Ep 209: Standup Comedian and Auditor on Humor in the Workplace w/ Mike Lynn

The Audit Podcast

This week’s episode, we're joined by Mike Lynn, owner of ARG*O and Adjunct Professor at St. John's University. Recognized by the IIA as the "Funniest Accountant in America," Mike brings a unique perspective to the podcast.

In this episode, Mike talks about the power of humor in business, including how he incorporates it into serious audit situations. He recounts his stand-up comedy background and discusses how improv skills can be invaluable in boardrooms. Mike even shares a memorable story of how a well-timed joke shifted the mood of an audit committee.

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IIA Article - IAm Michael Lynn

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Timecodes:

7:13 - From Standup Comedian to Funniest Accountant in America

21:48 - Best Methods for Planning out Humor in your Presentations

30:30 - Internet Browsing History

34:35 - AI and Humor

38:36 - How Auditors can be Better at Improv

48:13 - Final Thoughts

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