Auditors Hear, But Do They Really Listen
From Audit Bites by Robert Berry
January 6, 2026 · 55 min · Episode 70
About this episode
Rob Berry discusses the importance of listening skills in auditing and offers practical strategies to improve them.
Are auditors truly good listeners, or do we just wait for our turn to talk? In Episode 70 of Audit Bites, host Rob Berry dives into a tough reality facing the audit profession: many auditors aren’t as skilled at listening as they think. Key topics include: The difference between hearing and active listening in auditing Six major reasons auditors fail at listening Practical strategies to overcome these listening barriers Engaging stories from Rob’s own audit career Tips for asking better questions and building trust with clients Don’t miss actionable advice to level up your audit skills and tune into what's really being said. Rob also introduces his AI platform, Audit Leverage, and his bestselling book “Ask, Get, Perform” for auditors seeking to enhance their performance. If this episode hits home, share it with your audit team, subscribe on YouTube, and check out www.thatauditguy.com for courses and newsletter updates. Interested in AI for auditing? Explore Audit Leverage at auditleverage.net.
People in this episode
Host: Rob Berry
Topics covered
- listening skills
- auditing
- active listening
- client trust
- communication strategies
- audit profession
Keywords
- auditors
- listening
- active listening
- communication
- trust
- audit skills
- AI in auditing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Audit Bites, www.thatauditguy.com, auditleverage.net
Products: Audit Leverage
Books & works: Ask, Get, Perform
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