The Course
This week on The Audit Podcast, we're joined by Richard Chambers, Senior Advisor of Risk and Audit for AuditBoard.
Richard is celebrating his 50th anniversary as an auditor this month, making this the perfect time to reflect on lessons learned over his career. In this conversation, he shares advice for auditors at every stage, the mindset behind his mantra “follow the risk,” his predictions for the future of the profession, and even what he’d tell every auditor in the world if he could grab them by the shoulders and deliver one message.
Timecodes:
7:13 – What’s in Richard’s ChatGPT History
9:07 – Richard’s Lesson in Office Politics
16:10 – How the CAE and Audit Committee Can Align
20:00 – The One Thing Richard Believes Every Auditor Should Do
24:00 – Richard’s Perspective on the Future of the Audit Profession
28:16 – How Auditors Can Build Foresight
35:06 – The First and Last Chapters of Richard’s Career … Literally
36:30 – How Richard’s Books Connect and Influence Each Other
38:34 – Final Thoughts
Field: Auditing | Delivery Method: Self Study | CPE Hours: 0.5
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Your instructor
Trent Russell, the visionary behind Greenskies Analytics, brings a wealth of experience in IT risk management and data analytics from his tenure at EY, where he spearheaded initiatives across diverse industries within the IT Risk Assurance practice and further honed his expertise in the Financial Service Office. His practical wisdom is rooted in not just developing, but effectively operationalizing audit analytics and AI strategies. At Greenskies, Trent is instrumental in the elevation of internal audit teams through a sophisticated maturity model, demonstrating a proven track record of making analytics and AI not just conceivable but actionable.
Driven by an unwavering dedication to the industry, Trent is an active voice in the audit community, hosting The Audit Podcast and pioneering quarterly audit analytics roundtables. His passion for the field is not confined to his professional pursuits but extends into the realm of education, where he infuses his teaching with real-world insights and a commitment to guiding the next generation of risk professionals. Trent's hands-on experience and enthusiasm for continuous learning render him not merely an instructor but a mentor dedicated to the ongoing evolution of the risk, analytics, and audit landscape.