Ep 29: How to innovate in audit w/Michelle Fowler

Long time audit consultant and trainer Michelle Fowler is here to talk about the process for audit departments to follow to be more innovative.    Amongst other topics, we also discuss which is more important: understanding the business or understanding audit.   Be sure to check out the Fowler and Company website to learn more about Michelle's service offerings including the Internal Audit  Career Academy and be sure to also connect with Michelle on LinkedIn.   Lastly, if you want to become a more innovative audit professional then sign up for the 2021 Innovative Auditor Throwdown.   Check out my favorite part of the interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel.    If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. It only took 16 seconds to give myself a five-star rating (beat that!). Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check out my favorite part of the interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype.  Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics. * This podcast is also brought to you by AuditBoard, the leading cloud-based platform transforming how enterprises manage risk. AuditBoard's integrated suite of easy-to-use audit, risk, and compliance solutions streamlines internal audit, SOX compliance, risk management, and security compliance. Automate processes and improve execution with AuditBoard's purpose-built solution, which is designed to address the most pressing challenges of today's practitioners. Experience the latest in Audit, Risk, and Compliance technology. Visit AuditBoard.com to schedule your product walkthrough to see AuditBoard's award-winning platform in action today.