13 Reasons Auditors Are the Last to Innovate
From Audit Bites by Robert Berry
January 27, 2026 · 1h 2m · Episode 74
About this episode
This episode explores why auditors are slow to innovate and offers solutions to overcome psychological and organizational barriers.
Why are auditors often the last to embrace innovation? In Episode 74 of Audit Bites, host Rob Berry explores the psychological and organizational roadblocks that keep auditors stuck in old ways, from risk aversion and status quo bias, to fear of being wrong and a perfectionist culture. Drawing on real-world experiences and research like prospect theory, status quo bias, and more, this episode uncovers both the challenges and actionable solutions for audit professionals. Listeners will also get a sneak peek at Audit Leverage, the new AI platform built for auditors, and practical tips to move past these barriers, whether you’re a staff auditor, audit director, or CAE. If you’re ready to help your audit team innovate, this is a must-listen. Love Audit Bites? Share this episode with your network, subscribe on YouTube, and visit www.thatauditguy.com for more resources, training, and audit tools. Want a demo of Audit Leverage or to book Rob Berry for training? Connect via LinkedIn or www.thatauditguy.com and take your audit department to the next level.
People in this episode
Host: Rob Berry
Topics covered
- innovation in auditing
- psychological barriers
- organizational roadblocks
- risk aversion
- audit professionals
- AI in auditing
Keywords
- auditors
- innovation
- psychological barriers
- status quo bias
- AI platform
- Audit Leverage
- risk aversion
- perfectionism
- audit tools
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Audit Leverage, www.thatauditguy.com, LinkedIn
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