Ep 298: Internal Audit, Relationships, AI, and the Future of Higher Ed w/ Justin Noble (ACUA Conference)

What does internal audit look like when an organization is under constant pressure? In this live episode of The Audit Podcast, Trent Russell sits down with Justin Noble, CEO at Virginia Tech, during the ACUA conference for the podcast's first live interview in front of an audience. Justin shares how his team is using AI and analytics to rethink internal control work, including building dashboards and finding new ways to use decades of audit reports. He also talks about why internal auditors need to build strong relationships without compromising independence, and what his audit committee means when it asks, "Are you going to help us or are you going to grade homework?" The conversation also covers the new topical requirements, peer reviews, talent management, athletics in higher education, and how internal audit can stay useful when organizations are facing difficult and rapidly changing circumstances. Plus, Justin shares what he would do with an unlimited audit budget: invest heavily in great managers and seniors, then give them the tools they need to do their best work. Be sure to connect with Trent Russell on LinkedIn and check out Green Skies Analytics for more resources on audit analytics and AI. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and check out the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by Green Skies Analytics, the services firm that helps internal audit teams make analytics actually work. Whether your audit team needs help with an analytics or AI strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit analytics, visit Green Skies Analytics to learn more and schedule a call.