In this episode, David Petrisky, director of professional standards at the IIA, as he dives into the hot topic of greenwashing with Edith Wong, managing director at FTI Consulting, and Brian Wilmot, attorney at Paul Hastings. They unpack the challenges of navigating environmental claims, share eye-opening cases, and offer practical tips for auditors tackling greenwashing and other ESG-related risks.

Guests:

Edith Wong, Forensic Accountant in Investigations and Compliance, FTI Consulting

Brian Wilmot, Compliance and Regulatory Counseling and Investigations and White Collar Defense Practices Attorney, Paul Hastings LLP

Host:

David Petrisky, Dir. Professional Standards, The IIA

Key Points: 

• Introduction to Greenwashing (00:00:02 - 00:00:42)
• Definition and Legal Context of Greenwashing (00:00:42 - 00:01:20)
• Examples and Cases of Greenwashing (00:02:23 - 00:03:30)
• Challenges in Environmental Claims and Reporting (00:01:45 - 00:02:23, 00:03:38 - 00:04:50)
• Regulatory and Litigation Activity (00:01:45 - 00:02:23, 00:05:09 - 00:06:27)
• Non-Financial Reporting and Corporate Communications (00:06:27 - 00:07:19)
• Global Frameworks and Standards (00:09:07 - 00:11:02)
• Role of Internal Auditors in Addressing Greenwashing (00:11:07 - 00:12:32, 00:17:07 - 00:18:47)
• Preventative Practices and Governance Structures (00:13:06 - 00:15:09)
• Industry-Specific Concerns and Risks (00:15:21 - 00:16:55)

• TerraChoice's Seven Sins of Greenwashing
• Federal Trade Commission's Green Guides
• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
• Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)

In this episode, Frontier Foundry Co-founder and COO, Nick Reese, delves into the groundbreaking world of quantum computing and its game-changing potential for auditing. Discover how this cutting-edge technology could revolutionize the profession and learn practical tips on how internal auditors can stay ahead of the curve.

Guest:

Nick Reese, co-founder and COO of Frontier Foundry & former director of emerging technology at DHS

Frontier Foundry Website

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Host:
Lynn Moehl, director of internal audit and chief audit executive at The IIA

Key Points: 

• Introduction to Quantum Computing(00:00:02 - 00:00:21)
• Quantum Computing's Impact on Auditing(00:00:54 - 00:02:47)
• Data Security and Cryptography Risks(00:03:2 - 00:06:22)
• Opportunities with Quantum Technology (00:07:41 - 00:08:54)
• Resources for Staying Informed (00:10:23 - 00:10:43)
• Practical Steps for Auditors (00:06:32 - 00:07:07, 00:10:15 - 00:11:48)
• Current State and Future of Quantum Computing (00:02:54 - 00:03:08, 00:14:44 - 00:14:49)
• Workforce Education and Preparation (00:18:12 - 00:19:34)
  
  

Resources Mentioned:

• DHS Post-Quantum Cryptography Roadmap
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
  
  

The IIA Related Content:
Interested in this topic? Learn more about the role of internal auditors in providing organizations assurance for emerging technologies here.

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All Things Internal Audit: The Data Dilemma

In this episode, Jim Pelletier, Senior Product Manager at Wolters Kluwer TeamMate, discusses how internal auditors can position themselves to provide assurance on all aspects of data within their organizations, particularly as new technologies and regulations will increasingly rely on data. Key to sound data governance is ensuring that data is accurate, complete, reliable, and relevant.

This conversation covers:

-Critical importance of data quality in internal audit
-Challenges to maintaining data quality
-Internal audit's role in assessing and validating data quality
-Risk assessment processes integration
-Strategies for audit leaders to engage with stakeholders
-Data governance issues
-Artificial intelligence and ESG reporting on data quality

This episode brought to listeners from The IIA and Wolters Kluwer.  

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Lexica AI CFO Jannies Burlingame discusses her upcoming presentation at the IIA's Analytics, Automation and AI Virtual Conference with Senior Manager of Content Strategy and Development Robert Pérez. The conversation covers:

• Understanding data bias and misinterpretation
• Leveraging the benefits of Explainable AI (XAI)
• More!

Harold Silverman, IIA Senior Director of CAE and Corporate Governance Engagement, and Warren Hersh, IIA Director of Quality Services, discuss the importance of having a strategy for quality assessments in 2024 as it relates to the new Global Internal Audit Standards. The two former chief audit executives delve into new performance requirements under the updated Standards as well as options for scheduling quality assessments under the existing Standards (2017) or the new Standards.

In the latest podcast, loose adherence to policies on bids and tenders and a tip from a concerned employee lead internal auditors to uncover a bid rigging scheme at a renewable energy developer. Listen to "Tenders in the Wind." 

ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence tools are taking the business world by storm. Internal auditors will need to see how these technological marvels can enhance their work in a variety of areas. Vince Walden, CEO of Kona AI, shares an update on AI tools for compliance and data analytics. Also discussed is:

·         Generative AI for use in continuous controls monitoring

·         Getting started with machine learning and fraud detection

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The IIA's new Global Internal Audit Standards have been published, and practitioners globally are eager to explore the update to the profession's playbook. Robert Pérez, Senior Manager of Content Development at The IIA, speaks with Trish Hyde, CEO of IIA, Australia, and Arlene-Lynn Volmink, CEO of IIA, South Africa, about the Standards and areas of focus for internal auditors in their countries.

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The IIA's New Artificial Intelligence Knowledge Center is a diverse selection of resources tailored to every learning style and need. In this episode, Anthony Pugliese, President and CEO of The IIA, joins Robert Perez, Senior Manager of Content, to preview some of the curated content available for members and non-members.

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The New Global Internal Audit Standards have been published, and Katleen Seeuws, VP of Standards and Guidance at The IIA, joins Robert Perez, Manager, Content, to discuss how the Standards Are Changing, and next steps for leaders who want to implement them.

IIA members gain exclusive access to an extended version with bonus content at www.theiia.org/en/resources/Podcasts-and-Video-from-The-IIA/.

All Things Internal Audit: Previewing the New Global Internal Audit Standards

As 2023 comes to a close, we look back on what we've accomplished, while looking forward to the exciting developments of the coming year—not the least of which are the New Global Internal Audit Standards. Joining us in the IIA studio to share their thoughts on the new Global Internal Audit Standards as well as what we can expect in 2024 are Danny Francken, CEO of The IIA, Netherlands, and Cedric Hamaekers, CEO of The IIA Belgium, speaking with Robert Perez.

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All Things Internal Audit: Fraud Podcast
"Playing the Fraud Card"

Listen to The IIA's new Fraud Podcast brought to you by All Things Internal Audit. The Fraud Podcast provides fictionalized accounts of real-world frauds featured in Internal Auditor magazine's Fraud department.

In the latest episode, City Auditor Michelle Martinez uncovers a gift card scam orchestrated by Jonathan Erick, a former City of Sommerville employee, using city funds. Martinez's keen auditing skills reveal Erick's misuse of purchase cards, leading to his arrest and highlighting the importance of robust internal controls. Listen to "Playing the Fraud Card."

IIA members can access bonus content in the form of lessons learned by reading the full Fraud article.

Available now on all major podcast platforms and our Youtube channel.

Emmanuel Manalo, Head of Internal Audit at Lemonade, helps define the essence of augmented auditing, and shares strategic applications of human-AI collaboration.

Access more content at Podcasts and Videos from the IIA.

The IIA has released a Global Risk in Focus report series, which surveyed internal audit leaders around the world to determine the top risks impacting their regions. In the last episode, we discussed the findings with Executive Vice President of Global of Strategy and Affiliate Relations, Javier Faleato. In this episode we'll discuss how internal auditors can leverage that information for planning and strengthening relationships with stakeholders.

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IIA members gain exclusive access to an extended version with bonus content at Podcasts and Video from The IIA.

Listen to The IIA's new Fraud Podcast brought to you by All Things Internal Audit. The Fraud Podcast provides fictionalized accounts of real-world frauds featured in Internal Auditor magazine's Fraud department.

In the latest podcast, discovery of a forged signature leads to the reveal of a much bigger scheme to defraud the company. Listen to "Small Signs of Big Problems." 

IIA members can access bonus content in the form of lessons learned by reading the full Fraud article.

James Park, Group Audit Technical Program Manager at Microsoft, shares strategies for internal auditors to incorporate AI into their work, and review controls over its usage.

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The IIA has released the first-ever Global Risk in Focus report series, which surveyed internal audit leaders around the world to get a pulse on the greatest risks impacting their regions. In this episode we discuss the findings with Executive Vice President Global of Strategy & Affiliate relations, Javier Faleato.

BONUS Member Content

IIA members gain exclusive access to an extended version with bonus content that reveals:

• Regional variations in risk concerns—know what will impact your region.
• Knowing where internal auditors spend most of their time and effort per region.

Get the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IIAGlobalHQ/podcasts

IIA members gain exclusive access to an extended version with bonus content at www.theiia.org/en/resources/Podcasts-and-Video-from-The-IIA/.

Listen to The IIA's new Fraud Podcast brought to you by All Things Internal Audit. The Fraud Podcast provides fictionalized accounts of real-world frauds featured in Internal Auditor magazine's Fraud department.

When her commission structure is changed, an advertising sales manager finds a way to make up for the lost income. Listen to "Sailing the Tradewinds to Fraud."

IIA members can access bonus content in the form of lessons learned by reading the full Fraud article in the October 2021 digital edition of Internal Auditor magazine. 

Listen to The IIA's new Fraud Podcast brought to you by All Things Internal Audit. The Fraud Podcast provides fictionalized accounts of real-world frauds featured in Internal Auditor magazine's Fraud department.

