Find more resources at Finance Leader Academy

Audit Episodes

Aug. 18, 2025

Forensic Accounting: The World of Financial Detectives

Send us a text Episode 144: Dive into the fascinating world of financial detective work as we explore the specialized field of forensic accounting. Ever wondered who tracks down financial criminals or how complex fraud schemes are uncovered? This episode pulls back the curtain on a career path that…

Listen to the Episode
Aug. 11, 2025

Developing an Effective Audit Strategy to Support Business Objectives

Send us a text Episode 143: Financial integrity isn't optional—it's essential. That's why developing a structured, effective audit plan stands as one of the most critical responsibilities for finance leaders today. This episode unveils a nine-step framework for creating audit plans that deliver gen…

Listen to the Episode
Aug. 4, 2025

Protecting Financial Health Through Strategic Risk Analysis

Send us a text Find the downloadable skills guides here: Finance Leader Academy Episode 142: Financial risk assessment stands as the cornerstone of effective auditing—the crucial process that separates calculated risk-taking from reckless decision-making. This deep dive into organizational risk man…

Listen to the Episode
July 29, 2025

The Audit Team Manager: How Audit Leadership Drives Organizational Su…

Send us a text Episode 141: Curious about what makes audit teams tick? Dive into the crucial yet often misunderstood world of audit team management where leadership goes far beyond checking boxes and finding faults. Audit managers stand as guardians of financial integrity, straddling the strategic …

Listen to the Episode
July 22, 2025

The Audit Blueprint: CFO's Guide to Financial Integrity

Send us a text Episode 140: Financial integrity isn't just about compliance—it's the cornerstone of organizational trust and success. In this thought-provoking exploration of the audit function, we dive deep into how forward-thinking CFOs are transforming what's often viewed as a necessary evil int…

Listen to the Episode
July 14, 2025

Audit & Risk: Season 20 Preview

Send us a text Bonus episode #93: Leadership isn't about mastering spreadsheets—it's about transforming information into strategic action. In this preview of Season 20 of the Finance Leader Podcast, Stephen McLean unveils an exciting five-episode journey exploring audit, risk, and independence thro…

Listen to the Episode