Auditing with data: for Performance Auditors and Internal Auditors that use (or want to use) data
The podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or want to use) data. Produced by Risk Insights.
Episodes
This is the final episode of this podcast.
It includes:
- an explanation - why the podcast is coming to a close.
- snippets from a selection of prior episodes
- a brief introduction to Algorithm Integrity Matters - the new Risk Insights podcast.
About this podcast
The podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or want to use) data.
Hosted by Conor McGarrity and Yusuf Moolla.
Produced by ...
Embracing Internal Audit Evolution: A Conversation with Michael Drechnowicz, Head of Internal Audit at TK Elevator
In this episode, Michael shares his insights on the evolution of IA in his role as Head of Internal Audit with a major player in the global elevator and escalator industry.
His work demonstrates a shift from traditional finance-focus towards extensive business process coverage, ranging from sales to purchasing and ...
Our guest is Cathy O'Neil, author of Weapons of Math Destruction: how big data increases inequality and threatens democracy.
Cathy joined us to discuss critical aspects for auditors to consider, including:
- The human element: why understanding 'for whom an algorithm might fail' is more important than the detailed technical design of an algorithm.
- Algorithm testing: the importance of post-deployment testing ...
Maarit Widmann is a data scientist at KNIME (www.knime.com)
In this episode, we discuss:
- What KNIME is
- Why the visual programming paradigm (workflows, rather than code) is appealing to both technical and non-technical professionals
- The most challenging aspects of the data science lifecycle, and what auditors should be aware of
- The most important aspects of the data science lifecycle
In this episode we discuss the use of the word "analysis" in the context of using data for audits.
This is an attempt to define the "analysis phase" - or stop using it as the name of a phase - so that we can better structure our work.
This is explored in more depth in our book, here: https://riskinsights.com.au/the-data-confident-internal-auditor
This episode is a pre-recorded interview with Benji Block for the Author Hour podcast. We discuss our new book, The Data-Confident Internal Auditor.
For internal auditors, developing trends in data analysis and data science can feel less like a wealth of information and more like an avalanche. Still, better use of data provides an opportunity to advance your career by adopting new invaluable skills.
In this episode we discuss why and how audit quality is improved when we keep things simple.
About this podcast
The podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or want to use) data.
Hosted by Conor McGarrity and Yusuf Moolla.
Produced by Risk Insights (riskinsights.com.au).
This is the fourth in a series of episodes that focus on performance auditing.
In this episode, we discuss five suggestions to help improve the conduct (fieldwork / execution) phase.
About this podcast
The podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or want to use) data.
Hosted by Conor McGarrity and Yusuf Moolla.
Produced by Risk Insights (riskinsights.com.au).
This is the third in a series of episodes that focus on performance auditing.
In this episode, we discuss the benefits of adopting a data focused approach during audit planning.
About this podcast
The podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or want to use) data.
Hosted by Conor McGarrity and Yusuf Moolla.
Produced by Risk Insights (riskinsights.com.au).
This is the second of a series of episodes that focus on performance auditing.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of balance in your work program - covering each of the four objectives:
- Effectiveness
- Efficiency
- Economy
- Compliance
About this podcast
The podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or want to use) data.
Hosted by Conor McGarrity and Yusuf Moolla.
Produced by Risk Insi...
This is the first of a series of episodes that focus on performance auditing.
In this episode, we discuss strategic audit planning (a.k.a. forward work planning).
For internal auditors, this is similar to annual (or equivalent) audit planning.
- Understanding your community / public expectations
- Understanding your elected body / parliamentarians
- Understanding the entities within your audit office's jurisdiction
About thi...
In this episode we discuss three simple ways to improve the data cleansing process - easier, faster and higher quality.
- Find the optimal data source (e.g., don't use a poorly structured dataset)
- Cleanse iteratively - you may not need all of the fields/columns
- Import iteratively - start with a subset of the data and build on that as needed
About this podcast
The podcast for performance auditors and internal audito...
In this episode we discuss the use of risk/performance indicators.
These can be used by audit teams, risk teams and integrity agencies.
For audit teams, they are useful throughout the audit lifecycle - planning / risk assessment, fieldwork / conduct and reporting.
We explore why they are useful, what to do and briefly how to get started.
About this podcast
The podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or...
Christine (performance audit) and Xiaoyan (data analytics) are Directors with ANAO, the Australian National Audit Office.
In this episode we discuss:
- What The Australian National Audit Office (www.anao.gov.au) does
- The five ways ANAO uses data in its performance audits
- How performance audit teams work with the central data team
- Challenges with data preparation
- The benefits of a strong focus on data quality
Abo...
Tiina Landau is an internationally recognized sustainability expert and Certified European Financial Analyst (CEFA). She currently works as Sustainability Manager at Neste Corporation, embedding sustainability considerations into new business models and supply chains.
She has extensive experience as a speaker in media and seminars and also writes a column in the Finnish financial newspaper Kauppalehti.
In this ep...
Erica Toelle is a senior product marketing manager on the Microsoft compliance product team, with focus on information governance and records management.
Erica is a long-time member of the SharePoint and Microsoft 365 community, a former Microsoft MVP, a published author, and a recognized expert in the information governance area.
In this episode, we discuss Erica's book - Microsoft 365 Compliance: A Prac...
Michael DeCero is an Internal Audit Analytics Manager at TDS, a telecommunications company.
In this episode, Michael explains how he helps his audit team use data.
Links:
- Towards Data Science (www.linkedin.com/company/towards-data-science)
- Michael on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/michael-decero-39b95b44/)
About this podcast
The podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or want to use) d...
Steve Rummel is a Senior Internal Audit Analytics Manager at CVS Health.
In this episode, Steve explains how he helps his audit team use data.
About this podcast
The podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or want to use) data.
Hosted by Conor McGarrity and Yusuf Moolla.
Produced by Risk Insights (riskinsights.com.au).
Ari Levien is an experienced Chief Information Officer who has also played the role of Chief Risk Officer.
In this episode we discuss how a CIO (with an understanding of risk) thinks about security and risk. We also discuss his views of Internal Audit and what good looks like for IA.
About this podcast
The podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or want to use) data.
Hosted by Conor M...
In using data for audits, quality assurance of our work is important.
In this episode, we discuss:
1. The four main QA steps
- Technical QA
- Functional QA
- Business QA (validation)
- Audit QA
2. Why we need a QA Plan
This is explored in more depth in our book, here: https://riskinsights.com.au/the-data-confident-internal-auditor
About this podcast
The podcast for performance auditors and inter...
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