In this episode: An internal auditor uncovers a fraud scheme at a newly acquired company that was missed in the due diligence process. Listen to "Buying Into Trouble."

IIA members can access bonus content in the form of lessons learned by reading the full Fraud article.

The IPPF Evolution is in full swing, and in this episode, Katleen Seeuws, Vice President of Standards and Guidance at The IIA, shares an update on the Global Internal Audit Standards™.

Michelle Hurley, Senior Product Marketing Specialist at Wolters Kluwer TeamMate, shares important considerations for identifying a sustainability framework for your organization.

Sara Gonzalez, ESG Risk Audit Manager at ING Spain, shares approaches for organizing and executing responses to sustainability strategies, and internal audit's alignment with the external auditor.

BONUS Member Content

IIA members gain exclusive access to an extended version with bonus content, including:

•    Becoming aware of the key challenges ahead for sustainability and internal audit.
•    Learning the considerations for identifying a sustainability framework.

Get the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IIAGlobalHQ/podcasts

IIA members gain exclusive access to an extended version with bonus content at http://www.theiia.org/en/resources/Podcasts-and-Video-from-The-IIA/.

Listen to The IIA's new Fraud Podcast brought to you by All Things Internal Audit. The Fraud Podcast provides fictionalized accounts of real-world frauds featured in Internal Auditor magazine's Fraud department.

In this episode, A Trick of the Light, Glow Bright, a floodlight retailer, becomes concerned it is being targeted by fraudsters when it stops meeting its cash flow goals.

IIA members can access bonus content in the form of lessons learned by reading the full Fraud article.

This month we examine the high-tech and the high-risk aspects of internal audit.

We'll discuss the risks (and opportunities) represented by the metaverse and extended reality (XR) with a team of experts from KPMG LLP and Meta.

With Dana Lawrence, Director of Fintech Compliance, Pacific West Bank we'll dive into "Crypto Hacks, Scandals, and Headlines."

BONUS Member Content

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Digital Internal Audit: The Upside and Risks of Extended Reality and Metaverse: We identify specific risks in Extended Reality and the Metaverse.

Crypto Hacks, Scandals, and Headlines: Three key issues for internal auditors to consider regarding cryptocurrency.

All Things Internal Audit Tech:
AI Governance & Ethical Considerations

In this episode, hear from industry thought leaders about governance and ethical considerations of artificial intelligence usage in the internal audit profession. Experts discuss strategies to mitigate risks of sensitive data disclosure in public AI tools and emphasize the importance of governance and monitoring in AI implementation. They address ethical concerns, including preventing AI-generated risks and ensuring safe AI practices in applications involving human safety. 

• Mitigating Risk of Sensitive Data Disclosure
• Governance and Monitoring in AI
• Importance of oversight and ethical auditing practices
• Preventing AI Hallucinations and Risks
• Strategies for ensuring ethical AI outputs through human intervention.
• Ensuring Safe AI Practices
• Addressing ethical and safety concerns in AI applications.

Speakers: 

• Brian Willis, LBMC senior manager, cybersecurity advisor
• Charles King, Managing Director, Advisory Services, KPMG LLP
• Alex Gacheche, Head of Information Security, Meta
• Ivan Martinez, Managing Director, Internal Audit, Goldman Sachs
• Ethan Rojhani, Grant Thornton principal, risk advisory services
• Wes Luckock, Grant Thornton senior manager, AI, automation and analytics

This episode is available on our website on our YouTube channel.

Listen to The IIA's new Fraud Podcast brought to you by All Things Internal Audit. The Fraud Podcast provides fictionalized accounts of real-world frauds featured in Internal Auditor magazine's Fraud department.

In this episode, Help Wanted, a telecom company learns—after being hit by fraud—about the importance of employee background checks.

IIA members can access bonus content in the form of lessons learned by reading the full Fraud article.  

Ethical resilience is often listed as one of the top attributes of high performing internal auditors and audit leaders in organizations around the world.

We speak with former IIA Chair Richard F. Chambers on how to identify and navigate blind spots and other challenges.

Ian Peters, PhD, Director and CEO of the Institute of Business Ethics in the UK, shares some of the hazards of not having an ethical culture within an organization, and imparts strategies for building and auditing an ethical culture.

BONUS Member Content

IIA members gain exclusive access to an extended version with bonus content including:

The Ethical Auditor:
How to examine the perception we hold of ourselves as internal auditors vs. the reality.

Auditing for Ethical Culture:
Tips for measuring ethical culture within an organization.

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Listen to the premiere episode of The IIA's new Fraud Podcast brought to you by All Things Internal Audit. The Fraud Podcast provides fictionalized accounts of real-world frauds featured in Internal Auditor magazine's Fraud department.

In Episode 1, Cooking the Books, we learn why the cafeteria at Phoenix P-H-O Hospital was so deep in the red. 

