Best Audit Committees Podcasts (2025)

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Audit Committees & Internal Audit: Navigating the Age of AI 19:54

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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit Carey Blakeman sits down with Marko Horvat to discuss how audit committees should rethink internal audit's role amid disruption, data proliferation, and rapid technology shifts. From hidden risks and shadow AI to authority versus accountability, they unpack how boards can naviga…

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November 11, 2025—Indigenous Veterans Day commemorations held across Canada 11:55

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A special Remembrance Day edition of the Brief centres on commemorations of Indigenous Veterans Day (observed every November 8th) in different parts of Canada.By APTN

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Sue Siegel: Innovation, Life Sciences, and Governance in a Changing World 58:25

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(0:00) Intro (1:55) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:42) Start of interview (3:56) Sue's origin story (5:42) The Rise of Biotech and her Career Journey (BioRad, Dupont, Amersham and Affymetrix) (12:04) Transition to Venture Capital (Mohr Davidow Ventures, GE Ventures) (14:55) Evolution of Corporate Venture Ca…

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November 10, 2025—Bill meant to end sex-based discrimination in Indian Act debated at Senate committee 9:00

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Our lead story: as some senators push to add the second-generation Status cut off to Bill S-2's removal of sex-based discrimination from the Indian Act, the Indigenous Services minister wants the bill to go forward as is.By APTN

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November 7, 2025—RCMP officers cleared in 2024 shooting death of Wetaskiwin teen Hoss Lightning Saddleback 7:17

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Our lead story: the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) clears two RCMP officers in the August 2024 shooting death of 15-year-old Hoss Lightning Saddleback in Wetaskiwin, AB.By APTN

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November 6, 2025—New Carney budget gets mixed reviews from Indigenous organizations 8:35

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Our lead story: heavy on infrastructure investments, this week's new federal budget gets mixed reviews from Indigenous organizations.By APTN

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Human Capital Risk: What Every Auditor Should Know 26:35

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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit In this episode, Mike Jacka and Yvette Adams talk about one of the most important, and often overlooked, risk areas — human capital management. From talent shortages and upskilling to culture, fraud, and AI, they unpack how people strategy connects directly to organizational suc…

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November 5, 2025—Carney budget offers little new spending on Indigenous-specific priorities 9:36

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Our lead story: the Carney government's new federal budget makes big investments in defence, housing and infrastructure, but offers little in the way of new spending on Indigenous-specific priorities.By APTN

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November 4, 2025—'The fight of our life': Mikisew Cree urge feds to reject release of toxic tar sands tailings 7:34

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Our lead story: Mikisew Cree First Nation in northern Alberta calls on the Carney government to reject the proposed release of toxic tar sands tailings into the environment.By APTN

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Karen Page: Venture Boards, Founder Governance, and the Path from Startup to Scale 57:48

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(0:00) Intro (1:25) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:12) Start of interview (3:01) Karen's origin story (3:44) Early Career and Transition to Technology (5:40) The Dot-Com Era and her time at Brobeck and later at Orrick. (8:50) Her transition to Prosper Marketplace (Chris Larsen's company) (9:40) Her time at …

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November 3, 2025—Canadian Armed Forces apologize to personnel suffering racism and harassment 6:37

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Our lead story: at a semi-public ceremony, the Canadian Armed Forces issues an apology to members of minority groups who suffered racism and harassment while serving.By APTN

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October 31, 2025—Fed'n of Sovereign Indigenous Nations annual meeting avoids talk of controversial forensic audit 7:19

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Our lead story: chiefs at the recent annual general assembly of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations vote to omit discussion of a controversial forensic audit from its agenda.By APTN

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October 30, 2025—Feds announce $660M in new funds for women, gender-diverse Canadians 8:25

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Our lead story: with the 2025 federal budget less than a week away, the Carney government announces over $660 million in new funding over 5 years to promote equality for, and reduce violence against, women and gender-diverse Canadians.By APTN

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October 29, 2025—Senate committee told current form of Bill S-2 won't end discrimination in Indian Act 7:42

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Our lead story: witnesses tell the Senate Standing Committee on Indigenous Peoples that Bill S-2—meant to eliminate existing sex- and enfranchisement-based discrimination in the Indian Act—is flawed in its current form. >Interstitial: zapsplat.comBy APTN

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October 28, 2025—Update on landfill search plans for remains of Ashley Shingoose 9:46

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Our lead story: an update on the forthcoming search for the remains of Ashley Shingoose—one of four victims of a Manitoba serial killer back in 2022—a search her surviving family hopes is another step closer to completion. >Interstitial: zapsplat.comBy APTN

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Joele Frank and Anne Chapman: Strategic Communications, Activism, and Governance 54:32

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(0:00) Intro to this episode (1:34) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (2:21) Start of interview (3:19) Joele Frank's origin story (5:02) Anne Chapman's origin story (8:41) The history and focus of the firm Joelle Frank (now has ~250 people, with offices in NYC and SF). (12:46) Shareholder activism in today's mar…

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October 27, 2025—Chief says support too slow after wildfire 5:56

