Episode introduction:

This week’s episode, we’re joined by Ben Phillips, Chief Audit Executive at PetSmart.

In this episode, Ben shares his unique insights into the value that internal audit resources can bring to an organization, particularly in driving effective change. He also discusses his involvement with the CFO Leadership Council, highlighting the top concerns and priorities of CFOs today.

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Resources:

Phoenix CFOLC Chapter Website: Phoenix – CFO Leadership Council

CFOLF Membership info: Membership – CFO Leadership Council

Timecodes:

5:33 – ChatGPT

7:00 – Creating Change with Internal Audit

11:00 – Staying Up-To-Date with the Business of Audit

15:20 – AI and Inflation

20:09 – How to be a Better Auditor

21:51 – Final Thoughts

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