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31 de ago.

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Host Richard Chambers interviews April Crichlow, CMO of Optro, about marketing to the internal audit profession, the company’s customer-driven approach, and the strategy behind renaming AuditBoard to Optro. They discuss how Optro balances cutting-edge AI features with practical outcomes, builds trust with professional bodies, and advises chief audit executives on communicating value to leadership and boards.
28 de mai.

Agentic AI Rewrites SOX Testing

Richard Chambers sits down with Kieran Taylor, co-founder and CEO of Midship, to discuss Midship's acquisition by Optro and their agentic AI that reduces SOX testing from 16 hours to under 15 minutes. They cover how the autonomous testing engine integrates with Optro, preserves Excel workflows, produces auditable evidence, and automates up to 85% of SOX controls—especially ITGCs. The episode also explores where human judgment will remain essential, how auditors should prepare for ad hoc testing and managing AI agents, and what the future of internal audit looks like as agentic AI scales across the profession.
11 de mai. · Vídeo

AI and the Future of Internal Audit

Richard Chambers interviews Anthony Pugliese, President and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors, on the profession's evolution over the past five years. They discuss the rapid rise of AI, the growing trend of second-line functions moving under chief audit executives, and the IIA’s advocacy and stakeholder initiatives like the Global Audit Committee Center. The episode also highlights the IIA’s Faces of Internal Audit campaign for Internal Audit Month and offers guidance for young auditors, emphasizing technology fluency and human intelligence skills as keys to future relevance.
11/07/2025

Exploring emerging risks in internal audit

In this episode of "Speaking of Risk and Audit," host Richard Chambers is joined by Mike Levy, CEO of Cherry Hill Advisory. Together, they delve into the evolving landscape of internal audit, discussing emerging risks such as cybersecurity and artificial intelligence that keep Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) up at night. Mike shares insights from his extensive experience, highlighting the importance of adapting to new global internal audit standards and the strategic role of CAEs in addressing these modern challenges. The conversation covers the need for ongoing risk assessments, the integration of AI in audit processes, and strategies for overcoming talent shortages in the industry. As they explore the potential and pitfalls of AI, the discussion provides a comprehensive look at both the promise and threats posed by technological advancements in the field. Tune in to gain expert perspectives on navigating the complexities of today's internal audit world and learn how to position your audit function for success.
11 de fev.

How AI Agents are transforming internal audit

Richard Chambers interviews Richard Penfill of PayPal about using data science and AI in internal audit, exploring how prompt libraries, AI agents, and a new concept called "swarm auditing" streamline analytics and testing. The episode covers practical challenges (the "bridge tax"), governance and risk concerns, use cases for agent orchestration, and how AI will shift auditors toward judgment, ethics, and strategic oversight.
23 de jun.

Auditing at the Speed of AI: Inaugural Episode

In the inaugural episode of AI Governance Watch, host Guru Sethupathy welcomes Richard Chambers, a global leader in internal audit and risk, to discuss how AI is transforming audit, risk management, and corporate governance. They explore the rapid emergence of AI-driven risks and opportunities, the need for risk resilience and scenario planning, and the evolving skills auditors must develop—focusing on human judgment, curiosity, and relationship acumen. The conversation stresses culture and governance as enablers, not roadblocks, and concludes with optimism about human ingenuity while warning that organizations that ignore AI risk becoming irrelevant.
12 de ago.

Balancing rapid capabilities and national security

Guru Sethupathy interviews Dave Kasten of Palisade Research about AI risks, national security implications, and how rapidly advancing models are changing offense and defense dynamics. They discuss misuse, concentration of power, automation of tasks by AI agents, implications for enterprise security, and practical advice for CISOs to prepare and engage with policymakers.
13 de jan.

Audit Reports that drive action

Richard Chambers interviews Margie Bastolla, an audit report–writing expert, trainer, and author, on effective audit reporting. They examine common reporting errors, including unclear effect statements and weak root-cause analysis, and discuss practical techniques to write reports that resonate with high-level readers. Margie also discusses the role of AI as a research assistant, the importance of critical thinking, and trends toward shorter, more visual reporting that still prioritize a clear message.
15 de jul.

From GE Audit to AI

Richard Chambers talks with Justin Greenberger, Optro's Chief Customer Officer, about his journey from GE internal audit and enterprise IT to leading customer success at a practitioner-founded SaaS company. The episode covers how practitioner experience shapes customer engagement, methods for measuring customer health and proving hard ROI (including reclaimed reporting time and reduced SOX hours), and strategies for aligning audit technology with broader company priorities. They also discuss the practical adoption of agentic AI and autonomous testing—change management, human-in-the-loop governance, traceability to build trust, and tactical advice CAEs can use to start their AI transformation journey.
03/06/2025

Strategic challenges and change management in internal auditing

In this episode of the "Speaking of Risk and Audit," Richard Chambers engages in a dynamic discussion with Matt Mabel, Vice President of Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Process Improvement at American Express. Together, they explore the intricacies of strategic planning within internal auditing and the transformative changes underway at American Express. Matt shares his insights on the unique challenges faced in his role, including innovation in audit processes and the implementation of new technology. They delve into key strategies for managing organizational change effectively, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement and clear communication. Matt's expertise in change management offers valuable advice for audit leaders preparing for inevitable transitions and striving to provide strategic value to their organizations.

Optro (formerly AuditBoard) helps enterprises transform risk into opportunity, redefining GRC for the agentic future of risk management.

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Built by auditors, powered by purpose

Agentic AI Rewrites SOX Testing

AI and the Future of Internal Audit

Exploring emerging risks in internal audit

How AI Agents are transforming internal audit

Auditing at the Speed of AI: Inaugural Episode

Balancing rapid capabilities and national security

Audit Reports that drive action

From GE Audit to AI

Strategic challenges and change management in internal auditing

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