AUDIT 15 FUN
Business og økonomiInternal Audit podcast. One 15-minute episode at least every 15 days.
Siste episoder av AUDIT 15 FUN podcast
- Ep. 218 - Sales & Marketing Audit - Oleg Koslov (00:13:26)
How do you audit sales and marketing? Oleg Koslov brings global insights, five practical pillars, and quick wins every team can use.
- Ep. 217 - IIA Mentor Program - Alex Rusate (00:09:04)
Learn about the Emerging Leader Program from Alex Rusate, who advanced from Sr. IT Auditor to Sr. VP of Audit after participating in the program.Program link: https://tinyurl.com/43nbxuv3
- Ep. 216 - AI Assurance - Greg Hutchins (00:22:06)
AI is a black box. Even its creators can't explain, so how do we provide assurance?In this episode, Greg Hutchins, author of Trust Me, AI Risk Management, unpacks the billion-dollar question of AI audit and why the future belongs to those who learn to use AI. Are you a doomer or a boomer?
- Ep. 215 - 3Ls High Performing Teams - Aura Rad (00:21:06)
What drives a truly high-performing audit team? Aura Rad shares her powerful Three Ls model:Lean on each otherLearn from each otherLeverage each other“You don’t just fall into a great team; it takes intention, effort, and a marathon mindset.”#Audit15Fun #InternalAudit #Leadership
- Ep. 214 - Story Telling with Shagen Ganason (00:12:05)
Global CAE and author Shagen Ganason joins to share how storytelling can make audit findings unforgettable and actionable. We talk about The Storyteller’s Ledger, why your final 60 seconds matter most, and how one reframed audit changed everything.Buy the book here: https://tinyurl.com/562baavvConnect with Shagen here: https://tinyurl.com/yc5z5sen
- Ep. 213 — Level Up Your Compliance - Mary Shirley (00:12:54)
In this episode, I sit down with Mary Shirley, VP & Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer at Scion Health and author of Level Up: 65 Hacks for Compliance & Ethics Professionals. Mary shares her favorite hack, how to spot real ethical leaders vs. “for-show” ones, and gives her take on the claim that “non-compliance isn’t a risk.”Tune in to hear her perspective.
- Ep. 212 - Jamie Meziere - From Intern to CAE (00:08:55)
From Intern to CAE at FedEx: In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Meziere, newly promoted Chief Audit Executive at FedEx.Jamie shares her remarkable journey from a small-town Mississippi intern to leading FedEx’s global audit function.We discuss career pivots, self-doubt, taking bold leaps, and what she hopes every new intern believes on their first day.A must-listen for anyone on the internal audit career path.
- Ep. 211 - Will the PCAOB cease to exist? - Paul Munter (00:15:44)
A new bill proposes abolishing the PCAOB and transferring audit oversight to the SEC. What would that mean for audit quality, accountability, and investor trust?Paul Munter joins to discuss:Could audits suffer without a dedicated watchdog?Are Big Four firms too big to challenge?Can AI improve judgment—or replace it?What values must the profession hold onto?A must-listen for anyone in audit, compliance, or financial oversight.
- Ep. 210 - Enron, FTX, and the Ethics of Legal Fraud - Bethany McLean (00:09:58)
In this episode, renowned journalist and author Bethany McLean joins to discuss 'legal fraud,' whether we're becoming more desensitized to corporate misconduct, and the one question she’d ask if she were on Tesla’s board.
- Ep. 209 - Public Sector - Matthew Oleniuk (00:18:40)
From Canada to the UAE, Matthew Oleniuk brings 15+ years of internal audit experience in government.In this episode, we unpack the unique risks of public sector projects, why budgets go sideways, and how auditors can shift from checking boxes to driving real effectiveness.Bonus: Matthew shares a free health check for public service projects.Diagnose Your Project
- Ep. 208 - Tipper X - Tom Hardin (00:11:30)
Tom Hardin, aka Tipper X, was just starting his hedge fund career when the FBI caught him outside a dry cleaner.He wore a wire. Helped take down 20 others. And lived to tell the tale.In this episode, Tom breaks down how pressure, silence, and culture led him to cross the line and what auditors must understand to spot the signs before it’s too late.
- Ep. 207 - Treasury - John Engeman (00:18:05)
On this episode of Audit 15 Fun, I’m joined by seasoned finance and treasury expert John Engeman.We discuss the goals of a treasury department, how to measure success, and the most overlooked risks during treasury audits. A must-listen for any auditor doing a treasury review!
