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  • Deepfakes and AI Fraud Risks for Internal Auditors

    Deepfakes and AI Fraud Risks for Internal Auditors
    Jan 13 2026
    The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit Deepfakes are reshaping fraud, trust, and evidence, and challenging what organizations can rely on as "proof." In this episode, Andrew Guasp speaks with Corey Chadderton about how AI-generated media is being used to impersonate leadership and bypass controls, why the barriers to entry have collapsed, and what internal auditors must do to strengthen governance, training, and response as these risks accelerate into 2026. HOST:Andrew Guasp, CIA, CFE Senior manager, Standards & Professional Guidance, The IIA GUEST:Corey Chadderton, IAP Internal Auditor, Barbados Water Authority KEY POINTS: Introduction to Deepfakes and Audit Risk [00:00:02–00:00:40] What Are Deepfakes and Why Auditors Must Pay Attention [00:00:40–00:02:40] How Deepfake Technology Works (Without Becoming a Technical Expert) [00:02:50–00:04:10] Deepfakes as a "Force Multiplier" for Fraud [00:04:20–00:06:22] Real-World Deepfake Fraud and Governance Failures [00:06:24–00:08:36] Reputational Risk, Content Monitoring, and Trust Breakdown [00:08:36–00:09:32] Where Organizations Are Most Vulnerable Today [00:09:51–00:12:59] Applying Cyber Testing Techniques to Deepfake Risk [00:13:10–00:13:55] Red Flags and Indicators of Manipulated Media [00:14:04–00:16:10] The Power of the Pause and Training Against Urgency Attacks [00:16:13–00:18:22] Limits of Deepfake Detection Tools and the Human Factor [00:18:28–00:22:01] Professional Skepticism Beyond the Audit Function [00:22:01–00:23:51] Internal Audit's Advisory Role in Policies and Incident Response [00:24:02–00:27:14] Staying Ahead Through Continuous Risk Assessment [00:27:23–00:30:04] Closing Thoughts [00:30:04–00:30:19] IIA RELATED CONTENT: Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources: GAM 2026 AI Knowledge Centers CEO Message: Combating Deepfakes Global Internal Audit Standards Visit The IIA's website or YouTube channel for related topics and more. Follow All Things Internal Audit: Apple Podcasts Spotify Libsyn Deezer
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    31 min
  • Fraud Psychology in Internal Audit

    Fraud Psychology in Internal Audit
    Jan 6 2026
    The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit In this episode, Eric Wilson talks with Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope about the psychology behind fraud, why ordinary people commit unethical acts, and how trust, pressure, and culture shape fraud risk. They explore accidental versus intentional perpetrators, cognitive blind spots, whistleblowing challenges, and what auditors can do to better detect and prevent fraud. HOST: Eric Wilson, CIA Director of Internal Audit & Chief Audit Executive, Gulfport Energy GUEST: Kelly Richmond Pope, CPA, PhD Forensic Accounting Professor, DePaul University https://www.kellyrichmondpope.com/ KEY POINTS: Introduction to Fraud Psychology [00:00:02–00:00:32] What Sparked an Interest in Fraud and Human Behavior [00:00:32–00:03:33] Why Fraud Is Often Committed by "Ordinary" People [00:03:33–00:04:21] Pressure, Life Events, and the Path to Fraud [00:04:21–00:06:48] Thrill-Seeking, Power, and the Adrenaline Factor [00:06:58–00:08:20] Intentional, Accidental, and Righteous Fraud Explained [00:08:20–00:10:18] Why Accidental Perpetrators Are the Hardest to Detect [00:08:40–00:10:18] Cognitive Blind Spots and the Role of Trust [00:10:19–00:13:46] Lessons from One of the Largest Municipal Fraud Cases [00:12:29–00:13:46] The Difficult Reality of the Internal Auditor's Role [00:13:46–00:15:38] When and Why to Bring in Third-Party Investigators [00:15:52–00:16:16] Cultural Warning Signs That Fraud Risk Is Increasing [00:16:36–00:17:51] Charisma, Likability, and Fraud Risk [00:17:51–00:19:07] Managing Relationships While Maintaining Objectivity [00:18:20–00:20:12] Behavioral Red Flags Auditors Should Not Ignore [00:20:16–00:22:50] Narcissism, Leadership, and Corporate Environments [00:22:50–00:23:38] Why Whistleblowing Is So Difficult [00:23:59–00:25:59] A Critical Mindset Shift for Auditors [00:26:11–00:26:33] Closing Thoughts and Practical Takeaways [00:26:33–00:27:16] IIA RELATED CONTENT: Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources: Global Practice Guide: Internal Auditing and Fraud, 3rd EditionVision 2035 2026 Fraud Unmasked Virtual Conference Global Internal Audit Standards Internal Auditor Magazine: "Playing the Long Game" (Eric Wilson's article) Webinar: Internal Auditing and Human Personality: Compatibility Mapping Visit The IIA's website or YouTube channel for related topics and more. Follow All Things Internal Audit: Apple Podcasts Spotify Libsyn Deezer
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    28 min
  • Internal Auditing in 2026: Skills That Actually Matter

