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.

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