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The Audit Podcast
by Trent Russell
On the show you can expect to hear from everyone: from the intern, to the IT audit director, CAE and audit committee members because all of their opinions are important. We'll talk about integrating tech into audit, how to get quick wins, the latest SOX guidance and whatever other topics the guests want to talk about and whatever you want to hear about.Be sure to subscribe to the show in whatever you're listening to it on now and we'll talk to you soon.
Episodes
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Ep 298: Internal Audit, Relationships, AI, and the Future of Higher Ed w/ Justin Noble (ACUA Conference)
What does internal audit look like when an organization is under constant pressure? In this live episode of The Audit Podcast, Trent Russell sits down with Justin Noble, CEO at Virginia Tech, during the ACUA conference for the podcast's first live interview in front of an audience. Justin shares...
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Ep 297: Benford's Law w/ Daniel McCarville
Benford's Law is often one of the first analytics techniques internal auditors learn, but there is much more to it than simply looking for fraud. In this republished episode, Trent Russell talks with Daniel McCarville, a researcher focused on Benford's Law, about where the law came from, how it...
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Ep 296: Why Every Auditor Needs to Learn How AI Agents Work w/ Richard Penfil (AssureSwarm)
AI is changing the way internal audit teams work, but understanding how to use AI agents effectively requires more than simply adopting new tools. In this episode of The Audit Podcast, Trent Russell sits down with Rich Penfil, former data science manager of I Audit Ops at PayPal and founder of...
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Ep 295: How to Engage Stakeholders w/ Scott Madenburg (ARC∙Hybrid)
In this repeat episode of The Audit Podcast, Trent Russell revisits his conversation with Scott Madden, former Chief Audit Executive and former Senior Product Marketing Manager and Market Advisor at AuditBoard, and now founder and president of Arc Hybrid. Scott and Trent discuss the human side of...
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Ep 294: How Auditors Can Take Back Control of Their Time w/ Bill Engelhaupt (Auditology)
This week on The Audit Podcast, Bill Engelhaupt, author of The Productive Auditor and founder and principal of Auditology LLC, joins the show to discuss how internal audit professionals can take back control of their time, reduce distractions, and build more productive audit teams. Bill explains...
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Ep 293: The Future of Internal Audit: AI, Trust, and Human Judgment w/ Rania Bijlani
This week on The Audit Podcast, Rania Bijlani, Founder & CEO of RB Advisory & Consultancy, joins the show to discuss how internal audit leaders can prepare for the future of the profession, embrace AI without losing human judgment, and build stronger partnerships across the organization. Rania...
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IA on AI - Ai4 Conference Takeaways
Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theauditpodcast?lang=en Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the...
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IA on AI - Share with your CISO
Links: Visa Releases Its AI-Powered Cyber Defense System to Open Source Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theauditpodcast?lang=en...
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Ep 292: AI and Analytics for Audit Leaders w/ Tim Buckley
This week on The Audit Podcast, Tim Buckley, founder of Beyond the Lines, joins the show to interview Trent Russell, founder of Green Skies Analytics, about how AI and analytics can fundamentally change the way internal audit teams operate. Trent explains why audit leaders need to move beyond...
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IA on AI - Why Data Governance Is the Key to AI Success
What does it actually take to prepare your organization for AI? Is training your own AI model realistic? And why are data governance and process audits becoming more important than ever? In this episode of The AI on AI Podcast, Trent sits down with Brian Kuenzi to demystify open-weight AI models,...
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IA on AI - The Best AI Tools Right Now for Work and Life w/ Brian Kuenzi
What are the best AI tools to use right now? Is Google Gemini finally catching up to Claude and ChatGPT? And what are open-weight AI models—and why is everyone suddenly talking about them? In this episode of The AI on AI Podcast, Trent sits down with Brian Kuenzi to discuss how their AI workflows...
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IA on AI - The Internal Audit Future (or not)
Links: Tom McLeod's post Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theauditpodcast?lang=en Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast...
