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Audit Smarter
Sam Mansour, CPA & Abdullah Mansour
10 episodes
20 hours ago
A practical podcast series that transforms audit professionals from checkbox practitioners into strategic advisors. Each episode tackles a specific audit challenge—from risk assessment mistakes to client management—providing actionable solutions through real-world examples and practical frameworks. Learn to deliver higher-quality audits in less time while avoiding the most common pitfalls that plague the profession.
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A practical podcast series that transforms audit professionals from checkbox practitioners into strategic advisors. Each episode tackles a specific audit challenge—from risk assessment mistakes to client management—providing actionable solutions through real-world examples and practical frameworks. Learn to deliver higher-quality audits in less time while avoiding the most common pitfalls that plague the profession.
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Education
Business
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Time Budget Blowouts and How to Prevent Them
Audit Smarter
43 minutes
1 month ago
Time Budget Blowouts and How to Prevent Them

Budget overruns plague audit engagements, often stemming from poor planning, unclear scope definition, and inadequate client management. Sam breaks down the financial and reputational damage of underbidding jobs and explains how firms can protect their margins through strategic scoping, proactive client communication, and realistic time allocation. The discussion covers everything from setting appropriate hourly rates to managing client expectations and avoiding the quality compromises that come with unrealistic budgets.

  • (00:00) - Welcome to Audit Smarter
  • (00:15) - Understanding Budget Blowouts
  • (01:27) - Impact of Poor Planning
  • (05:12) - Client Preparedness and Its Effects
  • (07:40) - Financial and Reputational Costs
  • (19:31) - Effective Team Management
  • (24:35) - Handling Client Expectations & Effective Communication Strategies
  • (30:33) - Organizing Client Documentation
  • (36:50) - Role of Auditors in Budget Management
  • (38:41) - Tips for New Auditors
  • (42:08) - Final Thoughts on Budgeting

Learn more at https://mansouradvisory.com/

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Audit Smarter
A practical podcast series that transforms audit professionals from checkbox practitioners into strategic advisors. Each episode tackles a specific audit challenge—from risk assessment mistakes to client management—providing actionable solutions through real-world examples and practical frameworks. Learn to deliver higher-quality audits in less time while avoiding the most common pitfalls that plague the profession.