AUDIT 15 FUN
Episodes
Ep. 226 - The Big Three - Brian Kuenzi
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, finance leader Brian Kenzie explores how the explosive rise of passive ownership has transformed capital markets, and what it means f...
Ep. 225 - Fraud Prevention Best Practices with a Former FBI Employee - DJ Rossini
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sat down with DJ Rossini, Managing Director at Grant Thornton and former FBI Chief Counsel and Compliance Officer.DJ brings a wealt...
Ep. 224 - Data Science - Sai Popuri
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What, so what, now what? That’s the heart of data science.In this episode, I'm joined by Sai Popuri, a data science expert who explains the thre...
Ep. 223 - Inspiring Women in Audit - Tracie Marquardt
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I welcome Tracie Marquardt, host of the Inspiring Women in Audit podcast.Tracie shares the story behind her mission to amplify women’...
Ep. 222 - Do Certification really matter? - Jas Gill and Asim Fareeduddin
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are certifications truly worth it?From real-world hiring scenarios to the career impact of credentials, Jas and Asim explore whether letters after you...
Ep. 221 - Oladayo Duduyemi - CoAuditor
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oladayo Duduyemi, co-founder of CoAuditor, joins the podcast to show his solution, streamlining control testing, client collaboration, and even detect...
Ep. 220 - Overthinking and people-pleasing - Dr. Lorwen Nagel
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Lorwen Nagel, who worked with the Dalai Lama, explains overthinking and people-pleasing. Why we do it, how it holds u...
Ep. 219 - Auditing in Healthcare - Daniel Clayton
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare is massive. Auditing in this industry is no small task.In this episode, Daniel Clayton, Head of Audit at UF Health, details what makes audi...
Ep. 218 - Sales & Marketing Audit - Oleg Koslov
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you audit sales and marketing? Oleg Koslov brings global insights, five practical pillars, and quick wins every team can use.
Ep. 217 - IIA Mentor Program - Alex Rusate
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the Emerging Leader Program from Alex Rusate, who advanced from Sr. IT Auditor to Sr. VP of Audit after participating in the program.Progr...
Ep. 216 - AI Assurance - Greg Hutchins
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is a black box. Even its creators can't explain, so how do we provide assurance?In this episode, Greg Hutchins, author of Trust Me, AI Risk Man...
Ep. 215 - 3Ls High Performing Teams - Aura Rad
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What drives a truly high-performing audit team? Aura Rad shares her powerful Three Ls model:Lean on each otherLearn from each otherLeverage each other...
Ep. 214 - Story Telling with Shagen Ganason
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Global CAE and author Shagen Ganason joins to share how storytelling can make audit findings unforgettable and actionable. We talk about The Storytell...
Ep. 213 — Level Up Your Compliance - Mary Shirley
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Mary Shirley, VP & Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer at Scion Health and author of Level Up: 65 Hacks for Co...
Ep. 212 - Jamie Meziere - From Intern to CAE
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Intern to CAE at FedEx: In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Meziere, newly promoted Chief Audit Executive at FedEx.Jamie shares her remarkable...
Ep. 211 - Will the PCAOB cease to exist? - Paul Munter
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new bill proposes abolishing the PCAOB and transferring audit oversight to the SEC. What would that mean for audit quality, accountability, and inve...
Ep. 210 - Enron, FTX, and the Ethics of Legal Fraud - Bethany McLean
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, renowned journalist and author Bethany McLean joins to discuss 'legal fraud,' whether we're becoming more desensitized to...
Ep. 209 - Public Sector - Matthew Oleniuk
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Canada to the UAE, Matthew Oleniuk brings 15+ years of internal audit experience in government.In this episode, we unpack the unique risks of pub...
Ep. 208 - Tipper X - Tom Hardin
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Hardin, aka Tipper X, was just starting his hedge fund career when the FBI caught him outside a dry cleaner.He wore a wire. Helped take down 20 ot...
Ep. 207 - Treasury - John Engeman
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Audit 15 Fun, I’m joined by seasoned finance and treasury expert John Engeman.We discuss the goals of a treasury department, how ...
