This week, Andrew Struthers-Kennedy takes over hosting duties for The Audit Podcast… and interviews me!

We cover audit, risk, AI, and technology, with a conversation that ties closely to themes from The Audit Analytics and AI Conference, where innovation and practical adoption are front and center.

We get into where AI is showing up in the audit process, what teams can realistically start implementing today, and where vendors vs. in-house solutions make the most sense. I also reflect on six years of podcast conversations with audit leaders and share one of the biggest lessons I've learned.

Be sure to connect with Andrew on LinkedIn.

5:23 - Predictions for audit 2026

8:05 - AI or bust

11:16 - Most memorable pieces of advice from the audit podcast

15:15 - Trent answers Rapid fire questions

15:20 - How AI should be utilized in audit teams

17:15 - The audit analytics and AI Spring conference

21:10 - Wrap Up

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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.

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This week, Sandro Boeri, former President of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors and a globally recognized voice in the profession, joins the show.

He brings a perspective shaped by decades in the profession—combining practical experience with a strong focus on leadership, culture, and how internal audit needs to evolve to stay relevant. Rather than focusing only on tools, he emphasizes mindset, discipline, and the role auditors play in influencing better decisions.

The conversation centers on how the role of internal audit is shifting. From using AI as a thinking partner in everyday scenarios to the growing pressure to clearly articulate value, he shares what's changing—and what auditors need to do about it. He also breaks down the idea of moving beyond hindsight-based assurance toward becoming a trusted advisor present in key decisions.

Be sure to connect with Sandro on LinkedIn.

6:00 - Dealing with difficult emails using LLM

8:55 – The Adoption Journey of AI

11:43 – What Are You Teaching Right Now

13:00 – Is Internal Audit Becoming Irrelevant

15:42 - Why Audit Needs to Sell Its Value

16:30 - Why Audit Needs to Sell Its Value

20:17 - How Do You Audit Culture

25:43 - Selling Findings

27:46 - What Happens When AI Does the Audit Work

34:05 - Why Influence is the One Skill That Will Matter Most

40:15 – Final thoughts

Be sure to connect with Mark on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our 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.

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.

This week, internal audit leaders Andrew Struthers-Kennedy and Arpit Shah join the show.

They bring a perspective grounded in real-world innovation—leading a team that's been recognized with the Audit Innovator Award two years in a row. They share how their approach goes beyond tools and technology, focusing instead on mindset, leadership, and creating an environment where ideas can take shape.

The conversation centers on how innovation really happens inside audit teams. From using AI as a day-to-day thinking partner to building and deploying solutions quickly, they break down what's working in practice. They also walk through the Innovator Award—how it started, what it recognizes, and why showcasing real examples of progress in the profession matters.

This is a quick, practical episode packed with insights on experimentation, leadership, and how teams of any size can start making progress—without waiting for the perfect solution.

Be sure to connect with Andrew and Arpit on LinkedIn.

5:17 - AI Problem Solving

12:27 – Using AI for Real Life Logistics

22:30 – Prioritizing Tax Data Accuracy in the Audit Plan

30:05 – How Their Audit Team Is Structured for Innovation

32:11 – Final thoughts

Be sure to connect with Mark on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our 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.

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.