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IA on AI - Why Amazon Has Dropped its Internal AI Usage Leaderboard
Links: Why Amazon Has Dropped its Internal AI Usage Leaderboard Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theauditpodcast?lang=en Also be...
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Ep. 291: Pioneering in the AI Front w/ Martin Preedy (Reddit)
This week on The Audit Podcast, Martin, Head of Internal Audit at Reddit, joins the show to discuss why the opportunity for internal audit is bigger now than ever and how auditors can move from backseat drivers to helpful copilots. Martin shares how he learned Reddit's complex digital advertising...
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Ep. 290: Prepping for the Board w/ Erin Banet (Humana)
This week on The Audit Podcast, Erin Banet, Chief Audit Executive at Humana, joins the show to discuss what goes into preparing audit committee meetings and how the CAE role is evolving beyond traditional internal audit. Erin explains how she builds audit committee agendas, prepares board members...
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Ep 289: The Future of SOX? w/ Casey Atwater (ZoomInfo & Internal Audit Collective)
This week on The Audit Podcast, Casey Atwater, former Head of Audit at ZoomInfo and founder of Internal Audit Collective, joins the show to talk about how AI is changing SOX, internal controls, and the way internal audit work gets done. We focus on what's actually changing in practice. Casey…
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Ep 288: The Dead-End Strategy Most Organizations Are Following w/ Angelo Poulikakos (Protiviti)
This week on The Audit Podcast, Angelo Poulikakos, Global Leader of Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Capabilities at Protiviti, joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on AI, innovation, and what it means to stay relevant in a rapidly changing profession. Drawing from his experience...
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Ep 287: First 100 Days as a CAE w/ Danielle Ritter (GitLab)
This week on The Audit Podcast, Danielle Ritter, VP and Head of Internal Audit at GitLab and former CAE at Instacart, joins the show to share lessons from her leadership journey and practical advice for audit professionals at every stage of their careers. Drawing from her experience leading audit...
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Ep 286: The Human Side of Audit Transformation w/ Aadesh Gandhre & Idania Orengo (DTCC)
This week on The Audit Podcast, Aadesh Gandhre, CAE at DTCC, steps in as guest host for a conversation with his colleague, Idania Orengo, Chief of Staff, Internal Audit at DTCC, about the human side of audit transformation. Drawing from their experiences at DTCC, they discuss how culture,...
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Ep 285: How MIT Leaders Are Building AI That Works w/ Michelle Jackson and Edgar Berrio (MIT)
This week, Michelle Jackson and Edgar Berrios, internal audit leaders at MIT, join the show. Drawing from their work at MIT, they share a practical perspective on how AI is being integrated into the audit process. Their approach goes beyond the technology itself, emphasizing the importance of...
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The 2026 Audit Analytics and AI Conference Spring
It's tomorrow! The Audit Analytics and AI Conference is here! One thing I hear constantly at conferences is that there's plenty of AI talk, but not enough real examples of how teams are actually using it day to day. That's always been the goal of this conference. This year, we went back through...
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Ep 284: Inside Audit, AI, and What Actually Works w/ Andrew Struthers-Kennedy
This week, Andrew Struthers-Kennedy takes over hosting duties for The Audit Podcast… and interviews me! We cover audit, risk, AI, and technology, with a conversation that ties closely to themes from The Audit Analytics and AI Conference, where innovation and practical adoption are front and…
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Ep 283: Topical Requirement: Organizational Behavior w/ Sandro Boeri (Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors)
This week, Sandro Boeri, former President of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors and a globally recognized voice in the profession, joins the show. He brings a perspective shaped by decades in the profession—combining practical experience with a strong focus on leadership, culture, and…
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Ep 282: Why Culture, Not Tech, Drives Audit Innovation w/ Andrew Struthers-Kennedy and Arpit Shah (Audit Innovator Award)
This week, internal audit leaders Andrew Struthers-Kennedy and Arpit Shah join the show. They bring a perspective grounded in real-world innovation—leading a team that's been recognized with the Audit Innovator Award two years in a row. They share how their approach goes beyond tools and...
