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The Audit Podcast

Trent Russell
Internal Audit
Risk Management
Data Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI
Internal Auditing
Career Development
AI Governance
Audit
Agentic AI
Automation
Analytics
Artificial General Intelligence
Chatgpt
Communication Skills
Audit Committee
Auditing
Team Management
Emerging Leaders Mentor Program
Cybersecurity

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... more

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This week, Sandro Boeri, former President of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors and a globally recognized voice in the profession, joins the show.

He brings a perspective shaped by decades in the profession—combining practical experience... more

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This week, internal audit leaders Andrew Struthers-Kennedy and Arpit Shah join the show.

They bring a perspective grounded in real-world innovation—leading a team that's been recognized with the Audit Innovator Award two years in a row. They share... more

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This week, internal audit leader and tax expert Michelle V. joins the show.

Michelle brings a unique perspective, coming from a tax background into internal audit leadership—an area where tax expertise isn't always front and center. She shares ins... more

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This week, Sara I. James, author of Radical Reporting: Writing Better Audit, Risk, Compliance, and Information Security Reports (Second Edition), joins the show.

Sara shares what's new in the second edition of her book, including a deeper focus o... more

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Recent Guests

Sara I. James
Author of Radical Reporting; owner of Getting Words to Work; audit report writing trainer
Getting Words to Work
Episode: Ep 280: Why Passive Voice Is Hurting Your Audit Reports w/ Sara I. James (Radical Reporting)
Chris Hallberg
CEO and Founder at Business Sergeant; President and Founder of GoExpand; EOS expert
Business Sergeant; GoExpand; EOS Worldwide
Episode: Ep 279: Using EOS to Build a Stronger Audit Function w/ Chris Hallberg (GoExpand
Navin Pasricha
Author of Getting Ready to Roar, Chief Auditor's Guide
Episode: Ep 278: Trust, Insight, and Audit Leadership w/ Navin Pasricha (Getting Ready to Roar)
Mark Walrod
Controls Integration Leader at Clearsulting
Clearsulting
Episode: Ep 276: The Controls Integration Problem: When IT, Finance, and Risk Don't Talk w/ Marc Walrod (Clearsulting)
Brian Kuenzi
Founder at Stealth AI Startup; formerly Director of SOX and Transformation at Match Group
Stealth AI Startup
Episode: Ep 275: Turning New Ideas Into Audit Results w/ Brian Kuenzi (Stealth AI Startup)
Bill Englehaupt
CEO and Founder of Auditology LLC
Auditology LLC
Episode: Ep 274: Managing the Hell Out of Your Audit w/ William Englehaupt (Auditology)
Aadesh Gandhre
Chief Audit Executive at the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation
DTCC
Episode: Ep 273: AI, Gamification, and the Future of Internal Audit w/ Aadesh Gandhre (DTCC)
Roberto Zambelli
Head of audit at Vodafone Three, specializing in behavioral science and culture
Vodafone Three
Episode: Ep 272: Understanding the IIA's Topical Requirements w/ Roberto Zambelli (Vodafone Three)
David Bowman
Global Chief Auditor at Unum Group
Unum Group
Episode: Ep 271: Leveraging Analytics and Building Audit Culture w/ David Bowman (Unum Group)

Host

Trent Russell
Host of The Audit Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 271 ratings
  • Consistently high quality

    Essential listening for those interested in internal audit, and how to improve. Being structured around a guest each week, the podcast has a natural variety, and with regular listening, you get a whole range of leading practices and insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OneCliveWalker
    United States2 months ago
  • Very Interesting and Informative

    Very informative and interesting podcast. Trent brings in some great speakers from a variety of backgrounds to share the newest technology and strategies in the world of accounting, audit, and taxes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TMTX0304
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcasts!

    Trent and his great guests bring us insights that make Internal Audit better!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Freemlau
    United States2 years ago
  • An essential source of information on audit innovations

    I’m astounded by the depth and creativity of the guests and the host. The audit profession is evolving rapidly and podcasts like this one are an essential tool to stay attuned to all the innovations that are changing audit methods at an impressive rate. Thanks Trent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AuditDud
    Canada2 years ago
  • Insightful and clear

    Useful and informative audit considerations, great professional and accomplished guests, and Trent does an excellent job interviewing and guiding discussions and topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bigal1013
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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The host is credited with strong interviewing and bringing top practitioners to discuss current audit topics.
Many reviews highlight the show as a valuable, evergreen resource for audit professionals.
Listeners praise depth, practical takeaways, and the guest variety across episodes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 281: Bridging the Gap Between Tax and Internal Audit w/ Michelle V. (ITT Inc.)
Q: Why is the effective tax rate disclosure changing now, and how should internal auditors frame this in their risk assessment?
The new rules demand granular, jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction tax data and a clearer picture of data lineage; internal auditors should map data sources, verify ERP changes, and consider how investor relations and tax interact in the footnote, integrating this into the audit plan as a top risk.
Ep 281: Bridging the Gap Between Tax and Internal Audit w/ Michelle V. (ITT Inc.)
Q: All right, Michelle, any personal or professional prompts, ChatGPT, co-pilot, whatever your LLM of choice is that you've been using anything novel or that you found even as a audit leader that you found to be helpful?
Michelle describes using AI tools like Copilot for targeted reporting and Claude to create engaging, high-school-friendly internal-audit visuals, highlighting how different tools helped generate reports and presentations quickly, and how tailored prompts can yield practical, creative outputs.
Ep 279: Using EOS to Build a Stronger Audit Function w/ Chris Hallberg (GoExpand
Q: What do you want to leave the audience with?
Focus on implementing EOS in a practical, disciplined way: craft a simple, owning vision; run a tight 90-day rocks cycle; use IDS for root-cause issues; maintain a ruthless meeting cadence; and leverage a scorecard to measure real progress rather than activity.
Ep 278: Trust, Insight, and Audit Leadership w/ Navin Pasricha (Getting Ready to Roar)
Q: What is the one thing Navin would tell every auditor to do right now to elevate their impact?
Focus on understanding the unit's main strategy, the industry context, and how the external pressures shape the organization's response; then build relationships with management and the audit committee outside formal meetings to influence decisions at the right time.
Ep 274: Managing the Hell Out of Your Audit w/ William Englehaupt (Auditology)
Q: If you could share just one thing, what would be the biggest takeaway from the book?
The biggest takeaway is the importance of upfront coaching to ensure new auditors understand their tasks competently before executing them.

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The show centers on internal audit, risk, and governance, featuring a rotating lineup of senior practitioners, industry experts, and technology-forward thinkers. Episodes frequently explore how AI, data analytics, and modern controls testing intersect with SOX/ICFR, ERP implementations, and audit leadership. Guests bring practical, hands-on perspectives—ranging from control design and phase-zero planning to behavioral aspects of auditing and organizational culture—while the host fosters actionable dialogue and real-world takeaways. A notable throughline is the push toward embedding analytics, governance, and strategic thinking into audit, not just compliance. The format tends to be interview-driven, with guest-led discussions, practical ane... more

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