Episode 16 - Robert Rubel: From Infamy to Integrity

Описание: In this episode, we explore the tumultuous journey of Bob, an auditor who faced public scrutiny and professional challenges after exposing fraud. The conversation delves into the complexities of whistleblowing, the importance of legal counsel, and the impact of media relations on an auditor's reputation. Bob shares valuable lessons learned from his experiences, emphasizing the need for integrity and resilience in the auditing profession.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Audit Adventure
01:49 From Infamy to Integrity: Bob's Journey
03:06 The Fallout of Whistleblowing
08:43 Navigating Media Relations as an Auditor
10:14 The Importance of Legal Counsel
12:40 The Consequences of Fraud Investigations
18:01 Lessons Learned from a Fraud Case
20:50 The Impact of Reputation in Auditing
24:55 Reflections on a Career in Auditing

ABOUT ROBERT RUBEL
Robert F. Rubel Jr., MBA, CPA, CIA, CISA is a proficient audit and compliance leader with extensive experience in risk management, financial reporting, healthcare operations, auditing, and federal compliance. He designed and implemented new processes to build successful teams and drive leading practices in internal audit and compliance. Bob built relationships with executive team members and peers to share successful strategies and manage enterprise risks. He developed and implemented “Effectively Controlling Risks” a COSO based model to improve internal controls across the University of Texas System institutions.

Bob holds an MBA in Healthcare Administration with Honors from UT Dallas and a BBA in Accounting from UT Arlington. Bob serves as the Chief Internal Audit Officer at Dallas ISD since February 2021. Previously, he was the Audit Manager, City of Dallas, Audit Director at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Assistant State Auditor at the Texas State Auditor’s Office.