    Internal Auditing in 2026: Skills That Actually Matter
    Dec 29 2025
    The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit In this episode, Mike Levy talks with Dan Fornelius about the skills internal auditors need in 2026 and how to deliver real advice, insight, and foresight that leaders value. They discuss earning a seat at the table, balancing advisory work with independence, aligning audit work to strategy, and how AI and analytics are transforming internal audit. The conversation highlights the shift toward strategic, insight-driven auditing and what auditors must do to stay relevant. HOST:Mike Levy, CIA, CRMA, CISSP CEO, Cherry Hill Advisory GUEST: Dan Fornelius, CIA Director & Integrated Risk Leader, CrossCountry Consulting IIA North Jersey Chapter Board Member KEY POINTS: Introduction and the Evolution of Internal Auditing [00:00:02–00:00:39] Defining Advice, Insight, and Foresight in Internal Audit [00:00:39–00:01:16] Earning a Seat at the Table Through Early Engagement [00:01:16–00:02:00] Aligning Audit Work With Organizational Strategy [00:02:42–00:03:33] Using Business Language to Drive Impact and Value [00:03:37–00:04:20] Balancing Advisory Services and Independence [00:04:32–00:06:40] Independence vs. Objectivity: Reframing the Debate [00:07:02–00:08:35] Providing Real-Time Guidance on Emerging Risks [00:09:12–00:10:27] Why Internal Audit's Holistic View Drives Insight [00:10:31–00:11:24] Defining and Delivering Actionable Insights [00:11:26–00:16:01] Using Data, Analytics, and Early Warning Indicators [00:12:21–00:15:27] Technology and AI as Enablers of Better Storytelling [00:16:12–00:18:33] How AI Frees Auditors to Focus on the "So What" [00:18:45–00:21:06] Skills and Attributes of the Future Auditor [00:21:22–00:23:25] Why Communication and Questioning Matter More Than Ever [00:23:25–00:25:01] Final Reflections on Value-Driven Internal Auditing [00:25:01–00:26:16] IIA RELATED CONTENT: Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources: 2026 Fraud Unmasked Virtual Conference Global Internal Audit StandardsVision 2035Advice and Resources Knowledge Centers Artificial Intelligence All Things Internal Audit: Advisory Work: How to Consult Learning Solutions: The Advisory Engagement Visit The IIA's website or YouTube channel for related topics and more. Follow All Things Internal Audit: Apple Podcasts Spotify Libsyn Deezer
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    27 min
  • Developing an Internal Audit Strategy

