Tactical steps to begin your internal audit transformation: A real case study

05/13/20 • 10 min

Transforming Risk into Confidence: A PwC podcast series

In this episode, Lauren Massey and Dhiraj Malhotra join Mike Maali to share a real example of how one company got started with internal audit transformation and the tactical next steps you can take to bring this model to life.

We discuss the following questions:

0:46 - What activities can help you pull together all of your needs to begin your internal audit transformation?
3:25 - What stakeholders are normally involved in this type of activity?
6:07 - What are typical outputs that come out of this type of activity?

https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/risk-assurance/podcasts/internal-audit-transformation-steps-case-study.html

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Building trust while navigating the risks and challenges of migrating to the cloud

In this episode, Gena Wilson joins Kevin O'Connell to discuss how to navigate the risks and challenges associated with migrating to the cloud while continuing to drive trust and transparency to stakeholders.

We discuss the following questions:

0:44 - Should companies be doing more to confirm the cloud environment they are using is sufficiently secured?
1:34 - What other risks are associated with cloud computing and how can companies manage them?
2:49 - How to maintain control and oversight within the cloud environment?
5:06 - What are we seeing from a regulatory and compliance requirement perspective?
6:33 - How are companies handling requests from their clients around cloud computing?
7:19 - What are companies with SOC reports considering moving to the cloud thinking about?
8:43 - What are some key takeaways when thinking about migrating to the cloud?
https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/risk-assurance/podcasts/cloud-risks.html

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It's time to rethink your SOX program

In this episode, Michelle Hubble and Jaime Phillips join Mike Maali to discuss how to rethink your SOX compliance program.

We discuss the following questions:

0:37 - Why is now a good time to rethink your SOX program?
1:13 - As controllers are taking greater ownership of full programs within an organization how does that align with the organization’s objectives?
2:38 - How do transformations throughout the organization impact controls and SOX?
3:52 - What does a SOX transformation look like?
5:06 - What are the expected benefits of a SOX transformation?
7:10 - What are key things organizations should do when planning to rethink their SOX program?
https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/risk-assurance/podcasts/rethinking-sox-compliance-program.html