As auditors we tend to be a very serious group of people. In our attempt to appear competent and professional we often switch over into the boring, robot-like realm … a place that gives rise to much of the auditor stereotypes. In this episode we discuss how humor and creativity can actually make us better …
Continue reading “E35: Auditing Humor and Other Oxymorons with Mike Jacka”
Internal audit and compliance perform similar, but distinct functions. Both groups need to work together to help ensure compliance with the most important laws and regulations and help organizations avoid significant fines, penalties, and repetitional risk. As part of your risk assessment procedures, you need to be scanning what’s happening to other organizations and where …
Continue reading “E34: Compliance Enforcement Case Studies with Matt Kelly”
Even though we have been using the term “risk-based auditing” for over 20 years, many internal audit groups have not really implemented it … and many mis-understand the concepts behind it. In this episode I explain the challenges and opportunities facing internal audit as a profession and why moving to a truly risk-based approach is …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Continue reading “E30: Lessons from a Chief Audit Executive with Bruce Turner”
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 …
Continue reading “E29: How Yoga can Help You Become a Better Auditor with Kurt Weirich”
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 …
Continue reading “E28: Internal Audit’s Role in System Implementations Case Study with Tom Harris”
Ultimately you are the one responsible for your career advancement. Recent surveys show employers are investing less in the training and development on their employees (e.g. 80% of employees state their employer does not offer training, and 86% of workers feel their manager is not skilled in developing employees). Ouch! The truth is, what got …
Continue reading “E27: What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There”
Are you a trusted advisors in your organization? You may think so, but do the executives in your organization actually perceive you as a trusted advisor? Most auditors have not reached this status, and instead feel frustrated or ignored. In this episode I’ll discuss a framework you can use for determining where you are currently, …
Continue reading “E26: Why Most Auditors are NOT Trusted Advisors”
