The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit Tech
Sponsored by DataSnipper
In this companion episode to the Internal Audit: The Catalyst for Strong AI Governance Global Best Practices linked in the show notes, Mike Levy sits down with Vidya Peters, CEO of DataSnipper, to discuss how AI is reshaping audit work and how internal auditors can lead the charge. They discuss real-world leadership lessons, pitfalls in AI adoption, and practical steps for auditors looking to evolve with emerging technologies.

HOST:
Mike Levy, CIA, CRMA, CISSP
CEO, Cherry Hill Advisory

GUEST:
Vidya Peters
CEO, DataSnipper

KEY POINTS:

• Introduction [00:00–00:00:23]

• AI’s Rapid Evolution in Audit [00:00:38–00:02:38]

• Balancing Change Management With Innovation [00:02:46–00:05:13]

• Embedding GenAI into Auditor Workflows [00:05:21–00:07:50]

• Governance Missteps and Shadow AI [00:08:27–00:10:54]

• Auditors as Advisors in AI Governance [00:11:03–00:11:37]

• Compliance and Regulatory Considerations [00:11:38–00:12:34]

• The Future of Agentic AI in Audit [00:13:16–00:14:47]

• Resource Shortages and Doing More with Less [00:15:20–00:16:05]

• Audit Under Siege: Talent, Regulation, Quality [00:16:12–00:17:51]

• Why AI Won’t Replace Auditors [00:18:07–00:19:59]

• Three Waves of AI Change in Audit [00:20:20–00:21:07]

• What Auditors Should Do to Prepare [00:21:19–00:22:53]

• Final Advice for Auditors [00:23:35–00:24:50]
  
  

IIA RELATED CONTENT:
Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:

• 2025 IGNITE Conference
• Global Best Practices: Internal Audit: The Catalyst for Strong AI Governance
• Knowledge Centers: Artificial Intelligence
• Course: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Internal Audit
• Tools: Artificial Intelligence 101 for Internal Auditors
• Webinar: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence
• Internal Auditor Magazine: A Guide to GenAI

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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit
Benito Ybarra sits down with IIA–St. Louis Chapter leaders Sarah Knox-Hansen and Steven Yashuk to discuss why volunteering matters. From being “voluntold” to leading by choice, they share how chapter work strengthens leadership skills, builds camaraderie, and keeps auditors energized. They also explore post-COVID engagement challenges, creative programming shifts, and practical advice for anyone considering raising their hand to get involved.

HOST:
Benito Ybarra, CIA
Executive Vice President, Global Standards, Guidance, and Certifications, The IIA

GUESTS:
Sarah Knox-Hansen, CPA
Principal, Anders
Board of Governors
Immediate Past President, IIA–St. Louis Chapter

Steven Yashuk, CIA, CISA, CFE
Senior Auditor, University of Missouri System
Secretary, IIA–St. Louis Chapter

KEY POINTS:

• Introduction [00:00–00:00:35]

• How They First Got Involved [00:00:45–00:01:30]

• Connecting to the Profession Through Chapter Work [00:01:51–00:02:22]

• Post-COVID Engagement Challenges [00:02:37–00:03:15]

• Leadership Skills Gained Through Volunteering [00:03:34–00:04:52]

• Fun and Networking in Chapter Life [00:04:57–00:05:34]

• Lessons Learned [00:06:03–00:06:47]

• Shared Chapter Struggles Across Regions [00:06:52–00:07:22]

• Why Volunteers Are So Essential [00:08:29–00:09:19]

• Personal and Professional Benefits [00:09:28–00:10:20]

• Final Thoughts [00:10:35–00:10:55]

THE IIA RELATED CONTENT:
Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:

• 2025 IGNITE Conference
• Volunteer with your local IIA Chapter and Affiliates
• Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program
• Building a Better Auditor: Why Join the Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program?

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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit
In this episode, Carey Blakeman talks with Doris Myles about why influence can be more powerful than authority in internal auditing. Doris shares lessons from more than 20 years leading audits across global organizations and mission-driven institutions, emphasizing relationship mapping, knowing your audience, storytelling, and building trust well before an audit begins.

HOST:
Carey Blakeman, CIA, CPA
Director of Corporate Governance Engagement, The IIA

GUEST:
Doris Myles, CIA, CPA, CITP
Director of Internal Audit, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

KEY POINTS:

• Introduction [00:00–00:00:22]
• Evolving Leadership Styles [00:00:32–00:02:05]
• Influence vs. Authority in Internal Audit [00:02:08–00:03:53]
• Relationship Mapping and Building Trust [00:04:11–00:06:11]
• Communication Mistakes Auditors Make [00:07:21–00:08:29]
• Essential Soft Skills for Auditors [00:08:46–00:11:14]
• Storytelling to Build Confidence and Influence [00:10:45–00:11:14]
• Leading Through Transformation [00:11:55–00:15:33]
• Building Influence Across Departments [00:15:41–00:17:55]
• Final Advice: Mastering the Art of Storytelling [00:18:31–00:19:32]

IIA RELATED CONTENT:
Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:

• 2025 Enterprise Risk Management Virtual Conference
• 'Mastering Soft Skills In Internal Audit,' All Things Internal Audit Podcast
• Communication Skills for Auditors: Interviewing and Negotiating Course
• Talent Management: Recruiting, Developing, Motivating, and Retaining Great Team Members Practice Guide
• IIA's Internal Audit Competency Framework
• Volunteer with your local IIA Chapter and Affiliates

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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit
Business leaders weigh in on what good governance really means.
In this special episode, Christine Janesko shares additional insight from her interviews for Internal Auditor magazine’s “Fortune Favors the Wise” article. Hear expert takes on balancing governance, avoiding regulatory pitfalls, and internal audit’s role in keeping organizations on track.