    Developing an Internal Audit Strategy
    Dec 23 2025
    The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit In this episode, Pamela Stroebel Powers and James Rose unpack the new Global Practice Guide: Developing an Internal Audit Strategy, created to support Standard 9.2 in the Global Internal Audit Standards. They discuss why strategy is essential for internal audit functions, how it differs from the audit plan, and the importance of foresight, scenario analysis, and continuous development. They also explore the connection between strategy and performance measurement, and how these tools help internal auditors stay aligned with organizational objectives. HOST:Pamela Stroebel Powers, CIA, CGAP, CRMA, CPA Director of Professional Guidance, Public Sector, The IIA GUEST:James Rose, CIA, CRMA, CPA, CISA Managing Director, Sunhawk Consulting Member, International Internal Audit Standards Board (IIASB) KEY POINTS: Introduction to the New Global Practice Guide [00:00:02–00:00:30] Why Internal Audit Needs Its Own Strategy [00:00:51–00:01:33] How Internal Audit Strategy Differs from Organizational Strategy [00:01:55–00:03:39] Continuous Improvement as a Strategic Mindset [00:03:42–00:04:44] Strategy vs. the Internal Audit Plan [00:04:55–00:07:54] Building Capabilities for the Future, Not Just Executing Audits [00:05:35–00:07:33] Foresight and Scenario Analysis in Internal Audit Strategy [00:08:01–00:14:39] Predicting the Future: Preparing Internal Audit for Multiple Scenarios [00:10:19–00:13:54] Linking Strategy to Performance Measurement (Standard 12.2) [00:15:21–00:19:59] Balancing Required vs. Aspirational Performance Measures [00:16:40–00:19:26] Using Strategy and Measurement to Strengthen Governance Assurance [00:19:26–00:20:39] Wrap-Up and Available Companion Tools [00:21:20–00:23:09] IIA RELATED CONTENT: Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources: Global Practice Guide: Developing an Internal Audit StrategyVision 2035 2026 Fraud Unmasked Virtual Conference Global Internal Audit Standards Performance Measurement Tool Internal Auditing Competency Framework Templates Visit The IIA's website or YouTube channel for related topics and more. Follow All Things Internal Audit: Apple Podcasts Spotify Libsyn Deezer
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    24 min
  • Risk in Focus 2026: Three Trends Auditors Can't Ignore

    Risk in Focus 2026: Three Trends Auditors Can't Ignore
    Dec 16 2025

    The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit

    Deborah Poulalion and Brian Tremblay unpack the top three risks from the 2026 Risk in Focus report: geopolitical uncertainty, digital disruption, and cybersecurity. They discuss why these risks are rising, how internal audit can approach "hard-to-audit" areas, and how to use Risk in Focus to drive stronger conversations with leadership.

    For a global perspective, read insights from audit leaders in the article 'Risk Around the World.'
    HOST: Deborah Poulalion
    Senior Manager, Research & Insights, The IIA GUEST: Brian Tremblay, CIA, CISA Vice President of Internal Audit, V2X
    Member, Internal Audit Foundation, Committee of Research and Education Advisors

    KEY POINTS:

    • Introduction [00:00–00:00:32]
    • The Foundation's Research [00:00:32–00:01:32]
    • Using the North American Report & Board Briefing [00:01:32–00:02:29]
    • Geopolitical and Macroeconomic Uncertainty [00:02:29–00:07:01]
    • Digital Disruption and AI Risk [00:07:01–00:12:13]
    • Cybersecurity: Still the Top Risk [00:12:13–00:18:03]
    • Final Takeaways: Going Deeper on Complex Risks [00:18:03–00:19:41]
    • Closing Thoughts and Where to Access Risk in Focus [00:19:41–00:20:12]

    IIA RELATED CONTENT:
    Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:

    • Risk in Focus 2026
    • 'Risk Around the World' — Internal Auditor Magazine (December Issue)
    • 2026 Fraud Unmasked Virtual Conference
    • All Things Internal Audit: Navigating Sustainability Regulations
    • Global Perspectives & Insights: Sustainability
    • Tool: Assessing Sustainability Readiness

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    21 min
  • Auditing Extreme Weather Risk

    Auditing Extreme Weather Risk
    Dec 9 2025
    The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit Extreme weather is no longer a background variable; it's a governance and resilience issue. In this special episode, Christine Janesko shares extended insights from her interviews for Internal Auditor magazine's "Storm Signals" article. Hear expert perspectives on expanding risk lenses, adapting to climate-driven changes, and how internal audit can strengthen preparedness, communication, and continuity in a world of increasingly unpredictable weather. HOSTS: Catie Brown Associate Manager & Producer, Content Development, The IIA Christine Janesko Senior Editor, Internal Auditor Magazine, The IIA GUEST: Rachael Gauthier Meteorologist, Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety Hans-Martin Füssel Climate Change Adaptation Expert, European Environment Agency Paul Morris Retired Public Sector Internal Auditor and U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Officer Bob Ward Policy and Communications Director, Grantham Research Institute, London School of Economics KEY POINTS: Introduction [00:00–00:00:36]Why Weather Risk Matters for Internal Audit [00:00:36–00:01:01]Severe Storms: The Hidden Driver of Insured Losses [00:01:01–00:02:37]Emerging Hail and Wind Zones Across the U.S. [00:02:37–00:02:59]Extreme Weather as a Governance Issue [00:02:59–00:03:07]Copenhagen as a "Sponge City" Case Study [00:03:07–00:05:35]Communication Failures During Disasters [00:05:35–00:08:31]Correlated Weather Risks and Global Supply Chain Strain [00:08:31–00:10:52]Weather Risk Is Now a Core Resilience Priority [00:10:52–00:11:11] IIA RELATED CONTENT: Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources: Storm Signals — Internal Auditor Magazine (December Issue) Knowledge Centers: Environmental, Social, and Governance All Things Internal Audit: Navigating Sustainability Regulations Global Perspectives & Insights: Sustainability Tool: Assessing Sustainability Readiness Visit The IIA's website or YouTube channel for related topics and more. Follow All Things Internal Audit: Apple Podcasts Spotify Libsyn Deezer
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    12 min
  • Fraud Podcast: Beer Below Deck

