Ep 9: Mentor. Innovator. Rising Star. What drives Jaimie Yang?

In this episode of Inspiring Women in Audit, my guest is Jaimie Yang, Senior Manager of IT Audit at McKesson Corporation, recognized as one of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants' (TSCPA) 2024 Rising Stars. Jaimie shares her inspiring journey from accounting to internal audit, and how she developed a passion for mentoring and leading in the profession.   Throughout the conversation, Jaimie highlights her leadership style rooted in empathy, coaching, and relationship-building. She discusses navigating the complexities of healthcare auditing, balancing IT and financial audit perspectives, and ensuring integrated audit reporting. Her volunteer work with TSCPA’s Partners in Education Committee and IA’s global mentoring program exemplifies her dedication to uplifting future auditors.   Jaimie also opens up about her adventurous side, recounting her hobby of flying trapeze - a daring pursuit that mirrors the courage and trust she applies in her professional and personal life. Her reflections on career development, continuous learning, and finding work-life balance offer valuable lessons for auditors at every stage.    After listening, you’ll be inspired to explore new possibilities, embrace challenges, and mentor the next generation of internal auditors.   Episode breakdown:   2:27 - The Path to Internal Audit – Thanks Mom 4:38 - Rising Star Award from Texas CPA Society 9:22 - Mentoring with IIA Emerging Leaders 12:57 - “I Show, We Do, You Do” 17:37 - Auditing the Complex Healthcare Industry 19:37 - Blending IT and Audit Methods 22:28 - Flying Trapeze Makes a Better Auditor 29:23 - Jaimie’s Trick to Balancing Work and Life 32:03 - Using an LLM to Perform Audit Tasks 36:16 - Advice for Aspiring Internal Auditors 38:48 - Jaimie Looks to the Future   Be sure to connect with ⁠Jaimie⁠ on LinkedIn.   And be sure to follow ⁠Inspiring Women in Audit on LinkedIn⁠, and connect with ⁠Tracie⁠.   Join the Exclusive Inspiring Women in Audit LinkedIn Group: This group is dedicated to empowering and uplifting women in the internal audit profession, providing a supportive space for women to share their journeys, insights, and expertise. By fostering meaningful connections, we aim to inspire, encourage, and drive transformative change within the industry. Join us to celebrate the achievements of women in audit and to be part of a community that values and amplifies your unique perspectives and experiences.   Sign up for our newsletter!    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★   This podcast is brought to you by i4 Global Results Limited and ⁠Amplify Your Audit Results⁠, the audit communication experts dedicated to transforming your audit reporting and your audit results through communication, optimization, and collaboration. Schedule time with ⁠us⁠.