why clients often view auditors as adversaries rather than allies.

From perceived arrogance to miscommunication, we’ll explore the subtle behaviors that create tension and, more importantly, how to rebuild trust.

What’s the secret to turning difficult conversations into collaborative breakthroughs?

Tune in to discover insights that might just change how you approach your next audit.

Ever wondered just how much power your audit recommendations hold? In this episode of Audit Bites, Rob Berry takes you on a deep dive into the immense responsibility that comes with being an auditor. With a mix of personal stories, practical advice, and a dash of humor, we explore the true impact of audit recommendations and the ripple effect they can have across an entire organization.

🔍 What We'll Discuss:

• The unseen weight behind every audit report and how it can shape the future of a company.
• Why it’s crucial to balance objectivity with empathy when making recommendations.
• The ethical dilemmas auditors face and how to navigate them while maintaining integrity.
• How to make sure your advice aligns with the best interests of your clients and stakeholders.

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• Discover Rob’s Best-Selling Book: Ask Better Questions, Get Better Answers, Perform Better Audits
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Does everybody lie?

Sometimes it's hard getting

the truth from some people.

Auditors often have an uphill battle

to obtain the truth clients.

But why?

Why do clients lie?

Tune in to the next episode of

the Audit Bites podcast

as we discuss

5 Reasons Audit Clients Lie.

Check us out live on

LinkedIn and YouTube

or your favorite podcasting platform.

Almost everyone expects auditors to find something. Afterall, we are called assurance providers. But is always finding something really reasonable? And is the job of auditor to finger point?

Join us on this episode of Audit Bites as we discuss Why Some Auditors Have Assurance All Wrong.

You know what they say

you do when you assume?

What if everyone reacted to the world

based on their assumptions?

That could possibly end badly.

But, on the other hand,

assumptions do have

their place in the world.

Like Goldilocks, they have to

be used just right.

Finding that balance can be difficult.

Let's talk about it on

the next episode of the

Audit Bites Podcast

with a live case study.

Auditors are awesome people.

Seriously, you can stop laughing now.

Join us on the next episode of the Audit Bites podcast as we discuss 7 Reasons Auditors Are Awesome People.

If honesty is the best policy,

why do we punish the

innocent and honest?

Join us on the next episode of

the Audit Bites podcast

as we discuss the

benefits and detriments

of honesty in the workplace.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-eiMvgbT_M&t=9s

Planning is important.

No one can deny that.

All too often, auditors start

projects without a good plan.

A lot of junior auditors don't

know what's expected of them.

Projects have huge delays.

Join us on the next episode of

The Audit Bites podcast

as we discuss

9 Problems with Modern

Internal Audit Planning