    Fraud Podcast: Beer Below Deck
    Dec 2 2025

    All Things Internal Audit: Fraud Podcast
    "Beer Below Deck"

    Listen to The IIA's Fraud Podcast, brought to you by All Things Internal Audit. The Fraud Podcast provides fictionalized accounts of real-world frauds featured in Internal Auditor magazine's Fraud department.

    In this episode, a harmless naval tradition and a single questionable requisition spiral into a costly cover-up. What starts as an attempt to boost morale becomes a lesson in how pressure, rationalization, and weak controls can turn minor misjudgments into major fraud.

    Access the full article here.
    Read the December issue here.

    Interested in more fraud-related topics? Earn CPEs by registering for The IIA's Fraud Analytics for Internal Auditors Certificate, available online and in-person.

    Chapters:

    • Introduction to the Case (00:00:00)
    • Part 1: The Tradition That Looked Harmless (00:00:24)
    • Part 2: The Cover-Up (00:01:57)
    • Part 3: Reading the Fraud Triangle (00:03:47)
    • Part 4: The Costs (00:05:00)

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    6 min
  • The Profession at a Crossroads: Reinvent or Risk Irrelevance

    The Profession at a Crossroads: Reinvent or Risk Irrelevance
    Nov 25 2025

    The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit

    In this episode, Brad Monterio and Tom McLeod take an unfiltered look at The IIA's future. From transforming learning through AI and simulation to reimagining the Standards and global influence, they discuss what it takes to build a next-generation IIA; one defined by intelligent, integrated assurance, agility, and audacious thinking.

    HOST:

    Brad Monterio,
    Executive Vice President of Learning, Licensing, and Sales, The IIA

    GUEST:

    Tom McLeod,
    Former Chief Audit Executive and Chief Risk Officer; Global Assurance and AI Advisor

    KEY POINTS:

    • Introduction [00:00–00:00:38]
    • A Pivotal Moment for the Profession [00:00:38–00:03:55]
    • AI's Opportunity and Threat to Internal Audit [00:03:55–00:06:51]
    • Real-Time Assurance and the Death of Sampling [00:08:23–00:10:22]
    • Risk, Trust, and Assurance in a New Era [00:10:22–00:12:02]
    • The Rise of the Algorithm Auditor [00:19:13–00:21:07]
    • Rethinking Pathways Into the Profession [00:21:07–00:23:06]
    • Future of Certifications and Standards [00:23:06–00:26:06]
    • Education Through Simulation [00:26:06–00:30:07]
    • The Three E's: Efficiency, Effectiveness, Education [00:29:54–00:30:35]
    • A Global, Cross-Disciplinary Moment [00:30:35–00:39:57]
    • Assurance in the Loop [00:41:01–00:43:08]
    • Internal Audit as Ethical Conscience and Risk Educator [00:43:20–00:44:44]
    • Provocation With Purpose [00:48:01–00:49:06]
    • Four Challenges for The IIA [00:49:13–00:53:00]
    • Reimagining The IIA: Intelligent or Integrated Assurance [00:53:11–00:55:15]
    • The Need for Speed, Agility, and Unease [00:56:07–00:59:20]
    • A Call to Personal Curiosity and Courage [01:00:03–01:01:17]
    • Final Reflections: Planting Trees for the Next 100 Years [01:01:17–01:01:53]
    • Closing [01:10:56–01:11:21]

    IIA RELATED CONTENT:
    Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:

    • 2025 RISE Virtual Conference
    • 2026 International Conference – Singapore
    • Internal Auditing Competency Framework™
    • Knowledge Centers: Artificial Intelligence

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