AUDIT 15 FUN

Busy does not equal better. In this episode, I sit down with Eduardo Briceno, author of The Performance Paradox, to explore why constant execution can actually hurt performance. We break down the performance zone vs. learning zone and what leaders can do to help teams stop grinding, and start improving. A must-listen for auditors and leaders who want smarter results, not just more work. Eduardo's TED Talk: Eduardo Briceño: How to get better at the things you care about | TED

Your first 100 days in Internal Audit can define your entire career. In this episode, internal audit storyteller Benjamin Moulder explains why early perception is everything, how “GPA starts at zero,” and what new auditors must do to build credibility and trust. Work ethic, communication, networking, and certifications, we covered it all.

Managing the hell out of your audit.Bill Englehaupt joins the podcast to break down why audits run long, how rework kills morale, and the practical fixes that actually improve audit execution. auditology.info

From Enron to Agile. Burke Willis quit Enron at the right time, and that experience helped shape a career grounded in integrity and change. He is now helping reshape how internal audit projects are done. We talk about why perfect audit plans don’t exist, how two-week cycles accelerate insight, why auditors should tell business stories (not just report numbers), and the power of defining “done” and getting there sooner.

In this episode, finance leader Brian Kenzie explores how the explosive rise of passive ownership has transformed capital markets, and what it means for internal audit and enterprise risk management. The Big Three may now influence internal audit more than the Big Four. If you don't know who the Big Three are then this episode is for you.

In this episode, I sat down with DJ Rossini, Managing Director at Grant Thornton and former FBI Chief Counsel and Compliance Officer. DJ brings a wealth of experience across healthcare fraud, counter-terrorism, money laundering, internal investigations, and corporate compliance. We go over what really works in fraud detection and prevention, including: How a “see something, say something” culture is the essential first step Why zero hotline reports is actually a red flag The most effective controls companies can implement as soon as tomorrow

What, so what, now what? That’s the heart of data science. In this episode, I'm joined by Sai Popuri, a data science expert who explains the three pillars of analytics: Descriptive – What happened? Predictive – So what’s likely to happen next? Prescriptive – Now what should we do about it? We also talk about how internal auditors can play a powerful role in turning data into better business decisions.

In this episode, I welcome Tracie Marquardt, host of the Inspiring Women in Audit podcast. Tracie shares the story behind her mission to amplify women’s voices in internal audit and how she grew a global community from scratch. One movement. One mission.

Are certifications truly worth it? From real-world hiring scenarios to the career impact of credentials, Jas and Asim explore whether letters after your name matter more than results, how certifications build credibility, and why lifelong learning is key to staying relevant. They also gave their own ratings on how much certifications really matter...and let’s just say, the average might not be what you expect.

Oladayo Duduyemi, co-founder of CoAuditor, joins the podcast to show his solution, streamlining control testing, client collaboration, and even detecting synthetic documents.

Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Lorwen Nagel, who worked with the Dalai Lama, explains overthinking and people-pleasing. Why we do it, how it holds us back, and what to do about it.

Healthcare is massive. Auditing in this industry is no small task. In this episode, Daniel Clayton, Head of Audit at UF Health, details what makes auditing in this industry uniquely complex, and shares insights on where internal auditors can truly add value in one of the most regulated and essential industries in the US.

How do you audit sales and marketing? Oleg Koslov brings global insights, five practical pillars, and quick wins every team can use.

Learn about the Emerging Leader Program from Alex Rusate, who advanced from Sr. IT Auditor to Sr. VP of Audit after participating in the program. Program link: https://tinyurl.com/43nbxuv3

AI is a black box. Even its creators can't explain, so how do we provide assurance? In this episode, Greg Hutchins, author of Trust Me, AI Risk Management, unpacks the billion-dollar question of AI audit and why the future belongs to those who learn to use AI. Are you a doomer or a boomer?

What drives a truly high-performing audit team? Aura Rad shares her powerful Three Ls model: Lean on each other Learn from each other Leverage each other “You don’t just fall into a great team; it takes intention, effort, and a marathon mindset.” #Audit15Fun #InternalAudit #Leadership

Global CAE and author Shagen Ganason joins to share how storytelling can make audit findings unforgettable and actionable. We talk about The Storyteller’s Ledger, why your final 60 seconds matter most, and how one reframed audit changed everything. Buy the book here: https://tinyurl.com/562baavv Connect with Shagen here: https://tinyurl.com/yc5z5sen

In this episode, I sit down with Mary Shirley, VP & Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer at Scion Health and author of Level Up: 65 Hacks for Compliance & Ethics Professionals. Mary shares her favorite hack, how to spot real ethical leaders vs. “for-show” ones, and gives her take on the claim that “non-compliance isn’t a risk.” Tune in to hear her perspective.

From Intern to CAE at FedEx: In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Meziere, newly promoted Chief Audit Executive at FedEx. Jamie shares her remarkable journey from a small-town Mississippi intern to leading FedEx’s global audit function. We discuss career pivots, self-doubt, taking bold leaps, and what she hopes every new intern believes on their first day. A must-listen for anyone on the internal audit career path.

A new bill proposes abolishing the PCAOB and transferring audit oversight to the SEC. What would that mean for audit quality, accountability, and investor trust? Paul Munter joins to discuss: Could audits suffer without a dedicated watchdog? Are Big Four firms too big to challenge? Can AI improve judgment—or replace it? What values must the profession hold onto? A must-listen for anyone in audit, compliance, or financial oversight.