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Mastering Soft Skills in Internal Auditing

Mastering Soft Skills in Internal Auditing

Update: 2025-01-08
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Soft Skills


The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit

In this episode, Mike Jacka joins Mike Levy to discuss the importance of soft skills in internal auditing. They explore how emotional intelligence, communication, and relationship-building are crucial for auditors to drive change and add value to their organizations.

Host:

Mike Levy, CEO of Cherry Hill Advisory 

Guest:

Mike Jacka, chief creative pilot at Flying Pig Audit, Consulting and Training Solutions

Key Points: 

  • Introduction and Episode Overview [00:00:02 ]
  • The Importance of Soft Skills [00:00:26 ]
  • Evolution of Auditing and Soft Skills [00:01:43 ]
  • Recruiting for Success [00:02:51 ]
  • Driving Change Through Influence [00:04:48 ]
  • Training and Development [00:06:12 ]
  • Emerging Risks and Asking the Right Questions [00:08:18 ]
  • Advisory vs. Assurance Roles [00:09:06 ]
  • Adapting to Technology [00:10:16 ]
  • Diverse Hiring Practices [00:13:32 ]
  • Risks of Overreliance on Technology [00:16:33 ]
  • Future-proofing Internal Audit [00:20:11 ]
  • Key Takeaways for CAEs [00:24:27 ]
  • Closing Remarks [00:27:31 ]

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Mastering Soft Skills in Internal Auditing

Mastering Soft Skills in Internal Auditing

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