Ep. 206 - Perla Habchi - Every Chapter Needs a Perla
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Audit 15 Fun, I’m joined by Perla Habchi, an emerging internal audit leader from Canada.Perla shares how she stumbled into intern...
Ep. 205 - The Rogue Trader - Nick Leeson
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Leeson, the man behind the $800M collapse of Barings Bank, joins Audit 15 Fun.We skip the headline story and dig into what internal auditors shou...
Ep. 204 - From Lab to Audit - Rethinking Talent Pipelines - Heather Lascano
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From molecular biologist to business owner to internal auditor, Heather Lascano’s journey is anything but traditional.In this episode, we talk about...
Ep. 203 - Marco Nutini - AI in Risk Management
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Marco Nutini, former Chief Risk Officer at Embraer and the mind behind RiskLeap.com.Marco highlights how AI is revo...
Ep. 202 - Senate File 478 - Rob Sand
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand joins the show to discuss Senate File 478, a law that limits access to key audit information. He shares concrete examples ...
Ep. 201 - Personality Traits - Jas Gill and Karem Obeid
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can personality traits elevate your audit team?Jas Gill and Karem Obeid join to explore how understanding personalities boosts team energy, engagement...
Ep. 200 - Karolina Aleksandrova - Audit Leadership Forum
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Karolina Aleksandrova, a leader based in Ukraine.We discuss the upcoming Audit Leadership Forum, which brings togethe...
Ep. 199 - Break Barriers to Innovate - Gijsbertus J.J. van Wulfen
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an "in-a-wait-tor" or an innovator?Are you an "I-nnovator" or a "we-nnovator"?There’s a difference, and it mat...
Ep. 198 - Mike Ware - Inspector General
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Audit 15 Fun, we’re joined by Mike Ware, former Inspector General of the Small Business Administration and Social Security Admini...
Ep. 197 - Aadesh Gandhre - Audit Innovator Award
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week at the GAM Conference, Aadesh and his team received the Protiviti Audit Innovator Award.In this episode, he shares what they did to earn the...
Ep. 196 - Python for Auditors - Jamie Ontiveros
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Video episode: jontaber.substack.com or click here.Course website here.PyAudit website here.Connect with Jamie here.
Ep. 195 - What is the best industry for a career in internal audit?
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are the best industries for a career in internal audit?Which industry would you choose for internal audit?Listen to my perspective and let me kno...
Ep. 195 - Siebrand Wolberink - Truth or Dare
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we introduce a new challenge:Three questions.Only two choices—tell the truth or take the dare.Our first brave participant, Siebrand...
Ep. 194 - Rania Bejjani - Next Level
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CAE at 32 years old.Experience in multinational organizations and close to 20 former direct reports who are now CAEs themselves.What's Rania's...
Ep. 193 - Why did I start my podcast?
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why did I start my podcast?How many countries has it reached?What unexpected things happened from it?Why do I continue doing it?
Ep. 192 - Banking 101 - John Maxfield
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Special episode for internal auditors looking to break into the banking industry or elevate their skills if they're already in the field. Listen i...
Ep. 191 - Shark Tank Pitch - Rob Berry
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is best experienced on video.Check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/bdwnkycs
Ep. 190 - RCM with AI - Arturo Navarro
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Build a risk and control matrix in any language in under 5 minutes. Video episode: https://jontaber.substack.com/p/ai-use-case?r=2frx45 Arturo Navarro...
Ep. 189 - AI Challenge
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here is my challenge to the Internal Audit community. We talk a lot about AI, but let’s go beyond just improving reports or defining project scopes....
Ep. 188 - McMillion - Brian Lazarte and James Lee Hernandez
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fascinating backstory of the 'McMillion$' docuseries, which covered the decade-long scheme to defraud the McDonald's Monopoly game. Jo...
Ep. 187 - AI Agents are Hype - Austin Starks
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You are an absolute moron for believing in the hype of “AI Agents”. That's what Austin Starks had to say. He wrote an article on the topic. What m...
