AI in Action: How Internal Audit & Advisory Can Bridge the CFO-Audit Gap

About this episode

The episode discusses how internal audit functions can leverage AI technology to enhance their value to CFOs.

Recorded live in New York at Trullion's Accounting 2030: How AI Will Transform the CFO and Audit Handshake event, Isaac Heller moderates a discussion with Ryan Godbey, Casey Atwater, and Trey Cox about how internal audit functions can leverage AI technology to move beyond traditional sampling methods and deliver greater value to CFOs. The panel explores practical use cases for AI deployment across the audit lifecycle—from risk assessment to field work—while addressing the methodology gaps and talent requirements needed to transform internal audit into a strategic cost-savings and revenue-protection function. (00:00) - Introduction and Panelist Introduction (00:05) - The Future of Audit: Technology and Methodology (01:36) - Panelist Backgrounds and Perspectives (04:59) - Continuous Monitoring and AI in Auditing (09:46) - Challenges and Opportunities in Audit Methodology (14:08) - AI Use Cases in Internal Audit (23:36) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with Speakers https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacheller https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryangodbey https://www.linkedin.com/in/coxtrey https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-atwater-cpa-and-cisa-69131b10 Learn more about Trullion…

People in this episode

Host: Isaac Heller

Guests: Ryan Godbey, Casey Atwater, Trey Cox

Topics covered

• AI in auditing
• internal audit
• CFO-audit collaboration
• audit methodology
• risk assessment
• cost savings

Keywords

• AI
• internal audit
• CFO
• audit lifecycle
• risk assessment
• cost savings
• revenue protection
• audit methodology

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Organizations: Trullion

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