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Auditors Hear, But Do They Really Listen
Episode 70 • 6th January 2026 • Audit Bites • Robert Berry
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Are auditors truly good listeners, or do we just wait for our turn to talk? In Episode 70 of Audit Bites, host Rob Berry dives into a tough reality facing the audit profession: many auditors aren’t as skilled at listening as they think.

Key topics include:

  1. The difference between hearing and active listening in auditing
  2. Six major reasons auditors fail at listening
  3. Practical strategies to overcome these listening barriers
  4. Engaging stories from Rob’s own audit career
  5. Tips for asking better questions and building trust with clients

Don’t miss actionable advice to level up your audit skills and tune into what's really being said. Rob also introduces his AI platform, Audit Leverage, and his bestselling book “Ask, Get, Perform” for auditors seeking to enhance their performance.

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