IIA members can access bonus content in the form of lessons learned by reading the full Fraud article in the June digital edition of  Internal Auditor magazine.

Going global: The IIA's EVP of Affiliate Relations and Global Advocacy, Javier Faleato, gives a preview of The IIA's 2023 International Conference Amsterdam, Netherlands. 

Diversity, equity and inclusion are in focus as Dolapo Adedeji, Managing Director, Internal Audit and Financial Advisory at Protiviti and Shalim Matos, CFO at the Atlanta Institute of Internal Auditors, share their powerful perspectives on the Benefits and Impact of DEI.

Driving Change: Laura LeBlanc of The Internal Audit Foundation speaks with Amy Fread, Senior Manager, Risk & Financial Advisory at Deloitte about Internal Audit's Role in Driving Diversity Equity & Inclusion. 

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The Benefits of DEI:
Learn strategies to promote, support and celebrate DEI.

Driving Diversity and DEI:
Guests share leading practices for recruiting inclusive talent.

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DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this video are not specifically those of Deloitte or the IIA, but refer generally to the Internal Audit profession. This video is not a substitute for professional advice or services, nor should it be used as a basis for any decision or action that may affect your business. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your business, you should consult a qualified professional advisor. Deloitte and the IIA shall not be responsible for any loss sustained by any person who relies on this video.

To celebrate internal audit awareness month, we're highlighting the leaders who are forging the future of the profession.

We'll speak with some of today's IIA Chapter leaders, connecting members with career development and educational resources in regions all around the world.

We speak with tomorrow's leaders—attendees of the Global Student Conference held recently in Orlando, Florida—to learn what excites them most about a career in internal audit.

Greg van Choyke of The IIA chats with Sarah Duckwitz, Director, Internal Audit at CrossFirst Bank on adding big value with small audit teams.

IIA District Representative Jami Shine speaks with Yvette Adams, Senior Audit Manager at Zions Bancorporation and Jude Viator, Consulting Associate Director at Postlethwaite & Netterville about developing your personal brand.

In our "I Am" profile, Rosalie Ennes, CEO and Founder of Portecua Consulting, shares what drew her to internal audit, and the fulfillment of her ambition of mixing travel and career growth.

BONUS Member Content

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Tips for Small Audit Teams:
Learn the four main categories of technology that help small teams deliver value.

Networking Toward Success:
A simple strategy to develop your unique personal brand.

The new Pulse of Internal Audit for North America was released recently and The IIA's Harold Silverman shares the findings that internal audit leaders have reacted to most profoundly.

At the recent GAM Conference, many learning sessions featured practical tips on using data to work more efficiently and intelligently. Nicole Huie of The Internal Audit Foundation speaks with GAM presenters Pat Ferrell and Ben Getz of RLI Corporation on Using Data to Perform Corporate Risk Assessments.

A critical part of successfully integrating technology and innovation into internal audit is having the right metrics. Jaimie Yang of Raytheon discusses Defining Metrics That Matter with Sarah Kuhn of Phillips Petroleum.

BONUS Member Content

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Using Data to Perform Corporate Risk Assessments:

Pat Ferrell and Ben Getz of RLI Corporation describe how to use initial risk vs. cumulative risk when building the audit plan.

Defining Metrics that Matter:

Sarah Kuhn of Phillips Petroleum shares a five-step process that will set up internal audit to truly measure performance.

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The recent release of a public comment draft of the new Global Internal Audit Standards™ reflects significant input from internal audit leaders and their stakeholders. Now it's time for practitioners and other interested parties around the world to weigh in. IIA President and CEO Anthony Pugliese chats about this important opportunity for public input as the profession's governing documents evolve.

Do stakeholders seem disinterested or even push back on your audit department's reports? Author Margie Bastolla offers solutions from her soon-to-be-released book, Clarity, Impact, Speed: Delivering Audit Reports That Matter.

The move to hybrid or remote work environments requires leaders to adapt how they work with others, and how they deliver feedback also must evolve. Jeannette Buttler, MBA, CPA, CISSP, CISA has some tips to share on successfully leading and having difficult conversations with hybrid or remote teams.

BONUS Member Content

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Writing Reports: 

Four specific steps you can use to help your team deliver clear and impactful reports.

Managing Remote Teams: 

Three areas for managers to focus on when preparing to have a direct or difficult conversation.

Fraud impacts every organization, and deterring it takes teamwork. Chrysti Ziegler, CFE, CIA and CRMA, and David Dominguez, CIA, CFE, CISA, CRMA, share their views on the importance of partnership between internal auditors and fraud examiners.

As automated digital tools become more prevalent, internal auditors need to have greater control and insight on their impact. In this episode, Chris Denver and Ma'Kayla Tillman of Crowe, share practical approaches for auditing robotic process automation (RPA). In The Big Idea, we expose the "thought processes" of Artificial Intelligence to encounter "Explainable AI."

