In this episode we discuss why discovery exercises are becoming very useful for audits. They help de-risk the conduct of audits, and the three main scenarios we use them for:  <ol><li>Audit topic validation and overall audit planning</li><li>Scoping, depth and deliverable</li><li>Planning individual audits</li></ol> This is explored in more depth in our book, here: <a href='https://riskinsights.com.au/the-data-confident-internal-auditor'>https://riskinsights.com.au/the-data-confident-internal-auditor</a> About this podcast The podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or want to use) data. Hosted by <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/conorfmcgarrity'>Conor McGarrity</a> and <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusufmoolla/'>Yusuf Moolla</a>. Produced by <a href='https://www.riskinsights.com.au/'>Risk Insights</a> (riskinsights.com.au).

Auditing with data: for Performance Auditors and Internal Auditors that use (or want to use) data

24. Discovery exercises can help de-risk internal audits and performance audits

The podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or want to use) data. Produced by Risk Insights. 