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Ep 281: Bridging the Gap Between Tax and Internal Audit w/ Michelle V. (ITT Inc.)
This week, internal audit leader and tax expert Michelle V. joins the show. Michelle brings a unique perspective, coming from a tax background into internal audit leadership—an area where tax expertise isn't always front and center. She shares insights into her transition from leading tax to...
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Ep 280: Why Passive Voice Is Hurting Your Audit Reports w/ Sara I. James (Radical Reporting)
This week, Sara I. James, author of Radical Reporting: Writing Better Audit, Risk, Compliance, and Information Security Reports (Second Edition), joins the show. Sara shares what's new in the second edition of her book, including a deeper focus on critical thinking and the role of large language...
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Ep 279: Using EOS to Build a Stronger Audit Function w/ Chris Hallberg (GoExpand
This week, our guest is Chris Hallberg, CEO and founder of Business Sergeant and president and founder of GoExpand, where he helps organizations implement EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System. Chris joins the show to share how EOS can help teams build more clarity, accountability, and...
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Ep 278: Trust, Insight, and Audit Leadership w/ Navin Pasricha (Getting Ready to Roar)
This week, our guest is Navin Pasricha, a longtime internal audit leader and author of Getting Ready to Roar: Chief Auditor's Guide from Audit Room to Board Room. Navin joins the show to discuss the profession's current inflection point and the opportunity internal auditors have to move from…
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Ep 277: Key Risks, New Research, and the Future of the Profession w/ Anthony Pugliese (President of the IIA)
This week, our guest is Anthony Pugliese, President and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Anthony joins the show as he approaches his five-year anniversary leading the IIA, reflecting on the major milestones and progress the organization has made during that time. He shares a look back…
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IA on AI – Can we use AI for ICFR and SOX
Links: Norman Marks Article Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theauditpodcast?lang=en Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast...
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Ep 276: The Controls Integration Problem: When IT, Finance, and Risk Don't Talk w/ Marc Walrod (Clearsulting)
This week, we'll be joined by Marc Walrod, Controls Integration Leader at Clearsulting. Marc shares why controls integration needs to start far earlier than most organizations think, often in what he calls phase zero of a major transformation. From ERP implementations to rolling out AI across the...
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IA on AI – Claude Cowork Walkthrough w/ Brian Kuenzi
Links: Claude Cowork Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theauditpodcast?lang=en Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast...
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Ep 275: Turning New Ideas Into Audit Results w/ Brian Kuenzi (Stealth AI Startup)
This week, we'll be joined by Brian Kuenzi, Founder of a Stealth AI Startup. Brian gets specific about what works when audit teams try to modernize. He breaks down why new methodologies fail without clear ownership, discipline, and follow-through and how innovation doesn't mean abandoning rigor.…
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IA on AI – IA Isn't at risk - Not being able to explain it is
AI isn't the risk — not being able to explain it is Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theauditpodcast?lang=en Also be sure to sign…
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Ep 274: Managing the Hell Out of Your Audit w/ William Englehaupt (Auditology)
This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is William Englehaupt, CEO and founder of Auditology and former director at KPMG. Bill shares his perspective on bringing discipline, structure, and consistency to audits by applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to the audit process. Drawing on his...
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Ep 273: AI, Gamification, and the Future of Internal Audit w/ Aadesh Gandhre (DTCC)
This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is Aadesh Gandhre, Chief Audit Executive at DTCC. Aadesh shares his perspective on reshaping the perception of internal audit, both inside organizations and across the profession. Drawing on his background in technology and innovation, he explains why...
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Ep 272: Understanding the IIA's Topical Requirements w/ Roberto Zambelli (Vodafone Three)
This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is Roberto Zambelli, Head of Audit at Vodafone Three. Roberto breaks down the IIA's new topical requirements, with a particular focus on organizational behavior. He explains how these requirements are part of the IIA's Vision 2035 to modernize internal...
