On the show you can expect to hear from everyone: from the intern, to the IT audit director, CAE and audit committee members because all of their opinions are i...
Ep 221: Audit Ready All the Time w/ Haim Halpern (Datricks)
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. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. 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 * 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.
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Ep 220: When AI Steals the Mic – An AI Podcast on Data and Analytics (Featuring Monica Royal’s Article)
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. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. 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 * 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.
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Ep 219: SOX Mastery and Continuous Improvement w/ Tom O’Reilly
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. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. 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 * 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.
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Ep 218: Staffing Approaches and Marketing Internal Audit w/ Michael Pellet
This week’s episode, we're joined by Michael Pellet, Director of Internal Audit at Lyft. In this episode, Michael explores strategies for hiring and retaining top talent, highlighting his innovative staffing model. He emphasizes the importance of all auditors being proficient in data, even if they aren’t experts in AI, and underscores the critical role of data governance in today's audit landscape. Michael also shares how marketing automation techniques can be adapted to enhance internal audit processes. Be sure to connect with Michael on LinkedIn. Resources: Why All Internal Auditors Need to Be Data Experts - Internal Audit 360 Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. Timecodes: 2:19 - What's in your Internet Browsing History? 6:10 - Tackling Hiring and Retention Challenges 16:17 - Innovative Staffing Model 18:03 - Why All Auditors Should Be Data Experts (But Not Necessarily AI Specialists) 27:28 - Why Data Governance Matters More Than Ever 36:48 - Applying Marketing Automation Techniques to Internal Audit 47:22 - Final Thoughts * 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.
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Ep 217: What You Need to Know about AI Responsible w/ Julio Tirado
This week’s episode, we're joined by Julio Tirado, Executive Vice President-Director of Internal Audit & Compliance at SpiritBank. In this episode, we focus on responsible AI and effective strategies for managing new technologies. Julio shares insights on integrating AI in the workplace, understanding AI hallucinations, and exploring emerging AI trends. He also recommends some great AI resources. Be sure to connect with Julio on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. Timecodes: 1:07 - What's in your Internet Browsing History? 4:44 – Exploring Responsible AI 8:36 – Integrating AI into Your Workspace 11:35 – Applying Responsible AI to Internal Audit and Risk 18:24 – Understanding AI Hallucinations 22:27 – ChatGPT and Security Considerations 28:44 – Emerging Trends in AI Technology 37:58 – AI Community and Top Resources 42:36 – ChatGPT's Final Thoughts * 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.
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