Also, Durran Dunn, an award-winning accounting/finance professional and elite sprint athlete known as "The Freeze," shares his winning coaching strategies and techniques for the innovators and leaders of tomorrow. 

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Integrity and Leadership:

Durran Dunn shares the essential nature of integrity and leadership.

Robotics Process Administration:

Chris Denver and Ma'Kayla Tillman share four takeaways regarding auditing RPA.

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In the first episode of 2023, and fourth in the flagship video/audio podcast series, we pick up where we left off last year with internal auditors' predictions on the biggest issue for the profession this year. If you need a reminder, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dominated practitioner's predictions for the biggest issue in 2023. That's why this episode is appropriately titled, "ESG in 2023: Evolving from Compliance to Value Creation."

As governments around the globe continue to issue or consider new ESG regulations, internal audit must create new priorities that align with a holistic and responsible world view. This reality is reflected in survey data from Deloitte's "Sustainability Action Report," which found that stakeholders want more than just a "check-the-box" compliance exercise when it comes to ESG.

Luckily, we have industry leaders chiming in with clear direction that is anything but "check please." Yvette Connor, Strategic Risk Services Leader at Grant Thornton, LLP, outlines some important considerations when choosing an ESG framework. Sibasis Panda, Director of Internal Audit at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, discusses the evolution from basic ESG compliance to value creation. Plus, Diedre Melton reveals her "Creative Ways to Grow Your Team's Skillsets," even when resources are limited.

BONUS Member Content

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ESG Framework: Yvette Connor presents ESG framework "do's" and "don'ts" for all internal auditors to know and avoid.

Talent Management: Diedre Melton shares four key takeaways to upskill your team and "win" in talent management.

ESG Strategy: Sibasis Panda recommends steps for supporting the chosen ESG strategy.

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In this year-end episode, internal auditors make predictions on the biggest issue for the profession in 2023, and we've share news on governmental mandates for ESG disclosures. The IIA's Director of Professional Guidance for Public Sector Pamela Stroebel Powers speaks with Saarangi Balasingam, a Director of Audit Operations for the Government of Canada, and Zina Merritt, Chief Diversity Management Officer for the U.S. Government Accountability Office, and Madison Rorschach, City Auditor, Denton, Texas, to learn how government auditors are helping build trust and changing underlying systems that cause disparities. Also, in a conversation with Lisa Young, Risk management specialist, we gain insight into the cause of Supply chain disruption and how we can prepare for the future.   BONUS Member Content IIA members gain exclusive access to an extended version with bonus content on auditing in the public sector and supply chain resilience.   Public Sector Audit: Saarangi Balasingam shares advice for those just beginning to edit equity factors. Supply Chain: Lisa Young presents tips for involving the risks team and the business in the planning phase. For Membership Visit: www.theiia.org/en/membership/

All Things Internal Audit:
Key Takeaways from Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations

In this episode, Mason Wilder, research director of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, discusses the findings and implications of the Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations.

This conversation covers:

• Fraud detection and reporting methods
• Fraud profiles
• Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on fraud
• Importance of fraud risk management
• Using reports to enhance fraud prevention efforts
• Value of fraud awareness training

This episode is available on all major podcast platforms or on our YouTube channel.

In episode 002, "Data Demystified: Analytics and Governance in the Spotlight," of The IIA's All Things Internal Audit podcast, viewers will learn how to find fascinating facts in the data. This timely episode features tips on how to implement data analytics in a small audit shop; examines reasons why we all need to increase recognition of climate change; and explores why it's essential to evolve beyond data compliance to solid data governance. Join a diverse group of IT thought leaders, including a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), KPMG analysts, and insurance experts. Additional member-only content is available on The IIA website. Watch or listen and subscribe. This is the non-member version of the video podcast.

IIA Members GET BONUS Content Including:
Getting Started With Data Analytics

• Adam Russell, Senior IT Auditor, CIA, shares guidelines for incorporating data analytics in the planning and reporting phase of audit engagements.

Data Compliance and Beyond

• Clarissa Lucas, CIA, IT Audit Director, and Pat Shanahan, Associate Vice President, IT Audit, provide strategies for internal auditors to drive home the value of independent assurance over data governance with stakeholders. Visit: www.theiia.org for more information

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and a great time to launch The IIA 's All Things Internal Audit video podcast. The premiere episode features news, tips, and conversations with industry leaders in cybersecurity including Michael A. Echols, CEO of Max Cybersecurity, LLC. Plus, an introduction to implementing automation and AI in real-time assurance with Stacey Schabel, CAE of Jackson Financial, Inc.. Watch or listen and subscribe.