HOST:
Catie Brown
Associate Manager Producer, Content Development, The IIA

GUESTS:
Christine Janesko
Senior Editor, Internal Auditor magazine, The IIA

Don Sinko, CPA
Retired Chief Integrity Officer, Cleveland Clinic

Tom Sanglier, CIA, CPA, CRMA
Chief Audit Executive, Leidos

Carolynn Chalmers,
CEO, Good Governance Academy

Lawrence Leung, CIA, CPA, CRMA
Senior Director, Legal Entity Controlling, Adidas

KEY POINTS:

• Introduction [00:00–00:00:43]
• The Power of Structure and Independence [00:00:56–00:03:10]
• From Reporting to Results [00:03:16–00:05:05]
• CAE as the Board’s Secret Weapon [00:05:14–00:08:03]
• Measuring Maturity with ISO 37004 [00:08:13–00:10:12]
• Avoiding Governance Fatigue [00:10:27–00:12:29]
• Governance vs. Innovation: A Goldilocks Problem [00:12:32–00:16:17]
• Closing Thoughts [00:16:20–00:17:02]

THE IIA RELATED CONTENT:
Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:

• 2025 Governance, Risk & Controls Conference
• “Fortune Favors the Wise,” Internal Auditor
• Governance Resource Center
• Toolkit: Governance

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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit

Internal audit is a relationship business. In this episode, Mike Levy sits down with Stacey Lynch to explore how authentic connections -- whether through mentorship, volunteerism, or daily audit work -- can elevate your career, improve audit outcomes, and expand your professional network.

HOST:
Mike Levy, CIA, CRMA, CISSP
CEO, Cherry Hill Advisory

GUEST:
Stacey Lynch, CIA, CRMA
Deputy City Auditor, City of Phoenix

KEY POINTS:

• Introduction [00:00–00:00:24]
• Lynch’s Background and IIA Volunteer Work [00:00:35–00:01:30]
• The Value of Volunteering and Organizational Support [00:01:30–00:02:10]
• Building Relationships While Maintaining Objectivity [00:02:10–00:04:11]
• Using Relationships to Drive Positive Change [00:04:11–00:06:24]
• Mutual Respect, Learning, and Full Audit Storytelling [00:06:24–00:06:58]
• The Power of Networking Through Chapters [00:06:58–00:08:26]
• Maintaining Relationships Across Geographies [00:08:59–00:10:56]
• Common Networking Mistakes [00:10:56–00:12:28]
• Using Your Network to Stay Current on Trends [00:12:28–00:14:52]
• The Future of Networking and AI’s Role [00:14:52–00:16:48]
• Balancing Independence with Relationship Building [00:16:48–00:19:06]
• Mentorship Experiences and Benefits [00:19:06–00:21:10]
• Building and Managing Your Professional Rolodex [00:21:10–00:24:32]
• Final Thoughts: Volunteer and Get Involved [00:24:32–00:25:07]

THE IIA RELATED CONTENT:
Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:

• 2025 Governance, Risk & Controls Conference
• Volunteer with your local IIA Chapter and Affiliates
• Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program
• Building a Better Auditor: Why Join the Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program?

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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit

In this episode, Lindsay Patterson speaks with Dennis Applegate about how internal audit education is shaping the future of the profession. From addressing the talent pipeline shortage to giving students hands-on experience with risk assessments and mock audit plans, Dennis Applegate shares how academic programs can inspire the next generation of internal auditors — and how professionals can get involved.

HOST:
Lindsay Patterson, CIA, CPA
Executive Vice President of Membership, Marketing & Communications, The IIA

GUEST:
Dennis Applegate, CIA, CPA, CMA, CFE
Associate Clinical Professor, Albers School of Business, Seattle University

KEY POINTS:

• Introduction and Pipeline Challenges [00:00-00:02:40]
• Applegates’s Background and Teaching Experience [00:01:03-00:01:56]
• Declining Enrollment in Accounting and Internal Auditing [00:02:03-00:03:22]
• Integrating Internal Auditing into Business Curricula [00:03:22-00:04:44]
• Raising Awareness Beyond Accounting Programs [00:04:44-00:05:40]
• Internal Audit Course Objectives and Frameworks [00:05:58-00:07:52]
• Emphasizing Enterprise Risk Management [00:07:53-00:10:58]
• Hands-On Learning: Team Projects and Risk Assessments [00:10:58-00:14:37]
• Presenting to Hypothetical Audit Committees [00:14:37-00:16:16]
• Audit Plan Development and Risk Prioritization [00:16:16-00:18:49]
• Student Outcomes and Passing the CIA Exam [00:18:49-00:20:26]
• Career Paths in Internal Auditing and Risk Advisory [00:20:26-00:21:23]
• Advice for Universities and Professors [00:21:23-00:22:54]
• Broader Curriculum Benefits and Enrollment Growth [00:23:03-00:24:51]
• Closing Thoughts and Encouragement for Educators [00:24:51-00:25:34]

THE IIA RELATED CONTENT:
Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:

• 2025 Governance, Risk & Controls Conference
• Internal Auditing Education Partnership (IAEP) Program
• Vision 2035: The Future of Internal Audit
• Internal Audit Competency Framework
• Learning Center

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