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This is an audio version of a blog article. The original article was published here: https://riskinsights.com.au/blog/data-confident-internal-auditor-software In this episode, we discuss software for using data in audit. Links:  Risk Insights Blog KNIME Power BI For more advice on analyzing data for audits, you can find The Data-Confident Internal Auditor on Amazon, with bonus resources available at data-confident.com. The book aims to demystify the use of data in internal audits through practical, step-by-step guidance.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio version of a blog article. The original article was published here: https://riskinsights.com.au/blog/small-data-5-ways-to-extract-value/  In this episode, we discuss the use of small datasets for audits, and 5 ways that auditors can extract value from smaller sets of data. Links:  Risk Insights Blog  The UK Government used open data to save £4m in 15 minutes For more advice on analyzing data for audits, you can find The Data-Confident Internal Auditor on Amazon, with bonus resources available at data-confident.com. The book aims to demystify the use of data in internal audits through practical, step-by-step guidance.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio version of a blog article.The original article was published here:https://www.riskinsights.com.au/blog/4-audit-data-approachesIn this episode, we discuss four broad approaches to using data as part of audits.  These apply to both internal audit projects and performance audits.Links:  Risk Insights Blog Counter-Trafficking Data Collaborative (CTDC) Note: The original article contains an image and a visual.This audio version of the article includes a short explanation of each, but it would be easiest to see them in original form in the written version of the blog (link above). For more advice on analyzing data for audits, you can find The Data-Confident Internal Auditor on Amazon, with bonus resources available at data-confident.com. The book aims to demystify the use of data in internal audits through practical, step-by-step guidance.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio version of a blog article. The original article was published here: https://www.riskinsights.com.au/blog-1/efficiency-audits In this episode, we discuss why auditors should include efficiency audits and how to tackle the common objections to conducting efficiency audits. Note: The original article contains an Auditviz (a data visualization).  This audio version of the article includes a short explanation of the graph, but it would be easiest to see the graph in its original form in the written version of the blog (link above). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio version of a blog article.The original article was published here:https://www.riskinsights.com.au/blog-1/data-for-efficiency-in-auditIn this episode, we discuss how auditors could use data to achieve four separate sets of efficiency outcomes.  For the audit team and for their organizations and stakeholders.Note: This article contains an Auditviz (a data visualization). For this audio version of the article, we will provide a short explanation of the graph, but it would be easiest to see the graph in its original form in the written version of the blog (link above). Other links mentioned in the article: share intel and data among the team going beyond the initial remedial action For more advice on analyzing data for audits, you can find The Data-Confident Internal Auditor on Amazon, with bonus resources available at data-confident.com. The book aims to demystify the use of data in internal audits through practical, step-by-step guidance.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio version of a blog article. The original article was published here: https://www.riskinsights.com.au/blog-1/crisis-as-an-opportunity-to-reset-strategic-assurance-priorities In this episode, we discuss how crises present new challenges and opportunities for assurance leaders. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio version of a blog article.The original article was published here:https://www.riskinsights.com.au/blog-1/audit-data-governance-5In this episode, we discuss principle 3: Maximizing benefits - data and analytics within Internal Audit.Links in the article: 1.   Why you need to govern the use of data, within the I.A. team, in a different way. 2.   Why we must share data, that is collected or used for audits, with the whole audit team. 3.   Principle 1: Security and open access. 4.   Principle 2: Quality. 5.   5 core assurance analytics challenges 6.   "false positives" approach in this article. For more advice on analyzing data for audits, you can find The Data-Confident Internal Auditor on Amazon, with bonus resources available at data-confident.com. The book aims to demystify the use of data in internal audits through practical, step-by-step guidance.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio version of a blog article.The original article was published here:https://www.riskinsights.com.au/blog-1/audit-data-governance-4In this episode, we discuss principle #2 – Quality - for data and analytics governance within the Internal Audit function.Links in the article: 1.    Why the use of data within the IA team (e.g., for audits) should be specifically, and differently, governed.  2.    A point of view about keeping access to data - that is collected or used by the audit team - open to the whole audit team, where appropriate. 3.    The 3 key principles and principle 1 in detail. For more advice on analyzing data for audits, you can find The Data-Confident Internal Auditor on Amazon, with bonus resources available at data-confident.com. The book aims to demystify the use of data in internal audits through practical, step-by-step guidance.