Ep. 186 - Stakeholder Management - Kristian Bollerup
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine being tasked with building an audit department—and later having the CEO personally request you to do it again at his new company. That’s e...
Ep. 185 - Assurance Mapping - James Paterson
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Standard 9.5 Coordination and Reliance reinforce the need for internal audit to better coordinate with other assurance providers. How to best do it? ...
Ep. 184 - AI Agents are taking over - Alex Ruehle
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI agents are taking over. But how can organizations provide assurance over the unique risks they bring? Listen to a thought-provoking discussion on t...
Ep. 183 - Policies and Procedures - Greg Caporelli
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Policies and procedures need to follow the KIS approach. Keep It Simple. What else should you do? Listen to Greg Caporelli to find out.
Ep. 182 - Resilience - Colin Howden
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Resilience in internal audit - what it means, why it’s crucial, and how to develop it? Listen Colin Howden as he shares personal stories and actiona...
Ep. 181 - Cómo auditar el cumplimiento - Angelica Escudero y Hervé Gloaguen
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cómo auditar el cumplimiento? Descúbrelo con Angelica Escudero y Hervé Gloaguem.
Ep. 180 - AI Agents in IA - Dominik Foerschler
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What can your IA department do to use AI agents? Listen to Dominik Foerschler to find out. His YouTube channel: ARC Institute DE Überblick Serious B...
Ep. 179 - Lindsay Patterson - Promoting Internal Audit
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The talent pipeline in Internal Audit needs a boost—but what can we do about it? Listen to my latest podcast episode with Lindsey Patterson for acti...
Ep. 178 - Is the 3rd line of defense an illusion? - Iulia Deaconu
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is the 3rd Line of Defense just an illusion? Don’t fall into the trap of merely running a process—focus on driving the business forward. Gain valu...
Ep. 177 - Don't be a Good Little Puppy - Herve Gloaguen
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be a sycophant. Don't be a good little puppy. What to do instead? Listen to Herve Gloaguen.
Ep. 176 - Corporate Governance - Vera Cherepanova and Javed Akbar
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Internal Audit primarily responsible for corporate governance? Should it be considered the primary expert on corporate governance? Gain insights o...
Ep. 175 - All Roads lead to Internal Audit - Ian Senior
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From wanting to be a dentist, to musician, to then accountant, and finally internal auditor. Listen to Ian Senior's story and how all roads lead to in...
Ep. 174 - What is the Future of IA in Corporate Governance - Adrian Resag and Benoit Lescot
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the future of Internal Audit in Corporate Governance? And where do you set the limit? Would you audit your own Board of Directors? Listen for ...
Ep. 173 - Persuasion - Brian Tremblay
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how to handle a challenging audit client? Connect with them—but how? Listen to Brian Tremblay to learn more.
Ep. 172 - Complacent vs Ambitious CAE Part 2 - David Hill and Kamal Gazi
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Be the chess player, not the chess piece. Join us for an engaging conversation with innovator David Hill and rising IA leader Kamal Gazi as they share...
Ep. 171 - TLDR - Gary Bandy
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your last audit report went unread because it was too long, and during your last presentation, the audience struggled to follow along since they were ...
Ep. 170 - Can we be independent? - Melissa Pici and Joseph Zumasigee
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the million-dollar question: “Can internal auditors actually stay independent?” Listen to Melissa Pici and Joseph Zumasigee discuss what i...
Ep. 169 - Internal Audit Collective - Tom O'Reilly
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a power in the collective. Different perspectives. Benchmarking. We should do more of that in the internal audit profession. Listen to Tom di...
Ep. 168 - Gen Z shortage is your fault - Rob Berry and Andy Kovacs
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Gen Z shortage in the internal audit profession is your fault, CAEs. That's what Rob Berry's proposition was during this debate, and Andy Kovacs ...
Ep. 167 - Complacent vs Ambitious CAE - Alan Maran and Jennifer Anderson
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a complacent or ambitious CAE? How does that affect your team? Listen to Alan Maran and Jennifer Anderson discuss those traits and share the...