- Ep. 206 - Perla Habchi - Every Chapter Needs a Perla (00:19:36)
On this episode of Audit 15 Fun, I’m joined by Perla Habchi, an emerging internal audit leader from Canada.Perla shares how she stumbled into internal audit, built a framework to audit innovation during the pandemic, and became a tireless advocate for student outreach.From national awards to helping students land their first audit jobs, her journey is inspiring. Every local chapter needs a Perla, someone who turns “no” into “yes”.
- Ep. 205 - The Rogue Trader - Nick Leeson (00:14:59)
Nick Leeson, the man behind the $800M collapse of Barings Bank, joins Audit 15 Fun.We skip the headline story and dig into what internal auditors should've asked and seen, as well as what he wishes someone had asked.Simple things.Big consequences.
- Ep. 204 - From Lab to Audit - Rethinking Talent Pipelines - Heather Lascano (00:14:29)
From molecular biologist to business owner to internal auditor, Heather Lascano’s journey is anything but traditional.In this episode, we talk about the surprising overlap between science, entrepreneurship, and internal audit and why our profession needs to rethink the talent pipeline.
- Ep. 203 - Marco Nutini - AI in Risk Management (00:18:03)
In this episode, I'm joined by Marco Nutini, former Chief Risk Officer at Embraer and the mind behind RiskLeap.com.Marco highlights how AI is revolutionizing risk management, moving from isolated risk assessments to contextual, decision-focused auditing. Marco shares his innovative course and toolset for building contextual knowledge graphs.
- Ep. 202 - Senate File 478 - Rob Sand (00:20:49)
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand joins the show to discuss Senate File 478, a law that limits access to key audit information. He shares concrete examples of how it has affected oversight and explains why audit professionals across the country are raising concerns.
- Ep. 201 - Personality Traits - Jas Gill and Karem Obeid (00:17:54)
Can personality traits elevate your audit team?Jas Gill and Karem Obeid join to explore how understanding personalities boosts team energy, engagement, and results without putting people in boxes.
- Ep. 200 - Karolina Aleksandrova - Audit Leadership Forum (00:11:35)
In this episode, I’m joined by Karolina Aleksandrova, a leader based in Ukraine.We discuss the upcoming Audit Leadership Forum, which brings together 150+ CAEs from 20 countries, and Karolina shares how resilience has shaped her work and life amid the ongoing war.A powerful story of strength and global connection in the audit profession.Website for the conference: www.audit-forum.tech
- Ep. 199 - Break Barriers to Innovate - Gijsbertus J.J. van Wulfen (00:19:42)
Are you an "in-a-wait-tor" or an innovator?Are you an "I-nnovator" or a "we-nnovator"?There’s a difference, and it matters.Understanding that difference can make innovation more effective in your organization.Listen to this masterclass from Gijs van Wulfen.Link to his book here: https://tinyurl.com/4p2y6bd3
- Ep. 198 - Mike Ware - Inspector General (00:12:03)
In this episode of Audit 15 Fun, we’re joined by Mike Ware, former Inspector General of the Small Business Administration and Social Security Administration. We discuss the crucial role of IGs in promoting transparency, uncovering fraud, and preserving oversight across government programs. Mike also reflects on his unexpected dismissal in early 2025, an event that sparked important conversations around independence and integrity in public service. A powerful and timely conversation for auditors.
- Ep. 197 - Aadesh Gandhre - Audit Innovator Award (00:19:50)
Last week at the GAM Conference, Aadesh and his team received the Protiviti Audit Innovator Award.In this episode, he shares what they did to earn the award and the journey that led them there. #InternalAudit #Innovation
- Ep. 196 - Python for Auditors - Jamie Ontiveros (00:00:38)
Video episode: jontaber.substack.com or click here.Course website here.PyAudit website here.Connect with Jamie here.
- Ep. 195 - What is the best industry for a career in internal audit? (00:07:29)
What are the best industries for a career in internal audit?Which industry would you choose for internal audit?Listen to my perspective and let me know yours!
- Ep. 195 - Siebrand Wolberink - Truth or Dare (00:13:09)
In this episode, we introduce a new challenge:Three questions.Only two choices—tell the truth or take the dare.Our first brave participant, Siebrand Wolberink, steps up to the challenge. Will he reveal all?Many thanks to Siebrand for being the first to participate in this experiment.