The Audit Profession is in Peril (maybe)

Auditors often wonder how close they should and/or can get with clients. You must remain objective and independent. We hear it all the time. But being friendly does not compromise independence.Let's t...

17 Nov 202125min

An auditor's primary job is to ask questions. And the questions you ask can build or kill your credibility. In this episode of Audit Bites, we'll show a live example of bad questioning at its finest. ...

28 Okt 202124min

Physical security of assets and valuables is one of the most important things auditors should consider. So why do we often fail to look at physical security during audits. In this episode we'll talk a...

21 Okt 202130min

You've asked your client for information and documentation several times. They promised to have it each week. And failed to deliver each week. You've asked multiple times and you still have not receiv...

8 Okt 202126min

Auditors and attorneys should be on the same page. And most times, we are. But when there are differences of opinion, they tend to blow up. Why? Let's talk about it.https://youtu.be/j8AcaGzCDm0

30 Sep 202128min

Internal auditors will never win the most liked department in the organization award. Stop trying. In your role, you will often see the best and the worst in the organization. When times are good, you...

23 Sep 202128min

What do you do for a living? Are you an auditor who struggles to answer that question?You're not alone. But if you can't answer this simple question, how can you expect your clients or the general pub...

16 Sep 202144min

In episode 001, I talked about what happens when employees disappear from an organization. But what happens when your auditors disappear? Should subsequent auditors be concerned? Does it say something...

8 Sep 202151min