This is the non-member version of the video podcast. IIA members gain exclusive access to an extended version with bonus content on tips for building resilience in the face of ongoing cybersecurity challenges and five key takeaways for using automation and AI in real-time assurance. Visit: www.theiia.org for more information

All Things Internal Audit: Risk & Cyber Audit Opportunities with AI

In this episode, thought leaders discuss the groundbreaking applications of AI in enhancing compliance programs, continuous risk assessment, and cybersecurity audits. Industry experts share real-world examples, such as the use of ChatGPT for PCI DSS compliance and dynamic risk scoring frameworks. Discover how AI is making audit processes more efficient, accurate, and cost-effective, and learn about the crucial role it plays in improving internal audit services.

• AI's role in developing and testing PCI DSS compliance programs
• Training AI models on organizational systems for tailored risk assessments
• Continuous risk assessment through AI-powered automation
• AI applications in scenario analysis using cross-departmental data
• Enhancing dynamic and efficient risk assessment processes with AI
• AI in cybersecurity audits for improved accuracy and cost reduction
• Leveraging AI for better communication and collaboration in audits
• Real-world examples of AI tools streamlining risk assessment and compliance tasks

Speakers:

• Brian Willis, LBMC senior manager, cybersecurity advisor
• Kunal Agrawal, Diligent customer success director
• Ethan Rojhani, Grant Thornton principal, risk advisory services
• Wes Luckock, Grant Thornton senior manager, AI, automation and analytics

All Things Internal Audit: Public Sector Considerations for New IIA Standards

In this episode, Pamela Stroebel Powers, the IIA director of professional practices, discusses the newly released 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards, with an emphasis on the public sector. She explores the changes, challenges, and resources available to help internal auditors adapt to these updates.

This conversation covers:

• Inclusion of public sector considerations
• Governance complexities in the public sector
• Strategies for meeting new standards
• Conformance readiness assessment tool
• Strategic planning and performance measures
• Regional and public sector-specific challenges
• Resources and support from the IIA for public sector auditors

This episode is available on all major podcast platforms or on our YouTube channel.

In this episode, George Barham, director of Standards and Professional Guidance for Technology at The IIA, discusses the Topical Requirements component of the International Professional Practices Framework.

Get the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or YouTube.

All Things Internal Audit: Generative AI Uses for Internal Audit

In this episode, Grant Ostler, Industry Principal at Workiva, and Sue King, Partner and SOX Solutions Lead at KPMG, delve into the practical applications of generative AI in the workplace and its impact on internal auditors.

This conversation covers:

-Future directions of AI in audit

Listen to full episodes at The IIA website and our YouTube channel.

In this episode, Terry Ray, a top expert in data security, talks with David Pretrisky, director of Professional Standards at The IIA, about why asking the right questions is key to boosting data security and compliance in organizations. They'll dive into how internal auditors can strengthen their organization's security, the hurdles they encounter, and practical strategies for success.

Guests:

Terry Ray, senior vice president, data security GTM, field CTO, and fellow at Imperva

Host:
David Petrisky, director, Professional Standards, The IIA

Key Points: 

• Introduction to Data Security and Compliance (00:00:02 - 00:00:22)
• Breaking Down Data Defense (00:00:31 - 00:02:45)
• Prioritizing Security Controls (00:02:52 - 00:04:24)
• Key Frameworks for Security (00:04:58 - 00:06:22)
• Common Vulnerabilities and Breaches (00:06:22 - 00:08:25)
• Advice for Internal Auditors (00:08:25 - 00:11:10)
• Compliance and Regulatory Frameworks (00:11:15 - 00:14:05)
• Internal Auditors' Role in Security (00:14:05 - 00:17:11)
• Final Advice for Internal Auditors (00:17:11 - 00:17:32)

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• General Data Protection Regulation
• PCI Data Security Standard 

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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit

In this episode, Liz Sandwith, talks with Lauressa Nelson about the changes in The IIA's new Global Internal Audit Standards. They discuss how internal auditors can prepare for these changes, the challenges they may face, and practical strategies to ensure conformance by Jan. 9, 2025.

Guests:

Liz Sandwith, CFIIA, managing partner, Sandwith Internal Audit Services and a former member of the International Internal Audit Standards Board

Host

Key Points:

• Introduction to the New Standards (00:00:02 - 00:00:23)
• Current State of Readiness (00:00:31 - 00:01:29)
• Challenges in Conformance (00:01:29 - 00:02:24)
• Strategies for Preparation (00:02:24 - 00:03:37)
• Behavioral Standards and Evidence (00:06:03 - 00:07:19)
• Purpose and Domain 1 (00:08:30 - 00:10:04)
• Governing the Internal Audit Function (Domain 3) (00:11:36 - 00:13:17)
• Internal Audit Strategy (Domain 4) (00:17:44 - 00:19:02)
• Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) (00:25:04 - 00:26:57)
• Coordination and Reliance (Domain 5) (00:27:12 - 00:28:41)

The IIA Related Content:
Interested in this topic? Find more articles and resources to support internal auditors conforming to the new standards below:

