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Audit bites is all about risk, audit and compliance. Small bite sized chunks of training where we talk about things most people won't tell you. You can find us live on LinkedIn or other platforms and podcasting on your favorite platforms. As a bonus, you can get CPEs for tuning in.

Robert Berry


    • Dec 17, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Empathy in Auditing: 5 Ways to Build Trust and Collaboration

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 39:49


    Ever walked into a meeting and felt like the villain before you've even said a word? That's how many audit clients feel—and it's time to change the narrative. This week on Audit Bites, we're exploring the power of empathy in auditing. From understanding your client's challenges to stepping into their shoes, we'll discuss five practical ways to build trust, reduce resistance, and create more productive audits. Tune in to learn how empathy isn't just a soft skill—it's a superpower every auditor needs.

    Why We're Failing Future Auditors—and How to Fix It

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 34:30


    Are we setting the next generation of auditors up for success—or frustration? This week, we confront the uncomfortable truth about how outdated practices, withheld information, and resistance to change are creating roadblocks for future auditors. We'll unpack the ways we're failing to prepare auditors for the challenges ahead. Tune in for personal stories, actionable insights, and a candid look at what needs to change to build a better future for the profession.

    Why Clients Dislike Auditors—and How to Change Their Minds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 41:35


    Auditing is all about facts and figures—right? Not so fast. This week on Audit Bites, we're tackling an uncomfortable truth: why clients often view auditors as adversaries rather than allies. From perceived arrogance to miscommunication, we'll explore the subtle behaviors that create tension and, more importantly, how to rebuild trust. What's the secret to turning difficult conversations into collaborative breakthroughs? Tune in to discover insights that might just change how you approach your next audit.

    The Weight We Carry - The Impact of Audit Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 38:10


    Ever wondered just how much power your audit recommendations hold? In this episode of Audit Bites, Rob Berry takes you on a deep dive into the immense responsibility that comes with being an auditor. With a mix of personal stories, practical advice, and a dash of humor, we explore the true impact of audit recommendations and the ripple effect they can have across an entire organization.

    5 Reasons Audit Clients Lie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 55:12


    Does everybody lie?Sometimes it's hard getting the truth from some people.Auditors often have an uphill battle to obtain the truth clients.But why?Why do clients lie?Tune in to the next episode of the Audit Bites podcast as we discuss 5 Reasons Audit Clients Lie.Check us out live on LinkedIn and YouTubeor your favorite podcasting platform.

    Some Auditors Have Assurance All Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 60:10


    Almost everyone expects auditors to find something. Afterall, we are called assurance providers. But is always finding something really reasonable? And is the job of auditor to finger point?Join us on this episode of Audit Bites as we discuss Why Some Auditors Have Assurance All Wrong.

    Auditors Should Be Cautious With Assumptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 66:25


    You know what they say you do when you assume?What if everyone reacted to the world based on their assumptions?That could possibly end badly.But, on the other hand, assumptions do have their place in the world. Like Goldilocks, they have to be used just right. Finding that balance can be difficult. Let's talk about it on the next episode of the Audit Bites Podcast with a live case study.

    7 Reasons Auditors Are Awesome People

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 36:26


    Auditors are awesome people.Seriously, you can stop laughing now.Join us on the next episode of the Audit Bites podcast as we discuss 7 Reasons Auditors Are Awesome People.

    Auditors Must Advocate for Honesty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 72:26


    If honesty is the best policy, why do we punish the innocent and honest?Join us on the next episode ofthe Audit Bites podcastas we discuss the benefits and detrimentsof honesty in the workplace.

    9 Problems with Modern Internal Audit Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 47:58


    Planning is important. No one can deny that. All too often, auditors start projects without a good plan. A lot of junior auditors don't know what's expected of them. Projects have huge delays. Join us on the next episode of The Audit Bites podcast as we discuss 9 Problems with Modern Internal Audit Planning

    Beyond Numbers: The Crucial Role of Storytelling in Auditing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 39:43


    Everyone loves a good story.Even auditors.But have you thought about the effect a good story has on your audit clients?Join us on the next episode of the Audit Bites podcast titledBeyond Numbers: The Crucial Role of Storytelling in Auditing

    The Audit Profession is in Peril (maybe)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 47:57


    Are you having trouble finding qualified staff?I've talked to several audit leaders who are having a hard time finding qualified people.It's becoming a widespread problem.Let's talk about it.

