This week’s episode, we're joined by the Grant Thornton risk and advisory team—Andres Castañeda, Jaynitsa Paul, and EJ Jimenez.

In this episode, they explain their article Risk Management: Get Your Three Lines in Order in simple terms. They clear up common misunderstandings about the first, second, and third lines of defense in risk management. They also give real examples of when the system works well and when it fails—and why that matters.

Check out their article, and connect with Andres, Jaynitsa, and EJ on LinkedIn.

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Timecodes:

5:19 - How Grant Thornton Utilizes LLMs

8:43 - Understanding The Three Lines of Defense

16:49 -Best Practices for Physical Inventory Control

28:37 - Roles and Responsibilities in the Three Lines of Defense

32:13 - The Relationship Between Compliance and Internal Audit

34:53 - Common Misconceptions About The Three Lines of Defense

37:36 - External Audit’s Role in The Three Lines of Defense

38:31 - Advantages of a Strong Third Line of Defense

42:05 - Tools for the Third Line of Defense

44:03 - Final Thoughts

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This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. 

Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.

Trent’s AuditBoard Webinar - Up Next for Internal Audit: AI Agents

This week, Trent answers common questions about agentic AI from his recent AuditBoard webinar.

In this episode, he explains how agents are changing audit and analytics—not by taking jobs, but by creating new opportunities. He breaks down the differences between agents and traditional analytics, showing how agents can adapt and handle failures smoothly. He also discusses why internal audit should be part of the AI/agentic AI governance conversations and how auditors can stay ahead in this fast-changing space.

Follow the link above to get an on-demand version of the webinar and learn how AI Agents can transform your audit processes.

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This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. 

Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.

This week’s episode, we're joined by David Dufek, Chief Internal Auditor at Principal Financial Group.

In this episode, David explains how to carry out a clear and effective risk assessment, making it easier to identify and prioritize potential risks. He also talks about the importance of aligning your audit work with the organization's main goals, so your efforts deliver real value. Finally, David outlines simple steps to create a focused and practical audit plan that fits your team’s needs and resources.

Be sure to connect with David on LinkedIn.

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Timecodes:

3:00 - Exploring Notebook LM

8:40 - Emojis in Professional Emails

11:21 - Crafting a Comprehensive Risk Assessment

14:00 - Defining Strategic Objectives That Work

18:36 - Mastering the Scope of Your Audit Plan

24:08 - Demonstrating Value with FTE Metrics

30:40 - David's Internal Audit Wish List

33:35 - Final Thoughts

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This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. 

Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.

Trent’s AuditBoard Webinar - Up Next for Internal Audit: AI Agents

This week, Trent explains how AI Agents are set to transform internal audit. On January 22nd, he will host a webinar with AuditBoard to discuss generative AI for internal auditors, breaking down what AI Agents are and how they work. These agents handle tasks like analyzing data, writing reports, and reviewing findings, making audits faster and more efficient. If you’re involved in SOX or similar work, this could be a game-changer.

Register today and learn how AI Agents can transform your audit processes.

Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

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This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. 

Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.

This week’s episode, we're joined by John Thompson, Global AI Leader at EY.

In this episode, John explains how AI, especially agents, will shape the future of businesses and internal audit teams. He identifies 2025 and 2026 as pivotal years for agent technology and the tools that will emerge from it.

Be sure to connect with John on LinkedIn.

Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

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Timecodes:

4:53 - Adopting a Safety Mindset for AI

8:38 - What’s New in AI: Agents

11:42 - Real-World Examples of Agent Implementation

15:35 - Internal Audit and Resources for Agent Development

17:53 - New Terminologies Related to AI Agents

21:24 - The Path to AGI

22:36 - AGI and Robotics

24:54 - Will AI Help or Harm Society?

27:11 - Final Thoughts

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This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. 

Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.

This week’s episode, we're joined by Charles King, Internal Controls Leader in AI at KPMG US.