Ethically Mastering the Global Internal Audit Standards
Navigating the Global Internal Audi Standards

• The IIA's Two-Way Mapping Document
• Conformance Readiness Assessment Tool
• The IIA's New Global Internal Audit Standards
• Liz Sandwith, "Ready to Conform," Internal Auditor magazine, October 2024

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All Things Internal Audit: Fraud Podcast
"School of Fraud"

• Introduction to the Case (00:00:01)
• Part 1: A Walk Interrupted (00:00:22)
• Part 2: Cash for Classes (00:01:23)
• Part 3: A Closer Look (00:03:21)
• Part 4: The Confession (00:05:38)

• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
  

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In this episode, Sami Rifky, vice president of ISACA Casablanca, joins Mike Levy, CEO of Cherry Hill Advisory, to discuss the evolving cybersecurity landscape. They explore how AI is transforming threat detection and response, the importance of cybersecurity governance, and internal audit's role in managing cyber risks.

Guests:
Sami Rifky, vice president, ISACA Casablanca

Host:
Mike Levy, CEO, Cherry Hill Advisory

Key Points: 

• Introduction to Cybersecurity and AI (00:00:02)
• Sami Rifky's Background and Approach (00:00:37)
• Top Cybersecurity Risks and AI's Role (00:02:04)
• Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic (00:02:53)
• AI in Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Risks (00:05:06)
• Internal Audit's Role in Cybersecurity (00:07:23)
• Generative AI and Emerging Threats (00:10:10)
• Challenges in Implementing AI in Cybersecurity (00:13:08)
• Ethical Considerations in AI Deployment (00:18:37)
• Future of AI in Cybersecurity (00:21:15)

The IIA Related Content:

Interested in this topic? Visit the Cyber Resource Center to find comprehensive tools, courses, research, and webinars that help effectively manage and audit cybersecurity risks.

Register for the IIA's Cybersecurity Virtual Conference on October 30th, where Sami Rifky will be a keynote speaker

IIA Global Knowledge Brief: Cybersecurity (Part 2: Artificial Intelligence – Cybersecurity Friend and Foe)

• IIA's Cybersecurity Virtual Conference
• IIA's AI Auditing Framework
• National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) - AI and Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Challenges
• IBM on AI & Cybersecurity

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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit
In this episode, Dirk Debruyne and Marthin Grobler discuss The IIA's recently released Quality Assessment Manual, 2024 Edition, with David Petrisky. They share their personal experiences with quality assessments and the development of the updated manual, including how it aligns with the new Global Internal Audit Standards.
 
In bonus content, The IIA's Deborah Poulalion joins Robert Perez to discuss the 2024 North American Pulse of Internal Audit Report.

Guests:

Host:
David Petrisky, director, Professional Standards, The IIA

Key Points: 

• Introduction to the episode and guests [00:00:02] 
• Importance of quality assessments and ISB's role [00:00:30]
• Marthin Grobler on his project involvement [00:01:10]
• Dirk Debruyne's background and contributions [00:02:16]
• Task force responsibilities and challenges [00:03:16]
• Focus on ethics in Domain 2 [00:04:24]
• Comparison with previous QA Manual versions [00:05:50]
• Alignment with new standards and assessment impact [00:07:26]
• Use of manual for internal and external assessments [00:09:00]
• Challenges in assessing conformance methodology [00:10:00]
• Governance's impact on audit quality [00:12:23]
• Introduction of the maturity model [00:14:39]
• Adding maturity assessments [00:16:00]
• Templates and tools in the manual [00:17:16]
• Benefits of the four-point conclusion scale [00:18:49]
• Performance outcomes in assessments [00:21:01]
• Guidance on self-assessment with validation [00:22:38]
• Board and CAE expectations for assessments [00:24:14]
• QA Manual's role in meeting expectations [00:26:07]
• Future innovations and tech in assessments [00:27:42]
• Value of external quality assessments [00:30:54]
• Final thoughts for the internal audit community [00:32:23]
• Bonus content [00:38:20]

BONUS CONTENT

HOST:
Robert Pérez, owner, Pérez Communication Solutions
GUEST:
Deborah Poulalion, IIA senior data analyst, The IIA
The IIA Related Content:
Interested in this topic? Visit the links below:

• Webinar: Introducing the New Quality Assessment Manual: Aligned with the Global Internal Audit Standards
• Quality Insights: Implementing an Internal Audit Strategic Plan
• Webinar: Quality Assessment Challenges and Opportunities 2025 and Beyond
• Participate in the 2025 North American Pulse Survey

• Quality Assessment Manual, 2024 Edition
• International Internal Audit Standards Board
• North American Pulse of Internal Audit
• Risk in Focus

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In this episode, Robert Findlay talks with Lynn Moehl about the evolving role of data analytics and AI in internal auditing. Findlay shares strategies for overcoming challenges, best practices for integrating data analytics, use cases, and the importance of clear communication with stakeholders. They discuss the differences between basic data analytics and AI, the skills required for each, and how advanced tools can enhance audit processes.