    4 Reasons Auditors Must Review Artificial Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 38:26


    Artificial intelligence is only as smart as the humans who program and use it.It is not perfect.Therefore, auditors must reviewthe organization's artificial intelligence.Join us on the next episode ofthe Audit Bites podcastas we discuss4 Reasons Auditors MustReview Artificial Intelligence

    23 Reasons Your Audit Training Is Not Effective

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 59:29


    Ever wondered why your audit training feels like a sluggish journey through quicksand? Join us on this episode of the Audit Bites podcast as weuncover the 23 surprising culprits that could be hindering your audit career.

    Why Auditors Always Harp on Policies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 28:06


    Policies are important.Until they aren't.Auditors are always talking about policies and procedures.And it bugs the mess out of clients who view policies as paper-pushing exercises.Join us on the next episode of Audit Bites as we discuss Why Auditors Always Harp on Policies.

    The Levels of Professional Skepticism for Auditors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 34:16


    To trust or not to trust. That is the question for auditors. Join us on the next episode of Audit Bites as we discuss The Levels of Professional Skepticism for Auditors.

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    The Power Shift: Auditors Find Gold in Cubicles, Not Corner Offices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 30:52


    Auditors always talk about getting a seat at the executive table. And sure it's important. But the gold is in the cubicles, not the corner offices. Join us on next episode of Audit Bites where we discuss the sweet spot to understanding organizational risks and controls.

    5 Things to Catapult Your Audit Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 40:22


    Are you tired of feeling stuck in your audit career, like a hamster on an eternal wheel? I get it. You're sitting at your desk uninspired. It's like banging your head against a brick wall every.single.day. I've got news that will shock you... there's a way out! Join us for an unforgettable LIVE episode of Audit Bites Podcast where we will be discussing 5 Things to Catapult Your Audit Career

    Why objectivity is necessary for auditors

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 37:47


    Have you ever had to deal with someone who was stupidly stubborn?I mean, we've all been there, right? They are so married to their opinions that they won't even consider other perspectives. Talk about frustrating.But here's the thing. In our line of work, objectivity is key

    You Can't Audit What You Don't Understand

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 41:18


    Auditors are often placed on projects with mininal preparation.You are given objectives to test and little else.The entire time you're thinking to yourself..."A little historical context would have been helpful." But here you are, in the middle of an audit frustrated and confused.If you've every felt this before, join us on next episode of Audit Bites where we discuss the benefits of truly understanding what you're auditing and 6 ways you can better understand audit areas.

    Why Communication Skills Are Important for Auditors

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 30:10


    No one cares about your technical auditing skills if you cannot communicate constructively with people. Auditors often encounter difficulties when communicating with clients. On this episode of Audit Bites, we will discuss one major reason why communication skills are crucial for internal auditors.

    When Board Governance Goes Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 44:16


    Who's looking out for your best interesting?For businesses, it's the board of directors. They are a group of people chosen to look after a company and make sure it is being run well.But what happens when a board goes beyond its authority?Find out in the next episode of the Audit Bites podcast.Audit Bites is a podcast that provides valuable insights for internal audit professionals.Mark your calendars and join us live on LinkedIn or YouTube. And hey, don't forget to subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.Looking forward to having you on board (pun intended) for the next episode!#internalaudit #auditors #thatauditguy

    Stop auditing after the fact

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 45:52


    Don't you wish you could find and fix problems before they start?We've all been there.You know something is wrong.There is a feeling in the pit of your stomach.And you do nothing.Some auditors have a bad habit of doing this too.Fortunately, you don't have to be a psychic to fend off problems at the first sign of irregularity.Join us in the next episode of Audit Biteswhere we discuss whyAuditors must stop auditing after the fact.

    Are you curios enough to make a difference while auditing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 27:15


    But being curious is one of the primary jobs of an internal auditor.Join us on the next episode of Audit Bites where we talk about the power of curiosity and ask ask, Are you curious enough to make a difference.

    Are Auditors Imposters?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 23:14


    Are auditors impostors? Join me on episode 44 of Audit Bites as we delve into the common feelings of insecurity and fraudulence experienced by auditors. Discover the reasons behind the imposter syndrome and how it affects the auditing profession. Tune in now for a thought-provoking discussion on being an auditor in today's dynamic business landscape.

