Are We Auditing The Wrong Risks?
From Audit Bites by Robert Berry
February 10, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 76
About this episode
Rob Berry discusses the importance of aligning risk-based auditing with organizational strategy to ensure relevance and impact.
Are you truly auditing what matters most, or are you chasing risks that won’t move the needle for your organization? In Episode 76 of Audit Bites, host Rob Berry tackles the overlooked pitfalls of risk-based internal auditing and reveals why being “risk-based” isn’t enough if you’re not aligned with today’s organizational strategy. This episode dives into: The critical difference between operational risks and strategic relevance Real-world stories of auditing the past while the future is on fire Why risk registers often go rogue—and how to clean them up How to ensure your audit plan aligns with current business goals The importance of performance metrics alongside risk insights Practical steps to move beyond audit methodology and focus on outcomes that matter to leadership This episode is packed with actionable advice for auditors, CAEs, and anyone involved in risk management or internal audit. Ready to make your audits more relevant and impactful? Listen, share with your team, and don’t forget to rate us five stars on your favorite platform. Visit that audit guy for more resources, courses, blogs, and Audit Merch.
People in this episode
Host: Rob Berry
Topics covered
- risk-based auditing
- organizational strategy
- operational risks
- audit plan alignment
- performance metrics
- risk management
Keywords
- auditing
- risks
- internal audit
- performance metrics
- audit methodology
- business goals
- risk registers
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