The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit

In this episode, Scott Madenburg and Sanjay Vadlamani talk trust; and why it's the defining currency of internal audit. From hyper-growth environments to large, mature organizations, they discuss how audit teams can build credibility, and deliver value without slowing the business down. Through real-world use cases; including AI-assisted code reviews, ERP implementations, and building an internal audit function from scratch, they share practical examples of how trust enables earlier insights, stronger controls, and a true seat at the table.

• HOST:
  • Scott Madenburg, CIA, CISA, CRMA Founder and President, ARC Hybrid Corporation

• GUEST:
  • Sanjay Vadlamani, CIA, CISA, CISM, CRISC Senior Manager, Internal Controls, PayJoy

KEY POINTS:

• Defining Trust in Internal Audit [00:01:27 – 00:03:17]
• Holistic Risk and Connected Controls [00:03:55 – 00:07:01]
• Bridging the Gap Between Audit and Leadership [00:07:15 – 00:10:18]
• Small vs. Large Organization Trust Challenges [00:11:45 – 00:13:56]
• High-Growth Tension: Will Audit Slow Us Down? [00:14:14 – 00:16:51]
• AI-Assisted Code and "Slow Down to Speed Up" [00:17:01 – 00:18:53]
• Building Trust from Scratch in a Developing Organization [00:19:09 – 00:23:19]
• Early Insight Through ERP Implementation [00:23:49 – 00:26:02]
• Rolling Up Sleeves: Creating SOPs and Process Improvements [00:26:25 – 00:28:35]
• Where Audit Can Undermine Trust [00:29:28 – 00:33:16]
• Audit Committee Alignment and Expectation Management [00:33:16 – 00:36:44]
• The Next 6–12 Months: AI Literacy and Critical Thinking [00:37:00 – 00:40:52]

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IIA RELATED CONTENT: Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:

• Global Internal Audit Standards
• Resources: Governance
• Course: Building Stakeholder Relationships
• Course: Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution for Internal Auditors
• GAM 2026

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