    You should always be auditing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 34:35


    Is your auditor instinct is strong thatyou're constantly questioning things?Do people complain that you are always auditing?Well good.Keep doing it.And join us on the next episode of Audit Bites where we discuss why you should always be auditing.

    Why your audit clients don't trust you

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 28:48


    How can you trust someone you belive is out to get you?Many auditors face this delimmatrying to gain the trust andrespect of audit clients.Many clients believe we are out to get them.We are not.But there are reasonswhy they don't trust us.Let's talk about it.Join us on the next episode ofAudit Bites.

    How to Stifle an Audit Department

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 19:35


    Auditing is important.Or is it?If it's so important, why do we have to fight so hard to simply do the job?And sometimes the fight is so subtle, we miss the warning signs of war.Join me on this episode of Audit Bites as we discuss:How to Stifle an Audit Department

    Auditors Must Use the Force

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 25:37


    May the 4th be with you.Auditors must use the force.Let's have fun.Yes, auditors can have fun.Let's talk about it.5 ways auditors must use the force.

    Taylor Swift should have been an auditor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 20:41


    To be successful, celebrities like Taylor Swift must take risks.But not every risk comes with a reward.And by thinking like an auditor, she recently avoided a potentially costly partnership.Join me on the next episode of Audit Bites where we discuss 5 reasons why Taylor Swift should have been an internal auditor.

    Characteristics of Quality Auditors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 22:36


    Our profession pays well.Yet there is a talent shortage.Is it that people don't want to do what we do?orIs it that we make it difficult for people to succeed?Let's talk about the qualities that make a successful auditor.Join us for episode 38 of Audit Bites.

    Auditors Should Always Raise Red Flags

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 18:54


    You see red flags every day.Yet you say nothing.WHY?Your fear is costing your company.Auditors should raise red flags when you see them.Let's talk about itin episode 37 ofAudit Bites

    5 Reasons Your Recommendations Don't Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 32:24


    We all have that "know it all" friend.Always telling you what youshould and should not do.Often unsolicited.It's aggravating.Isn't it?They don't know your struggle.They don't know your story.It feel the same way dealing with auditors.Yet, there we are, telling clientswhat they should and should not do.But realistically, our recommendations don't matter.Uh oh. I may have triggered a few people.Join me on episode 36 of Audit Bites.

    Here's Why Most Audit Staff Struggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 37:50


    Audit departments are struggling.Don't take my word for it, auditors have been saying this to me in private for the last several years.- Pay is not the problem.- Status is not the problem.- Workload is not the problem.Let's talk about the real problems on the next episode of Audit Bites.

    Why You Can't Find Internal Audit Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 47:23


    Many career fields occasionally suffer shortages.There are a variety of reasons why this might happen.

    Proposed Global Standards - Let's Talk About It

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 56:55


    Life is all about change.Some might say we either adapt or die.Change is happening fast in the internal auditing profession.The standards we abide by are being overhauled.The proposed new global standards for internal auditors are out.Let's talk about it.Join us on this special episode of Audit Bites to discuss the newly proposed Global Internal Auditing Standards.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SB1gXMiTq8&t=9s

    You Must Trust Your Gut

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 28:33


    Internal auditing is a complex field that requires a careful balance of intuition and analytics. While it is important to trust the data, it is also important to trust your gut.Bad auditors will bemoan this statement."What about objectivity and independence?" They'll ask."What about observing human behavior and what happens in the world beyond and/or in conjunction with the data?" is typically my response.Join us on this episode of Audit Bites where we discuss some of the consequences of trusting your gut and the importance of trusting gut instincts.

    Auditors and Artificial Intelligence - Let's talk about it

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 55:18


    Artificial Intelligence is changing many industries.Writers are afraid.Coders are excited.and Auditors...Well, what are we?AI comes with risks, rewards, opportunities and threats.This week on a special edition of Audit Bites,we're going to talk to Danielle Supkis from Mindbridgeabout AI and auditors.