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Our lead story: In late May, a wildfire tore through the evacuated community of Chipewyan Lake in Treaty 8 territory, part of Bigstone Cree Nation in Alberta. Nearly half the structures were destroyed and the chief says the federal and provincial governments have been slow to respond. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our we…

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October 24, 2025—Tighter bail rules raise concerns over Indigenous incarceration 9:26

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Our lead story: The Carney government introduces legislation aimed at tightening bail rules for certain offences, but some fear the changes will worsen the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the prison system. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: ht…

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October 23, 2025—Police treating Wolastoqey woman's death as homicide 6:12

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Our lead story: Police are treating the death of a Wolastoqey woman as a homicide after human remains were found in a wooded area north of Fredericton on Monday afternoon. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/…

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October 22, 2025—Service delivery issues persist at Indigenous Services Canada: Auditor General 8:46

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Our lead story: a follow-up Auditor General of Canada report finds that, despite a 84% boost in spending on First Nations primary health care, safe drinking water and emergency management since 2019, issues persist with their delivery by Indigenous Services Canada.By APTN

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The Psychology of Auditing: Human Behavior Behind the Findings 31:50

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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit In this episode, Dillon Caldwell and Eric Wilson uncover the psychology behind internal auditing: trust, emotion, bias, credibility, and even burnout. If you've ever wondered why some audits succeed and others stall, this conversation reveals the human side that makes all the di…

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October 21, 2025—Protest at courthouse prior to scheduled bail hearing for accused in teen Samuel Bird's death 9:59

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Our lead story: dozens protest outside an Edmonton courtroom just prior to 38-year-old Bryan Farrell's scheduled bail hearing on multiple charges related to the death of 14-year-old Samuel Bird, only to learn it's postponed.By APTN

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October 20, 2025—B.C. Supreme Court sentences land defenders who tried to block Coastal GasLink pipeline 7:46

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Our lead story: A B.C. Supreme Court Justice hands down sentences to a trio of land defenders—Sleydo', Shaylynn Sampson, and Corey Jocko—who tried to block the construction of the Coastal Gas Link Pipeline through Wet'suwet'en territory. >Interstitial: Zapsplat.comBy APTN

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October 17, 2025—Police locate body of 14-year-old Samuel Bird, charge man with 2nd-degree murder 7:46

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Our lead story: following a lengthy search, Edmonton police say the body of 14-year-old Samuel Bird has been found, with one man arrested and charged in connection with the teen's murder.By APTN

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Auditing Privacy in the Age of AI 27:42

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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit Tech Charles King sits down with Kavin Anburaj from Meta to explore how privacy intersects with internal auditing. They discuss why auditors should care about privacy, key data risks, global regulations, and practical steps for auditing privacy programs. From core privacy princi…

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October 16, 2025—Manitoba child advocate says province's wildfire preparedness/response under-prioritizes Indigenous young people 7:14

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Our lead story: the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth issues a statement of concern, saying the province needs to better prioritize Indigenous young people in its wildfire preparedness and response.By APTN

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October 15, 2025—Disturbing video shows RCMP tasering Mi'kmaw man twice after refusing breathalyzer 7:34

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Our lead story: disturbing video of an RCMP arrest in Cape Breton raises concerns over the tasering of a 58-year-old Mi'kmaw man charged on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after refusing a breathalyzer. >Interstitial: zapsplat.comBy APTN

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October 14, 2025—Survivors of Portage La Prairie residential school commemorate 50th anniversary of its closure 6:13

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Our lead story: survivors of the Portage La Prairie residential school in Manitoba gather to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of its closure, for some the first time seeing one another in decades. >Interstitial: zapsplat.com

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Stephen Bainbridge (UCLA): The State of Corporate Law and Governance in the U.S. 56:47

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(0:00) Intro (1:24) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:11) Start of interview. *Reference to E91 (April 2023) for Steven's personal/professional background. (2:34) The current era of corporate law. (3:39) Transition to Substack Publishing (6:40) The DExit Phenomenon Explained (11:35) Understanding Delaware's SB…

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October 10, 2025—Edmonton police say they've narrowed down location of teen Samuel Bird's remains to area 90 mins west of city 8:52

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Our lead story: the Edmonton Police Service says it's narrowed down the location of the remains of Samuel Bird—the 14-year-old who went missing back on June 1st—as somewhere likely in the Carrot Creek area, about 90 minutes west of the city.By APTN

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Auditing the Cloud: Risks, Frameworks, and Real Value 42:11

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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit Tech Sponsored by Grant Thornton Cloud security has become a top board-level concern and a permanent fixture on audit plans. In this companion episode to the Global Best Practices' A Roadmap to Auditing Cloud Security, Adam Ross talks with Vik Rai and Aadesh Gandhre about the ch…

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October 9, 2025—Appeal case begins in effort to undo Kebaowek First Nation's halt on nuclear waste site 10:31

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Our lead story: as proceedings begin at the Federal Court of Appeal, some 50 supporters gather outside to back Kebaowek First Nation's efforts to keep blocking proposed radioactive waste disposal site at Chalk River, ON.By APTN

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October 8, 2025—Kebaowek First Nation discusses judicial review of their legal challenge to construction of nuclear waste disposal facility 7:09

