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38. Why We Should Spend Time Preparing Our Data and Checking Quality

Auditing with data: for Performance Auditors and Internal Auditors that use (or want to use) data
Auditing with data: for Performance Auditors and Internal Auditors that use (or want to use) data
Episode • Mar 14, 2021 • 13m

In this episode, we discuss FIVE major benefits of investing our time in preparing our data and checking its quality.

These include, in reverse order of importance:

1. Exploration during data prep to understand the data

2. Ensure the data is in the right format for analysis

3. Save time by avoiding incorrect conclusions

4. Confidence in the analysis and result

5. Identify important data related improvement opportunities


This is explored in more depth in our book, here: https://riskinsights.com.au/the-data-confident-internal-auditor


About this podcast
The podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or want to use) data.
Hosted by Conor McGarrity and Yusuf Moolla.
Produced by Risk Insights (riskinsights.com.au).