AUDIT 15 FUN

Terry Rich, former Iowa Lottery CEO turned marketing entrepreneur and speaker on governance, recounts how a suspicious claim triggered a multi-state probe. He shares the hot dog clue, surveillance sleuthing, and the hunt that exposed a rigged Hot Lotto. Conversations cover transparency boosting trust, the role of audits, and practical tactics that helped catch the insider.

Most leaders hit a moment where they feel stuck.Dr. Benjamin Ritter works with CEOs and senior executives at those exact crossroads.In this episode, he shares what he’s learned about leadership growth, overcoming impostor syndrome, and why the best leaders focus on coaching, delegation, and honest feedback.

Busy does not equal better.In this episode, I sit down with Eduardo Briceno, author of The Performance Paradox, to explore why constant execution can actually hurt performance.We break down the performance zone vs. learning zone and what leaders can do to help teams stop grinding, and start improving.A must-listen for auditors and leaders who want smarter results, not just more work.Eduardo's TED Talk: Eduardo Briceño: How to get better at the things you care about | TED

Your first 100 days in Internal Audit can define your entire career.In this episode, internal audit storyteller Benjamin Moulder explains why early perception is everything, how “GPA starts at zero,” and what new auditors must do to build credibility and trust.Work ethic, communication, networking, and certifications, we covered it all.

Managing the hell out of your audit.Bill Englehaupt joins the podcast to break down why audits run long, how rework kills morale, and the practical fixes that actually improve audit execution.auditology.info

From Enron to Agile.Burke Willis quit Enron at the right time, and that experience helped shape a career grounded in integrity and change. He is now helping reshape how internal audit projects are done.We talk about why perfect audit plans don’t exist, how two-week cycles accelerate insight, why auditors should tell business stories (not just report numbers), and the power of defining “done” and getting there sooner.

In this discussion, finance expert Brian Kuenzi delves into the seismic shifts in capital markets due to the rise of passive ownership. He highlights how the dominance of the 'Big Three'—Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street—impacts internal audits, often leading to apathy in compliance priorities. Brian explains how passive investing creates inelastic markets that detach prices from fundamentals. He also explores the reduction in risk functions' influence as companies prioritize stock performance over governance.

In this episode, I sat down with DJ Rossini, Managing Director at Grant Thornton and former FBI Chief Counsel and Compliance Officer.DJ brings a wealth of experience across healthcare fraud, counter-terrorism, money laundering, internal investigations, and corporate compliance.We go over what really works in fraud detection and prevention, including:How a “see something, say something” culture is the essential first stepWhy zero hotline reports is actually a red flagThe most effective controls companies can implement as soon as tomorrow

What, so what, now what? That’s the heart of data science.In this episode, I'm joined by Sai Popuri, a data science expert who explains the three pillars of analytics:Descriptive – What happened?Predictive – So what’s likely to happen next?Prescriptive – Now what should we do about it?We also talk about how internal auditors can play a powerful role in turning data into better business decisions.

In this episode, I welcome Tracie Marquardt, host of the Inspiring Women in Audit podcast.Tracie shares the story behind her mission to amplify women’s voices in internal audit and how she grew a global community from scratch.One movement. One mission.