Audit Like a Storyteller w/ Shagen Ganason (Liva Group)

Field: Auditing | Delivery Method: Self Study | CPE Hours: 0.5

This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Shagen Ganason, Group Chief Auditor, and Chief Audit Executive at Liva Group.


In this episode, Shagen shares the inspiration behind his new book, The Storyteller’s Ledger, and why he believes storytelling is one of the most powerful tools internal auditors can develop. From rethinking traditional audit reports to presenting to the board, Shagen offers a practical framework for transforming audit communication—complete with templates, examples, and coaching strategies he's used with his own teams.

Timecodes:
  • 4:30 – Keeping the Audit Committee Engaged
  • 6:28 – Why Audit’s Influence Matters
  • 10:16 – Traditional vs. Story-Driven Audit Findings
  • 13:48 – Turning Audit Reports Into Compelling Stories
  • 16:55 – Highlighting Cause and Effect Clearly
  • 20:16 – Storytelling to the Audit Committee
  • 26:06 – Delivering a Clear and Confident Message
  • 30:15 – Helping Your Team Master Storytelling
  • 34:50 – Final Thoughts

Field: Auditing | Delivery Method: Self Study | CPE Hours: 0.5

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Your Instructor


Trent Russell
Trent Russell

Trent Russell is the Founder of Greenskies Analytics. Prior to founding Greenskies Analytics, he served multiple industries in EY’s IT Risk Assurance practice. He later joined the Financial Service Office at EY and facilitated the development of data analytics procedures.


At Greenskies, Trent develops audit analytics and AI strategies, makes the analytics and AI initiatives actually work, and moves internal audit teams up the maturity model. Learn more at: https://greenskiesanalytics.com/


In addition to serving his clients, Trent hosts The Audit Podcast and facilitates quarterly audit analytics roundtables.


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