The Audit Podcast

Trent Russell

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 important. We'll talk about integrating tech into audit, how to get quick wins, the latest SOX guidance and whatever other topics the guests want to talk about and whatever you want to hear about. Be sure to subscribe to the show in whatever you're listening to it on now and we'll talk to you soon.

  1. 29 MIN AGO

    Ep 276: The Controls Integration Problem: When IT, Finance, and Risk Don't Talk w/ Marc Walrod (Clearsulting)

    This week, we'll be joined by Mark Walrod, Controls Integration Leader at Clearsulting.   Mark shares why controls integration needs to start far earlier than most organizations think, often in what he calls phase zero of a major transformation. From ERP implementations to rolling out AI across the enterprise, he explains how waiting too long to involve controls can create costly rework and unnecessary risk.   He also walks through common myths management holds about controls, like assuming a well-known ERP system comes with sufficient controls already built in and outlines practical warning signs teams can watch for to ensure controls are part of the conversation before go live.   If you are attending GAM Conference, be sure to stop by the booth 111 to connect with Mark and the Clearsulting team.   Newsletter: https://www2.clearsulting.com/clearsulting/newsletter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clearsulting YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Clearsulting   Be sure to connect with Mark on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our 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.   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.

    42 min
  2. 17 FEB

    Ep 274: Managing the Hell Out of Your Audit w/ William Englehaupt (Auditology)

    This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is William Englehaupt, CEO and founder of Auditology and former director at KPMG.   Bill shares his perspective on bringing discipline, structure, and consistency to audits by applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to the audit process. Drawing on his experience working with hundreds of audit teams across large public accounting firms, he explains why audits should be treated as standard work and how reducing variation in execution can dramatically improve outcomes for both auditors and clients.   We talk about innovative audit methods, real-world client success stories, and why managing audits with urgency and control matters more than relying on theory or hoping things come together. Bill also walks through key ideas from his book, Managing the Hell Out of Your Audit, including the importance of upfront coaching and certifying staff before work begins to reduce rework, review notes, and frustration across audit teams Be sure to connect with Bill on LinkedIn.   Also, be sure to follow us on our 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:   2:52 - Bills BBQ 6:37 - A Favorite AI Prompt 9:45 -  Innovative Approaches to Auditing 11:10 - Client Success Stories 16:53 - Bringing Discipline to New Methodologies 20:13 - Managing the Hell Out of Your Audit 23:08 - The Value of Upfront Coaching 26:40 - 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.

    29 min
  3. 10 FEB

    Ep 273: AI, Gamification, and the Future of Internal Audit w/ Aadesh Gandhre (DTCC)

    This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is Aadesh Gandhre, Chief Audit Executive at DTCC. Aadesh shares his perspective on reshaping the perception of internal audit, both inside organizations and across the profession. Drawing on his background in technology and innovation, he explains why internal audit must move away from being seen as a spotlight that hunts for findings and instead become a lighthouse that helps organizations navigate risk and change. We talk about servant leadership and how small cultural shifts, such as celebrating wins, encouraging experimentation, and reframing failure as learning, can unlock innovation within audit teams. Aadesh also walks through how his team is using gamification, internal recognition, and creative engagement to build a stronger audit brand and a more motivated global workforce. Be sure to connect with Aadesh on LinkedIn.   Also, be sure to follow us on our 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:   3:00 – Practical AI use cases 10:30 – The servant leadership mindset 14:55 – Scaling this approach based on team size 16:30 – Building the internal audit brand 26:40 – Bringing innovation into internal audit 33:12 – Making innovation a priority in the office 40:00 – Staying current with tools and resources 44:32 – The freeze–unfreeze–refreeze change management model 49:32 – 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.

    52 min
  4. 3 FEB

    Ep 272: Understanding the IIA's Topical Requirements w/ Roberto Zambelli (Vodafone Three)

    This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is Roberto Zambelli, Head of Audit at Vodafone Three.   Roberto breaks down the IIA's new topical requirements, with a particular focus on organizational behavior. He explains how these requirements are part of the IIA's Vision 2035 to modernize internal audit and provide clearer, more practical guidance for auditing complex and traditionally "soft" areas like culture and behavior.   We also discuss how topical requirements move audit from broad principles to more structured, consistent approaches—helping auditors better design reviews around specific topics such as data privacy, regulatory expectations, and organizational culture. Drawing on his background in behavioral science, Roberto shares his perspective on how auditors can assess culture in a more disciplined and meaningful way.   Be sure to connect with Roberto on LinkedIn.   Also, be sure to follow us on our 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:   1:32 – Personal ChatGPT Use Case 5:47 – Audits That Require Topical Requirements 11:05 – What Is a Topical Requirement? 15:41 – The Value of a Behavioral Audit 27:13 – What More Is Needed? 31:53 – 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.

    34 min

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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 important. We'll talk about integrating tech into audit, how to get quick wins, the latest SOX guidance and whatever other topics the guests want to talk about and whatever you want to hear about. Be sure to subscribe to the show in whatever you're listening to it on now and we'll talk to you soon.

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