Ep. 187 - AI Agents are Hype - Austin Starks

You are an absolute moron for believing in the hype of “AI Agents”. That's what Austin Starks had to say. He wrote an article on the topic. What made him write the article and why? What would change his mind on the topic? Listen to find out.

Imagine being tasked with building an audit department—and later having the CEO personally request you to do it again at his new company. That’s exactly what happened to Kristian Bollerup. Hear his story and discover the three key ingredients for a winning formula in stakeholder management.

Standard 9.5 Coordination and Reliance reinforce the need for internal audit to better coordinate with other assurance providers. How to best do it? Listen to James Paterson to find out.

AI agents are taking over. But how can organizations provide assurance over the unique risks they bring? Listen to a thought-provoking discussion on the topic with Alex Ruehle.

Policies and procedures need to follow the KIS approach. Keep It Simple. What else should you do? Listen to Greg Caporelli to find out.

Resilience in internal audit - what it means, why it’s crucial, and how to develop it? Listen Colin Howden as he shares personal stories and actionable advice for navigating tough challenges.

Cómo auditar el cumplimiento? Descúbrelo con Angelica Escudero y Hervé Gloaguem.

What can your IA department do to use AI agents? Listen to Dominik Foerschler to find out. His YouTube channel: ARC Institute DE Überblick Serious Business Games His website: Home | ARC-Institute | Serious Business Games Video recording: AI Agents in IA - by Jon Taber - Jon’s Substack

The talent pipeline in Internal Audit needs a boost—but what can we do about it? Listen to my latest podcast episode with Lindsey Patterson for actionable strategies: ✅ Connect with Lindsey✅ Partner with your local universities✅ Leverage resources from the IIA Let's move beyond discussing the challenge—let’s be the solution. Help shape the future of Internal Audit. #InternalAudit #TalentPipeline #IIA #Leadership #CareerDevelopment

Is the 3rd Line of Defense just an illusion? Don’t fall into the trap of merely running a process—focus on driving the business forward. Gain valuable insights on this topic from Iulia Deaconu.