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IA on AI – Claude's New Constitution
Links: Claude's new constitution 'Wake up to the risks of AI, they are almost here,' Anthropic boss warns Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast TikTok:...
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Ep 271: Leveraging Analytics and Building Audit Culture w/ David Bowman (Unum Group)
This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is David Bowman, Senior Vice President and Global Chief Auditor at Unum Group. David shares his innovative approach to using data analytics across his audit team. He talks through how his team—roughly 60 auditors across three countries and five audit...
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Ep 270: How to Have Real Conversations as an Audit Leader w/ Jason Mefford
This week on The Audit Podcast, we're joined by returning guest Jason Mefford, audit leader advisor and founder of the Audit Leader Forum. Jason shares what it really means to have "real" conversations as an internal audit leader—and why authenticity, not ego, matters most. We talk through the...
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Ep 269: What's on the Minds of Boards in 2026 w/ Patrick Niemann (EY)
This week on The Audit Podcast, we're joined by Patrick Niemann, Partner and Leader of EY's U.S. Center for Board Matters. Pat brings a unique perspective shaped by decades of working directly with boards and audit committees. In this episode, he shares what's top of mind for board members right...
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IA on AI - Happy Holidays
Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theauditpodcast?lang=en Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the...
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Holiday Giveaway from The Audit Podcast 2025
To wrap up the year, Trent Russell is giving away a copy of Getting Ready to Roar: A Chief Auditor's Guide from Audit Room to Boardroom by Navin Pasricha—a book he believes every auditor should have on their shelf. How to enter: • Find the giveaway post on LinkedIn (from The Audit Podcast or…
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IA on AI – Keep AI browsers out of your enterprise
Links: Keep AI browsers out of your enterprise, warns Gartner OpenAI warns new models pose 'high' cybersecurity risk Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast TikTok:...
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Ep 268: Blooper Reel 2025
This week on The Audit Podcast, we're doing something a little different. It's an end-of-year, blooper-style episode that pulls back the curtain on the show. You'll hear the unscripted moments, side comments, and behind-the-scenes bits that usually get edited out—including just how many times…
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Ep 267: Eric Wilson Interviews Trent Russell (Part 2)
This week on The Audit Podcast, there's a new host in town… and it's not me. Eric Wilson steps in and leads a reverse interview where I finally take a turn as the guest. Be sure to connect with Eric on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and...
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Ep 266: Eric Wilson Interviews Trent Russell (Part 1)
This week on The Audit Podcast, there's a new host in town… and it's not me. Eric Wilson steps in and leads a reverse interview where I finally take a turn as the guest. Be sure to connect with Eric on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and...
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Ep 265: Stepping into the CAE Role w/ Mike McDonald (BorgWarner)
This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is Mike McDonald, Chief Audit Executive at BorgWarner. This episode is a little different—it's a replay from one of our sessions at the Audit Analytics and AI Conference, sponsored by Supervisor. Mike has been in the CAE role at BorgWarner for about a…
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Ep 264: How Internal Audit Teams Are Building AI Tool with no Tech Background Needed (Snowflake)
This week on The Audit Podcast, we're joined by three members of Snowflake's internal audit team: Amrita, Pooja, and Ajay. Amrita Kapoor, Head of Internal Audit at Snowflake, walks us through how their team is using Snowflake's native tools to build practical analytics and AI solutions. She…
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IA on AI – The Importance of Human Review for AI Output
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
On the show you can expect to hear from everyone: from the intern, to the IT audit director, CAE and audit committee members because all of their opinions are important. We'll talk about integrating tech into audit, how to get quick wins, the latest SOX guidance and whatever other topics the guests want to talk about and whatever you want to hear about.Be sure to subscribe to the show in whatever you're listening to it on now and we'll talk to you soon.
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