We learn a lot in classrooms, but the real learning comes from experience and the reflection after the formal learning. In this episode we discuss the benefits of taking some of the time to reflect and developing relationships with others. If you are like most people, often the greatest insights from a conference come in …
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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 …
The Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Briefing is now a FREE course for all CAEs. If you are the CAE in your organization, or you report to a CAE in a large organization, you may register for this course at: https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/offers/ezsxLzjQ If you are NOT a CAE, this course is not for you. Here is this …
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One of the most frequent questions I get asked: “Why am I not passing the CIA exams?” In this video I share two of the most common reasons, and they aren’t what you’d expect, but I see them all of the time. Listen to the video for the full scoop on these two. Ultimately you …
It’s that most wonderful time of the year! Full of cheer, goodwill and peace on earth … but also some S-T-R-E-S-S. In this #fireandearthpodcast episode we give you some tips for making this holiday season less stressful … whether that’s dealing with Uncle Joe’s insensitive comments at dinner, having unrealistic expectations for the “perfect” holiday …
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The Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Briefing is now a FREE course for all CAEs. If you are the CAE in your organization, or you report to a CAE in a large organization, you may register for this course at: https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/offers/ezsxLzjQ If you are NOT a CAE, this course is not for you. This week I …
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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There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about yoga. In this episode we discuss some of the basics of yoga and how anyone can practice this stress relieving practice. We also jump into laughter yoga and the power of laughter. Seems a bit childish? Exactly and when you listen you’ll be laughing with us …
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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The Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Briefing is now a FREE course for all CAEs. If you are the CAE in your organization, or you report to a CAE in a large organization, you may register for this course at: https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/offers/ezsxLzjQ If you are NOT a CAE, this course is not for you. This week’s video …
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