Guests:
Robert Findlay, global head of IT Audit, Glanbia
Host:
Lynn Moehl, IIA director of Internal Audit and CAE

Key Points: 

• Introduction to Data Analytics and AI in Internal Auditing (00:00:02)
• Differences Between Basic Data Analytics and AI (00:00:34)
• Skills Required for Data Analytics vs. AI (00:01:21)
• Effective Tools for Specific Audit Scenarios (00:02:17)
• Access to Data and Organizational Policies (00:04:07)
• Criteria for Choosing the Right Tool (00:05:02)
• Challenging Audit Scenarios and Data Analytics Solutions (00:05:35)
• Surprising Insights from Data Analytics (00:06:43)
• Pitfalls and Mitigation Strategies in Data Analytics (00:08:13)
• Communicating the Benefits of Data Analytics (00:10:08)
• Best Practices for Integrating Data Analytics (00:11:11)
• Measuring Success of Data Analytics Initiatives (00:12:19)
• Guidance for Using AI in Analytics (00:13:15)
  

The IIA Related Content:
Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:

• Data Literacy Certificate: A Journey to Data Analytics
• Data Analytics: Part 3, Developing a Resilient Data Analytics Strategy
• Microsoft® Excel: Data Analytics Descriptive statistics
• Getting Started With: Data Analytics
  

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• Excel
• ACL: Galvanize ACL
• Python scripts
• Tableau
• QlikView
• SAP

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All Things Internal Audit: Filling the Internal Audit Talent Gap (Bonus Content)

In this episode, Amanda Jo Erven talks with Desiree Rivera about developing the next generation of internal auditors. They discuss attracting new talent and the power of mentorship and community.

In bonus content, Jerick Mediavilla joins Robert Perez to discuss the challenges of keeping content fresh and relevant for a global audience.

Guests:
Amanda Jo Erven, lecturer and director of Internal Audit Education, MSU Denver

Host:
Desiree Rivera, IIA Academic Relations manager

Key Points: 

• Introduction and Episode Overview (00:00:02)
• Amanda's Journey in Internal Audit (00:00:28)
• Challenges in the Internal Audit Talent Pipeline (00:02:59)
• Creative Recruitment Strategies (00:04:38)
• Essential Skills for Internal Auditors (00:07:22)
• Mentorship and Community Engagement (00:12:15)
• Advice for Young Professionals (00:18:24)
• Introduction to Bonus Content (00:20:48)
• Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (00:23:08)
• Challenges in Content Development (00:24:27)
• Feedback and Continuous Improvement (00:26:38)
• Ensuring Compliance (00:26:38)

BONUS CONTENT

HOST:
Robert Pérez, owner, Pérez Communication Solutions

GUEST:
Jerick Mediavilla, IIA curriculum quality specialist

The IIA Related Content:
Interested in this topic? Visit the links below:

• Internal Auditing Education Partnership (IAEP) Program
• Internal Audit Competency Framework
• IIA Learning and Development
• IIA's Learning Center

• Internal Auditing Education Partnership (IAEP) Program
• MSU Denver's Risk Assurance & Advisory (Internal Audit) Program
• MSU Denver Accounting Student Organization (ASO)
• NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy)

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Soft Skills

The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit

In this episode, Mike Jacka joins Mike Levy to discuss the importance of soft skills in internal auditing. They explore how emotional intelligence, communication, and relationship-building are crucial for auditors to drive change and add value to their organizations.

Host:

Mike Levy, CEO of Cherry Hill Advisory 

Guest:

Mike Jacka, chief creative pilot at Flying Pig Audit, Consulting and Training Solutions

Key Points: 

• Introduction and Episode Overview [00:00:02]
• The Importance of Soft Skills [00:00:26]
• Evolution of Auditing and Soft Skills [00:01:43]
• Recruiting for Success [00:02:51]
• Driving Change Through Influence [00:04:48]
• Training and Development [00:06:12]
• Emerging Risks and Asking the Right Questions [00:08:18]
• Advisory vs. Assurance Roles [00:09:06]
• Adapting to Technology [00:10:16]
• Diverse Hiring Practices [00:13:32]
• Risks of Overreliance on Technology [00:16:33]
• Future-proofing Internal Audit [00:20:11]
• Key Takeaways for CAEs [00:24:27]
• Closing Remarks [00:27:31]

The IIA Related Content:
Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:

• Communication Skills for Auditors: Interviewing and Negotiating Course
• Talent Management: Recruiting, Developing, Motivating, and Retaining Great Team Members Practice Guide
• IIA's Internal Audit Competency Framework
• Internal Auditor Magazine

Visit The IIA's website or YouTube channel for related topics and more.

• J. Michael Jacka and Bryant Richards, "Stepping Into The Future," Internal Auditor magazine, April 2024
• Vision 2035

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