The ACFE reports that about 40% of frauds are uncovered from tips to a whistleblower hotline, while internal audit only uncovers about 15% of frauds. While detecting fraud is not internal audit’s primary purpose, one is still left to wonder why internal audit doesn’t find more fraud, especially since one of the first questions from …
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E41 Lessons from a Chief Audit Executive (CAE) with Larry Harrington
In this week’s episode I speak with Larry Harrington about lessons he learned from being a CAE. We discuss various topics including: personal branding and your career development plan, benefits of being in roles outside of internal audit, developing and maintaining strong relationships with management, getting a seat at the table, and investing in yourself. …
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E40: Lessons from a Chief Audit Executive (CAE) with Steve Goepfert
In this week’s episode I speak with Steve Goepfert about lessons he learned from being a CAE. We discuss various topics including the difference between being a Chief Auditor, and being a Chief Audit Executive; what it really takes to be a CAE; how to provide those moments of head snap (you’ll have to listen …
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E39: Lessons from a Chief Audit Executive (CAE) with Imran Zia
In this week’s episode I speak with Imran Zia about lessons he learned from being a CAE. We discuss how management wants to see internal audit as a partner and trusted advisor. How integrity, courage, likability and trust help you get to that status. We also discuss how to become the CEO of your own …
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E36: A Candid Discussion About Certifications
Certifications are a necessary part of developing your professional career. Without them, you risk being held back in your career earning potential, and promotion possibilities. In today’s job market, certifications are becoming more and more important … but often they can take 1 to 2 years (or more) to obtain using archaic methods typically used …
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E32: Budgets and Other Fake Numbers
There are quite a few myths and misconceptions surrounding budgets, but three that I find to be very harmful to individuals and organizations. Listen in to this episode to learn how you can avoid the pain of believing these fake numbers and misconceptions. To connect with me on LinkedIn, here’s my profile info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmefford/. Send …
E31: Powerful Everyday Opportunities to Persuade that are Lasting and Ethical (Influence PEOPLE) with Brian Ahearn
Much of your professional success and personal happiness depends on getting others to say ”YES” to you. That is why it is crucial for you to not only understand, but put in practice the principles of influence, or you will be ignored and hear “NO” a lot. Understanding the principles of influence allows you to …
E30: Lessons from a Chief Audit Executive with Bruce Turner
In this episode of our Lessons from a Chief Audit Executive (CAE) series, I speak with Bruce Turner about his career, his most recently released book: “New Auditor’s Guide to Internal Auditing,” his next book he is writing for team leaders, and how he is giving back in his third act of life to the …
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E29: How Yoga can Help You Become a Better Auditor with Kurt Weirich
Let’s face it. Internal audit can be a very stressful job, which is why on this episode we discuss yoga and breathing as tools to help center yourself, reduce your stress, and increase your productivity as an auditor. You may be asking: “how can yoga help me be a better auditor?” Listen in and you …
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E28: Internal Audit’s Role in System Implementations Case Study with Tom Harris
There are various roles internal audit can play in major system implementations and one of the most common is post-implementation reviews. Some things can’t be changed, or are very expensive to fix, after a go-live. Instead of coming in and bayoneting the wounded at the end of the project, there are several other approaches we …
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