{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Optimum: LIVE!","title":"The Top 5 Myths of Auditing - Optimum: LIVE! Episode 25","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/46a573b7\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3752,"description":"Optimum: LIVE Episode 25 – The Top 5 Myths of AuditingIs an audit just checking the numbers? Only for companies in trouble? Outdated and inflexible? Think again.In this episode of Optimum: LIVE, host Chris Dawes from Visual PR Productions is joined by Hannah Matthews (Head of Assurance and Accounts) and Tom Absalom (Audit Senior) from Optimum Professional Services to tackle the five most common myths surrounding auditing.Whether you're running a company, charity or academy, or just want to understand the true role of auditors, this episode gives clear, honest insight into what audits really involve, how they’ve changed, and what they can do for your organisation.What we cover:Why audits are not just about numbersThe difference between governance, risk and financial accuracyWhat auditors really look for — and why it mattersMisunderstandings about fraud, systems and personal spendHow audits vary for academies, charities and SMEsThe evolving role of auditors and why choosing the right team mattersThis one-take, free-flowing discussion is designed to bust misconceptions, demystify audit jargon and show how the audit process can actually add value.Need advice or want to speak with the team? Visit www.optps.co.uk#AuditMyths #UKAuditExplained #SMEFinanceUK #OptimumLiveSubscribe to the channel, leave a comment with your business goals, and follow us for more practical insights in 2026.The episode can be watched and listened to from any of the following locations:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptimumPSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/liveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-psSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xHt43HDhn7SipOn9euUTx?si=bd239b1d0dc2497d This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – “At Visual PR Productions, we produce authentic, engaging, conversation-led video content and broadcasts. No scripts, no hard sell, just genuine, credible dialogue. Whether it’s for marketing, podcasts, training, panel shows,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/0ULr_ZMAatUiaCdfo9Nup9HZ7-eA-_rLBu6RfmLNs0g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZTU0/Nzc3MjVhZGYzZDVl/YjUyMzBhMWY5MTJh/NTU0MS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}