Episode 166 - AI Use Cases - Dominick Tonnarini
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From testing 25 samples to over a million.That's the power of AI, and it is all within reach.Listen to this and other use cases from Dominick Tonnarin...
Episode 165 - Career Progression - Amanda Pope
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What should you do to progress in your internal audit career? There are many things, but the first thing should be to... Listen to Amanda Pope's adv...
Episode 164 - Stop Sending Emails - Yasemin Agatan and Kristian Hawkes
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stop sending emails. What to do instead? Listen to Yasemin Agatan and Kristian Hawkes to find out.
Episode 163 - Don't Stress me Out - Rob Berry and Soneel Choraria
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do to reduce work stress for yourself and your team? Why are workers stressed to begin with? Listen to Rob Berry and Soneel Choraria highl...
Episode 162 - Mastering Collaboration - Gretchen Anderson
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you collaborate when you disagree? What can leaders do to foster collaboration? What are the most underrated skills of good collaborators? List...
Episode 161 - Qualitative Surveys - Dr. Jarek Kriukow
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the best practices in qualitative surveys? What are things we should avoid? (hint: there is one thing I do a lot on the podcast that is a big...
Episode 160 - Merging Risk Management and Internal Audit? Alka Abbi-Tomar and Navin Pasricha -
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
French fries dipped in a frosty... Peanut butter and pickle sandwich... Merging Internal Audit and Risk Management in the same function. Does it make ...
Episode 159 - Data Science is Dead - Emmanuel Ikogho
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Data Science is dead. That's what Emmanuel Ikogho says, and he has a reason to say it. He recently participated in a Data Science competition only to...
Episode 158 - I need your Feedback
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I need your feedback. What topics do you want me to cover on my podcast? Who would you like me to interview? What formats do you like? Debates, hot se...
Episode 157 - Digital Signature Fraud - Jean Martina
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If there’s a silver lining to COVID-19, it’s that most documents can now be digitally signed. However, with new methods come new opportunities for...
Episode 156 - Audit Challenge Conference - Dr. Dominik Foerschler
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the Audit Challenge Conference on October 8, 9 and 10. The conference will cover various topics including Gen AI, machine learning, quantu...
Episode 155 - Topical Requirement Debate - Hal Garyn and Abbas Al Lawati
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are the topical requirements a good thing for the internal audit profession? Hal Garyn argues they are not, providing three reasons against them. Abba...
Episode 154 - Remove Barriers - Rupert Bamberger
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Remove barriers and streamline the audit process from planning, scoping to fieldwork, reporting and follow-up. Masterclass from Rupert Bamberger.
Episode 153 - Data Privacy - Debbie Reynolds
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Data privacy is a big risk. For practical advice on how to address these issues, listen to Debbie Reynolds, a Data Privacy expert and host of the Data...
Episode 152 - Scope Creep - Leita Hart-Fanta
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What should we do to avoid scope creep? Listen to three practical tips from Leita Hart-Fanta.
Episode 151 - Control Self Assessment - Rob Berry, Tom McLeod, and William Carvalho
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What works and what doesn't work with Control Self Assessments? If you have it at your organization or are thinking about implementing it be sure ...
Episode 150 - C Level Trouble - Roy King, Soneel Choraria and Rob Berry
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Second 'For Real Life' episode! Here was the question from a listener: What should I do if my organization is facing issues and those in charg...
Episode 149 - ERM in Unregulated Industry - Linh Truong, Joseph Zumasigee and Marco Nutini
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first ‘For Real Life’ episode of the AUDIT 15 FUN podcast, where we answer real scenario questions from our audience! In the first ...
Episode 148 - Recruiting - Julia White
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Julia White, Director at IAC, a specialist internal audit recruitment agency. Julia shares insights on the benefits...
Episode 147 - IIA Emerging Leader Program - Alex Rusate
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I welcome Alex Rusate, SVP and Director of Internal Audit at Arrow Financial, to discuss the Emerging Leaders Program by the Institut...