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Our lead story: the Kebaowek First Nation stages a joint press conference in Ottawa ahead of a judicial review of their legal challenge to construction of a nuclear waste disposal site at Chalk River, ON.By APTN

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October 7, 2025—Fed'n of Sovereign Indigenous Nations allege "opposition forces" pushed "Ottawa-aligned" candidates in its 2024 election 8:03

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Our lead story: as part of its pushback against a federal forensic audit, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations claims expenses were fully accounted for, and allege "opposition forces" tried to sway the 2024 FSIN election in favour of "Ottawa-aligned" candidates.By APTN

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October 6, 2025—Feds to provide Fed'n of Sovereign Indigenous Nations more details of disputed forensic audit 6:32

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Our lead story: at the request of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Indigenous Services Canada says it will share greater details from a disputed forensic audit of FSIN spending.By APTN

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October 3, 2025—Vice-chief "can't stand behind" FSIN statement challenging forensic audit 9:28

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Our lead story: FSIN 4th Vice-Chief Craig McCallum says he cannot in good conscience stand behind a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations statement pushing back on a forensic audit of its operations. >Interstitial: zapsplat.comBy APTN

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October 2, 2025—Missing teen Samuel Bird now presumed dead by police, believing it criminal in nature 7:49

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Our lead story: after months of searching by family, supporters and Edmonton police, missing 14-year-old Samuel Bird is now presumed deceased, a death police believe to be criminal in nature.By APTN

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Brad Feld: Startup Boards and Lessons from Four Decades in VC 56:23

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(0:00) Intro (1:36) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:23) Start of interview (3:11) Brad's origin story (4:54) Venture Capital Beginnings (5:39) The Rise of the Internet (8:10) His role in Softbank Technology Ventures and later Mobius Venture Capital. Reference to Heidi Roizen E6, E108 and E116 (12:26) Transit…

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Fraud Podcast: A Fraudster's Second Act 6:56

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All Things Internal Audit: Fraud Podcast "A Fraudster's Second Act" Listen to The IIA's Fraud Podcast, brought to you by All Things Internal Audit. The Fraud Podcast provides fictionalized accounts of real-world frauds featured in Internal Auditor magazine's Fraud department. In this episode, a once-trusted employee reemerges after prison with the …

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October 1, 2025—National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events across Canada 7:23

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Our lead stories: a look at some of the events across Canada marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.By APTN

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Budget and Audit Committee - CANCELLED - Sep 30, 2025

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Budget and Audit Committee (Special Meeting) - Sep 16, 2025

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State of the Markets and AI with Steven Wolfe Pereira 53:07

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(0:00) Intro (1:30) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:16) Start of interview. *Reference to E181 (July 2025) for Steven's personal/professional background. (3:14) IPOs and Market Trends. Including Klarna and Gemini. (5:29) The Stay Private vs. Go Public Dilemma. Valuations and market health (examples of Airbnb…

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Finding Value in Volunteering — From One Generation to the Next 20:13

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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal AuditIn this special episode, hear from Manisha and Iresh Anarkat; a mother and son whose paths in volunteering highlight two sides of the internal audit pipeline. Manisha shares how chapter leadership builds community, skills, and opportunity, while Iresh offers a student's perspecti…

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Starting Strong: The Power of the IAP 19:18

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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit In this episode, Benito Ybarra sits down with Rick Walke to discuss the newly updated Internal Audit Practitioner™ (IAP™) designation. They explore its value as a permanent credential, its role as a stepping stone to the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®), and how it equips inte…

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Leadership Lessons from Scaling AI-Driven Companies 26:21

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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit TechSponsored by DataSnipper In this companion episode to the Internal Audit: The Catalyst for Strong AI Governance Global Best Practices linked in the show notes, Mike Levy sits down with Vidya Peters, CEO of DataSnipper, to discuss how AI is reshaping audit work and how intern…

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Teresa Briggs: Audit Committees, AI, and the Evolving Role of Corporate Directors. 54:27

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(0:00) Intro (1:26) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:13) Start of interview (2:53) Teresa's origin story (4:30) Her career path at Deloitte (37-year career) (7:40) Transition to Board Service (8:37) Joining the board of ServiceNow (10:57) Joining the board of Warby Parker and understanding Public Benefit Corp…

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Budget and Audit Committee - Aug 26, 2025

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The Power of Volunteering — Lessons from IIA–St. Louis Leadership 11:56

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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal AuditBenito Ybarra sits down with IIA–St. Louis Chapter leaders Sarah Knox-Hansen and Steven Yashuk to discuss why volunteering matters. From being "voluntold" to leading by choice, they share how chapter work strengthens leadership skills, builds camaraderie, and keeps auditors energ…

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Jonathan Foster: On Boards and the Playbook for Modern Governance 47:15

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(0:00) Intro (1:27) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:13) Start of interview (2:51) Jonathan's origin story (4:23) His Journey into Governance, initially via accounting with PwC and later with Lazard. (6:17) Types of Governance Structures (7:51) About his firm Current Capital Partners (M&A advisory, corporate …