In this episode, Charles brings a unique perspective as both an AI expert and an audit professional, He looks back on key moments from 2024, talks about where organizations are on the maturity model, and unpacks the biggest topic of 2025: agents. Charles does a fantastic job breaking down what agents are and what they mean for audit professionals. Be sure to connect with Charles on LinkedIn.

Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

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Timecodes:

3:33 - ParentGPT

8:11 - AI's Role in Internal Auditing

18:04 - What’s Next for AI in 2025

26:45 - Exploring the Future of AI Agents

38:11 - Final Thoughts

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This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. 

Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.

This week’s episode features highlights from previous episodes, showcasing the best advice on AI.

This episode features insights from industry leaders: Badal Patel explores AI tools in the audit process, Ben Phillips discusses AI and inflation, Julio Tirado emphasizes responsible AI, Michael Pellet explains why all auditors should be data experts (but not necessarily AI specialists), and Richard Chambers shares how to use ChatGPT to optimize workflows.

  Be sure to connect with Badal, Ben, Julio, Michael, and Richard on LinkedIn.

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Timecodes:

1:23 - Badal Patel: AI Tools and the Audit Process

7:05 - Ben Phillips: AI and Inflation

12:00 - Julio Tirado: Responsible AI

21:36 - Michael Pellet: Why All Auditors Should Be Data Experts (But Not Necessarily AI Specialists)

25:28 - Richard Chambers: Creating Image with ChatGPT to Optimize Workflow

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This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. 

Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.

This week’s episode, we're joined by Haim Halpern, Co-Founder & CEO of Datricks.

In this episode, Haim shares his experience in finance, auditing, compliance, and cybersecurity. He talks about trends in analytics and AI for internal audit, the value of real-time risk detection, and how Datricks helps organizations stay ready for audits. Haim also gives advice to aspiring audit executives and explains his passion for helping companies manage risk. Be sure to connect with Haim on LinkedIn.

Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

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Timecodes:

7:38 - Trends in AI and Analytics

13:10 - How to Improve as a Chief Audit Executive

15:30 - Understanding the Business Side of Audit

19:08 - Integrating AI into Workflow

24:02 - What Drives Datricks’s Passion

27:03 - How Datricks Helps Companies Stay Audit-Ready

29:43 - Cleaning Up After Implementation: Privacy Matters

35:05 - How Datricks Shows Risk in Real Time

38:52 - Final Thoughts

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This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. 

Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.

This episode is sponsored by Datricks.

This week, we’re testing an exciting new AI tool called Notebook LM. This tool takes written articles, processes the data, and turns them into podcasts with artificially generated voices.

We decided to try it out using an article by Monica Royal, founder of Nerd Nourishment. Monika attended the 2024 Audit Analytics and AI Conference and wrote a great LinkedIn article about her key takeaways. We uploaded her article to Notebook LM, and the result is an unedited, AI-generated podcast episode.

If you're curious about how AI can transform how we share and listen to information, give it a listen!

Be sure to read Monica’s article.

Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

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Timecodes:

0:48 - What's Notebook ML?

3:50– Insider Perspective on AI and analytics

4:55 – Exploring AI and Machine Learning 5:26 – How AI Is Transforming Security 7:00 – Storytelling Through Data Visualization 8:55 – Embracing Innovation and New Technology 10:02 – Closing Insights

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This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. 

Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.

This week’s episode, we're joined by Tom O’Reilly, Founder of Internal Audit Collective.

In this episode, Tom talks about what he would change in the audit profession, the importance of bringing in outside perspectives, working with consultants during audits, and helping auditors grow their careers. Be sure to connect with Tom on LinkedIn.

Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

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Timecodes:

2:50 - What's in your Internet Browsing History?

8:27 – One Thing to Change About Auditing

13:58 – Adding Outside Perspectives to Audits

23:18 – Working with Consultants in Audits

28:46 – Helping Auditors Grow Their Careers

36:12 – Final Thoughts

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This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. 

Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.