All Things Internal Audit: Filling the Internal Audit Talent Gap (Bonus Content)

In this episode, Amanda Jo Erven talks with Desiree Rivera about developing the next generation of internal auditors. They discuss attracting new talent and the power of mentorship and community.

In bonus content, Jerick Mediavilla joins Robert Perez to discuss the challenges of keeping content fresh and relevant for a global audience.

Guests:Amanda Jo Erven, lecturer and director of Internal Audit Education, MSU Denver

Host:Desiree Rivera, IIA Academic Relations manager

Key Points: 

• Introduction and Episode Overview (00:00:02)
• Amanda’s Journey in Internal Audit (00:00:28)
• Challenges in the Internal Audit Talent Pipeline (00:02:59)
• Creative Recruitment Strategies (00:04:38)
• Essential Skills for Internal Auditors (00:07:22)
• Mentorship and Community Engagement (00:12:15)
• Advice for Young Professionals (00:18:24)
• Introduction to Bonus Content (00:20:48)
• Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (00:23:08)
• Challenges in Content Development (00:24:27)
• Feedback and Continuous Improvement (00:26:38)
• Ensuring Compliance (00:26:38)

BONUS CONTENT HOST: Robert Pérez, owner, Pérez Communication Solutions GUEST:Jerick Mediavilla, IIA curriculum quality specialist The IIA Related Content: Interested in this topic? Visit the links below:

• Internal Auditing Education Partnership (IAEP) Program
• Internal Audit Competency Framework
• IIA Learning and Development
• IIA's Learning Center

Visit The IIA's website or YouTube channel for related topics and more. Resources Mentioned:

• Internal Auditing Education Partnership (IAEP) Program
• MSU Denver’s Risk Assurance & Advisory (Internal Audit) Program
• MSU Denver Accounting Student Organization (ASO)
• NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy)

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