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Ep 232: A Contrarian View of Agentic AI w/ Andrew Clark (Monitaur)
This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Andrew Clark, Co-Founder and CTO of Monitaur. In this episode, Andrew shares his unique perspective on agentic AI, challenging common assumptions about what AI agents actually are. He explores the marketing problem with AI and agents, why agents might not be what we think, and the governance challenges that come with them. Be sure to connect with Andrew on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. Timecodes: 5:22 – ChatGPT: Jack of All Trades, Master of None? 7:00 – Picking the Right Language Model 11:33 – What the Future Holds for AGI 16:15 – What AI Agents Are Really About 19:52 – The Marketing Issue with AI and Its Agents 25:06 – The Trouble with AI Agents 31:23 – How to Regulate AI and Its Agents 42:45 - Final thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.
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Ep 231: Enhancing Audit Analytics: Lessons in Automation and AI w/ Ishan Kunkur (Delta Air Lines)
This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Ishan Kunkur, Digital Analytics Program Manager at Delta Air Lines. In this episode, Ishan shares how his team has embedded analytics into the audit process—from upskilling auditors with Power Query and Power BI training to automating SOX control testing, saving 360 hours annually. He explains how they evolved from performing analytics for audits to enabling auditors with data-driven tools, ultimately expanding into SOX automation and GRC dashboarding. Additionally, we dive into the intersection of AI and blockchain, discussing how blockchain's immutable ledger can enhance AI models by ensuring data integrity. Ishan also shares his perspective on career growth in an AI-driven world, emphasizing adaptability and continuous learning. Be sure to connect with Ishan on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. Timecodes: 3:48 - Using ChatGPT for Idea Generation 9:06 - Integrating Analytics into the Audit Process 16:12 - Navigating the Analytics Journey 22:04 - The Impact of Data Literacy 27:41 - Animated Insights on SOX 30:19 - Blockchain Trends in 2025 35:52 - Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.
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Ep 230: What Can Go Wrong When SOX Doesn't Go Right w/ Courtney Dal Col (Clearsulting)
This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Courtney Dal Col, Director of Risk Advisory at Clearsulting. In this episode, we talk about the role of SOX in big business changes and why it often gets overlooked. Courtney shares how to make sure SOX is part of the process from the start, helping to avoid last-minute problems. She also explains why SOX is more than just a compliance task, how AI and automation are shaping its future, and what to expect from new regulations. Be sure to connect with Courtney on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. Timecodes: 2:11 - Simplify Your Kitchen Workflow With ChatGPT 4:37 - Driving Real Change In Organizations 6:02 - Rethinking Your SOX Strategy 8:11 - Clarifying SOX Roles 12:28 - The Risk Of Ignoring SOX In Transformation 15:35 - Key SOW Factors In Transformation 17:00 - Syncing SOX With Business Goals 18:50 - Leveraging Existing Automation 22:11 - A SOX Transformation Case Study 25:02 - The Future Of SOX 29:49 - Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics. This episode is sponsored by Clearsulting.
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Ep 229: What Works (and What Doesn’t) in Audit Committee Dashboards w/ Eric Wilson (Gulfport Energy Corporation)
This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Eric Wilson, Director of Internal Audit & Chief Audit Executive of Gulfport Energy Corporation. In this episode, we discuss how to build an effective audit committee dashboard. Eric explains how he created a Power BI dashboard that connects to his audit management system. This tool helps track progress, highlight issues, and answer important questions before they arise. Eric shares the key benefits of using this dashboard to improve decision-making and efficiency in audit committees. Be sure to connect with Eric on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. Timecodes: 4:42 - Innovative Applications of ChatGPT 7:56 - Integrating Analytics Throughout the Audit Lifecycle 10:00 - AI and Analytics Plans for 2025 15:27 - New Technology in 2025 26:21 - How Audit Can Have More Influence 37:06 - Audit Committee Dashboards in Action 49:26 - Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.
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Ep 228: Internal Controls: Respected or Just Tolerated? w/ Marc Tasse
This week’s episode, we're joined by Marc Tasse, MBA Program Director at the University of Ottawa. He also serves on the audit committee for the Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat and Public Safety Canada. In this episode, he discusses whether people truly respect internal controls—from the board level to the first line—and the balance between repetitional and financial risk. Marc also shares the most important tasks for an audit committee member, the common challenges they face, and how internal auditors can better connect with their audit committees. Be sure to connect with Marc on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. Timecodes: 2:34 - Researching Ethics with LLMs 6:15 - The Risks of Using Emojis in Emails 8:03 - Why Internal Controls Often Get Overlooked 12:16 - Managing Repetitional Risk Effectively 14:43 - A Real-World Fraud Case Example 16:25 - Key Responsibilities of an Audit Committee Chair 17:45 - The Measure of a CAE’s Impact on the Board 19:20 - The Challenges of Being an Audit Committee Chair 20:59 - Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype. Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.
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