    3 Reasons Your People Can't Perform Effective Audits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 30:19


    Another audit engagement is behind schedule. It happens so often, it's now the norm.You have a few choices.1-Tell your boss.Or2-Take some shortcuts in your audit work.Neither of these is a good choice.You want to fix the problem.But you don't know how.In episode 30 of the Audit Bites podcast,Let's talk about why your people can't perform effective audits.https://youtu.be/2Fwct0BQg7g

    3 Audit Entrance Meeting Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 31:06


    Everyone in the room is staring at you.They look angry and afraid.It's the opening meeting andthey are looking to youfor comfort.How do you put them at easeso that you can get the audit done?Join us on episode 29 ofAudit Bitesas we discuss3 Audit Entrance Meeting Mistakes.#internalaudit #thatauditguy #auditbiteshttps://youtu.be/9n_dhYXlnTI

    How to make your audit communications clear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 20:59


    Do clients run when they see you coming?

    The audit profession has a hiring problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 19:59


    Many audit departments, firms and agencies struggle to find and keep qualified people. WHY? The way we hire auditors is all wrong. Let's talk about it On the next episode of Audit Bites.

    Where were the auditors?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 18:39


    Where were the auditors? People love to ask this question in the aftermath of an incident. And It's a fair questions. But you may not like the answer. Let's talk about in the next episode of Audit Bites. http://www.auditbites.com (www.auditbites.com)

    Audit Leaders Are Failing Future Auditors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 35:10


    There was once a time when companies looked to auditors to be the next leaders in the organization. Unfortunately, recent surveys indicate that most are not prepared for roles beyond auditing. Why?

    Auditors Must Be Visible and Valuable

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 25:13


    Your clients don't care about your certifications. Let that sink in. I know some of you are shocked. But... They don't. At least not in the beginning. Auditors must add value. But before you add value, you must be visible. Let's talk about it on the next episode of Audit Bites.

    It's all fun and games until the auditor is fired

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 21:10


    Auditing is fun. Okay, okay. For those not in the profession, you can stop laughing now. It really is. But is all fun and games until the auditor is fired. Continuing the conversation about the head auditor who was recently fired after almost 15 years of service with a clean performance review history, in this episode of Audit Bites, we'll discuss what to look for in vetting an organization for employment as an auditor. Believe it or not, there are some red flags you should watch out for that may indicate a bad culture for auditors. Join me on this episode as we talk about them.

    Culture Counts More Than You Think

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 39:10


    Your company's

    Auditors, your jobs are in jeopardy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 41:17


    What happens when you expose corrupt practices in the corporation but then everyone points the finger at you...Because you told the truth. I guess you're a snitch. We all know snitches get...well. Fired. By now most of us have seen what happened to a city auditor who dared investigate a situation after receiving a credible complaint. How dare he...(was that too sarcastic?). Let's talk about it. Auditors, your jobs are in jeopardy if you sit back and do nothing. Join us for this episode of Audit Bites.

    Are you ready for the risks around the corner?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 27:19


    What if you could predict the future and avoid all bad risks? You'd be a super auditor. But let's face it, no one can that. But are you at least ready to discuss potential risk items with your organization's management team. Most auditors are too busy auditing the past, unaware of what is happening now and completely unprepared for the future. Let's talk about what we can do to prepare for the risks around the corner. Visit us at www.auditbites.com and grab some CPE for listening to a podcast.

    Should auditors be aware of emotional issues?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 31:18


    Facts don't care about your feelings. Unfortunately feelings control many decisions in business environments. I worked with one woman who was overworked, underpaid and completely burned out. Each year, she asked her boss for additional funding to hire more staff. Each year, her boss denied her request. Why? It finally came out that her boss simply did not like her. So she worked for years in an compromised control environment because of her boss' personal problem. After she left, the money magically appeared to clean up the department. Are auditors aware of emotional issues that impact the organization? Should you be? Let's talk about this on the next episode of Audit Bites. www.auditbites.com

    Why SOX is Ruining Internal Audit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 39:07


    Before the world went into chaos, I was known for wearing colorful socks. It was different and added a little style to my wardrobe. Then came SOX. Ughh. A legislative mandate that was thrust upon the business world because we allowed dishonest people to be in charge. It has cost companies millions, transferred financial accountability away from management and ruined internal auditing. Join me for a discussion on SOX on the next episode of Audit Bites. www.auditbites.com https://youtu.be/p5iBEVrnF0I

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