The Unfiltered Truth About CPAs and Audits

This episode of GRC Uncensored goes full behind-the-scenes as Troy Fine, Kendra Cooley, and producer Elliot Volkman sit down for an unscripted discussion. From the challenges CPAs face in the security world to the ethics of auditing, the team explores what happens when trust, risk, and reputation collide. Plus, a big reveal: Troy is starting his own CPA firm—Fine Assurance.[00:10:00] The CPA Debate Troy breaks down the CPA backlash in cybersecurity, explaining why the criticism isn’t always fair—and why the problem might be deeper than just the credential.[00:16:00] What Does “Technical” Really Mean? The team explores what it means to be “technical” in security and whether that should be a requirement for auditors or GRC pros.[00:30:00] Kendra’s Take: Use Your Auditor to Scale Security Kendra flips the audit narrative: instead of hiding problems, she embraces audits as an opportunity to advocate for budget and resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.