Auditing with data: for Performance Auditors and Internal Auditors that use (or want to use) data

53. The Data-Confident Internal Auditor

This episode is a pre-recorded interview with Benji Block for the Author Hour podcast. We discuss our new book, The Data-Confident Internal Auditor.For internal auditors, developing trends in data analysis and data science can feel less like a wealth of information and more like an avalanche. Still, better use of data provides an opportunity to advance your career by adopting new invaluable skills. The missing link: jargon-free guidance that cuts through the hype. The Data-Confident Internal Auditor demystifies the use of data in internal audits through practical step-by-step guidance. With concepts and tools that are easy to understand and apply, this comprehensive guide shows you how to approach data yourself without having to wait on a data scientist or a technical expert.Developed over the course of hundreds of actual audits, these real-world approaches and practices are distilled into a simple sequence of steps that will leave you feeling confident and even eager to apply them for yourself.Links:  The Data-Confident Internal Auditor  on Amazon (https://geni.us/DataConfidentInternal)The Data-Confident Internal Auditor site - with bonus resources (http://data-confident.com/)The original episode on Author Hour (https://authorhour.co/the-data-confident-internal-auditor-yusuf-moolla-conor-mcgarrity/)About this podcastThe podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or want to use) data. Hosted by Conor McGarrity and Yusuf Moolla. Produced by Risk Insights (riskinsights.com.au).

52. Simplicity

In this episode we discuss why and how audit quality is improved when we keep things simple.About this podcastThe podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or want to use) data. Hosted by Conor McGarrity and Yusuf Moolla. Produced by Risk Insights (riskinsights.com.au).

51. Performance Audit Mini-Series #4: Conduct/Fieldwork

This is the fourth in a series of episodes that focus on performance auditing.In this episode, we discuss five suggestions to help improve the conduct (fieldwork / execution) phase.About this podcastThe podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or want to use) data. Hosted by Conor McGarrity and Yusuf Moolla. Produced by Risk Insights (riskinsights.com.au).

50. Performance Audit Mini-Series #3 Planning with data

This is the third in a series of episodes that focus on performance auditing.In this episode, we discuss the benefits of adopting a data focused approach during audit planning.About this podcastThe podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or want to use) data. Hosted by Conor McGarrity and Yusuf Moolla. Produced by Risk Insights (riskinsights.com.au).

49. Performance Audit Mini-Series #2 Work Program Balance

This is the second of a series of episodes that focus on performance auditing.In this episode, we discuss the importance of balance in your work program - covering each of the four objectives:EffectivenessEfficiencyEconomyComplianceAbout this podcastThe podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or want to use) data. Hosted by Conor McGarrity and Yusuf Moolla. Produced by Risk Insights (riskinsights.com.au).