Episode 146 - Start-Up Internal Auditing - Scott Madenburg
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I welcome Scott Madenburg, founder of ArcHybrid, to discuss his experience in internal audit at a Start-Up.Scott shares his journey, ...
Episode 145 - Purpose Driven Internal Audit - Ahmed Shawky Mohamed
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the video podcast on: https://tinyurl.com/3s2fmvap One idea you can put in practice right away!
Episode 144 - International Conference Summary
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary of the IIA International Conference in Washington, DC from the perspective of eight internal audit leaders.
Episode 143 - AI Avatar Debate - Todd Davies and Tom McLeod
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a debate on the use of AI avatars in internal audit, featuring Tom McLeod, experienced CAE and CRO, and Todd Davis, seasoned audit and ris...
Episode 142 - Hot Seat in Spanish with Jorge Badillo - Co-Hosts Josselyn Cortes and Ronald Fernandez Romero
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
En este episodio, discutimos las nuevas normas de auditoría con Jorge Badillo en el Hot Seat; coanfitriones Jocelyn Cortés, presentadora del podcas...
Episode 141 - IT Leadership - Jeff Brown
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff Brown, author of "Leading the Digital Workforce" and former CISO at the State of Connecticut and currently at Microsof...
Episode 140 - From Trust to Impact - Hernan Murdock and Sanjay Vadlamani
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Hernan Murdoch, author and VP of audit content at ACI Learning, and Sanjay Vadlamini, an experienced internal audit leader, discuss t...
Episode 139 - Audit is your Friend - Viquaruddin Hussain Syed
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest AUDIT 15 FUN podcast episode, Viquaruddin Hussain Syed, a Chief Audit Executive from Oman, shares his expertise on transforming the comm...
Episode 138 - Finding your Granite - Doug Pflug
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a discussion with Doug Pflug, author of 'Finding Your Granite' and 'Leadership Moving Forward'. Doug shares insights on leadership, vulner...
Episode 137 - Hot Seat Innovation - Nam Phong Ho ft. co-hosts Trent Russell and Silvia Puhani
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a SECOND hot seat episode with Nam Phong Ho, former CAE at Glencore. Nam shares his insights on how to stay ahead of the curve, from build...
Episode 136 - AUDIT DUEL Remote Work - Mike Jacka and David Hill
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a debate on the effectiveness of remote work in internal audit. Mike Jacka, an experienced internal audit thought leader, argues that remo...
Episode 135 - Hot Seat Agile Auditing - Clarissa Lucas ft. co-hosts Rob Berry and Tracie Marquardt
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a "Hot Seat" episode with special guest Clarissa Lucas, author of "Beyond Agile Auditing"! Alongside co-hosts Rob Berry and Tracy Marquard...
Episode 134 - A Leader of Leaders - Jim Grimes
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jim Grimes, a seasoned internal audit professional, shares his approach to identifying, mentoring, and empowering future leaders. He ...
Episode 133 - IA Awareness Month - Richard Chambers and Abbas Al Lawati
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
May is Internal Audit Awareness Month! Join Richard Chambers and Abbas Al Lawati as we discuss practical ways to promote internal audit awareness with...
Episode 132 - Do we need a strategic plan? - Audit Duel Series - Richard Chambers and Norman Marks
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Richard Chambers and Norman Marks discuss the importance of strategic planning in internal audit. Richard argues that a strategic pla...
Episode 131 - The Spark - Matej Drascek
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matej Drascek wrote an article on Purpose-Driven Internal Audit earlier this year. You can read it here: https://tinyurl.com/5ydhwsb7. His inspiration...
Episode 130 - Standards Part II - Harriet Richardson and Doron Ronen
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode of a two-part series, we explore the key actions Chief Audit Executives and their teams must take to align with the new IIA Sta...
Episode 129 - Standards Part I - Naji Fayad and Paul Sobel
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of a two-part series, we explore the key actions Chief Audit Executives and their teams must take to align with the new IIA Stan...
Episode 128 - OCEG - Adrian Resag
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of the five lines of accountability from OCEG? Or perhaps you're wondering what OCEG even is? Listen to Adrian Resag, Academic Dire...