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 key principles for Data and analytics Governance within Internal Audit (DGIA).A core set of guidelines that we, as internal audit professionals, can check ourselves against in planning for and using data and analytics.This is an audio version of this blog article - the 3rd in the DGIA (Data and analytics Governance within Internal Audit) series. LINKS This article (the original written version) The first article in the DGIA series The second article in the DGIA series The Core Principles for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, as articulated by the Institute of Internal Auditors. Accessed here, at the time of publication of this article For more advice on analyzing data for audits, you can find The Data-Confident Internal Auditor on Amazon, with bonus resources available at data-confident.com. The book aims to demystify the use of data in internal audits through practical, step-by-step guidance.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio version of a blog article. The original article was published here: https://www.riskinsights.com.au/blog-1/augment-team-vs-automate-process In this episode, we explore what internal auditors need to consider when automating for audit purposes and when involved in audit activities related to the business adoption of automation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio version of a blog article.The original article was published here:https://www.riskinsights.com.au/blog-1/performance-audits-creating-sustaining-public-value In this episode, we explore the role that performance auditors and internal auditors play in sustaining public value.This article is for:                              Performance Auditors, to help explore their critical role in sustaining Public Value. Internal Auditors, in conducting performance audits (i.e., assessing economy and efficiency within their organisations). Links and resources mentioned in the article: Creating Public Value: Strategic Management in Government, Mark Moore, 1995, Harvard University Press Use of community voting on projects - Victoria’s Pick my Project Public involvement in program design - Auckland’s Co-design lab Ongoing refinement of proposed new public services - the UK’s Policy Lab This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio version of a blog article. The original article was published here:https://www.riskinsights.com.au/blog-1/big-bang-data-warehouse-projects In this episode, we explore what internal auditors need to consider regarding big bang data warehouse projects. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio version of a blog article. The original article was published here: https://www.riskinsights.com.au/blog-1/audit-data-governance-2 In this episode, we discuss control over access to data within the audit team – that is, should you open data access up to the whole audit team or restrict access based on need. This is the 2nd article in the DGIA (Data and analytics Governance within Internal Audit) series. Link in the article: “More access to data to reduce risk and enhance business decisions” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio version of a blog article. The original article was published here:https://www.riskinsights.com.au/blog-1/investigators-and-corruption-agencies-can-cost-effectively-generate-deep-insights-from-data In this episode, we explore how corruption agencies and Investigators can cost-effectively use data to generate deep insights. Links mentioned in the article: Nov 2018 National Investigations Symposium (NIS) in Sydney. machine learning can help reduce false positives. 4 years of financial data from here. Crime and Corruption Commission (Queensland, Australia) corruption allegations dashboard. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio version of a blog article.The original article was published here:https://www.riskinsights.com.au/blog-1/integrity-and-oversight-agencies-dna In this episode, we outline five common organisational factors that lead to successful performance of integrity and oversight agencies. Mentioned in this article: Integrity agencies: This includes, among others, anti-corruption agencies, auditors-general, ombudsmen, integrity and public sector standards commissions. Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference (on twitter) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio version of a blog article. The original article was published here: https://www.riskinsights.com.au/blog-1/the-fraud-merry-go-round In this episode, we briefly outline key organisational characteristics in determining overall fraud risk profiles. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio version of a blog article.   The original article was published here: https://www.riskinsights.com.au/blog-1/agile-internal-audit-part2   In this episode, we explore how internal audit can operate in tandem with other business units. That is, adopting similar project delivery approaches to deliver audits that are focused on outcomes for the customer, increasing value.  This is part two of a two-part episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio version of a blog article.   The original article was published here: https://www.riskinsights.com.au/blog-1/agile-internal-audit-part1   In this episode, we explore how internal audit can operate in tandem with other business units. That is, adopting similar project delivery approaches to deliver audits that are focused on outcomes for the customer, increasing value.   This is part one of a two-part episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio version of a blog article. The original article was published here: https://www.riskinsights.com.au/blog-1/ccm-internal-audit-3lod In this episode, we consider whether audit functions should be responsible for continuous controls monitoring. Links mentioned in the article: IIA position paper on 3LOD Deloitte article on fighting fraud This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio version of a blog article. The original article was published here:https://www.riskinsights.com.au/blog-1/audit-analytics-beyond-basic-rules  In this episode, we briefly discuss how assurance analytics goes beyond basic rules. For more advice on analyzing data for audits, you can find The Data-Confident Internal Auditor on Amazon, with bonus resources available at data-confident.com. The book aims to demystify the use of data in internal audits through practical, step-by-step guidance.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riskinsightsblogcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.