When Empathy Tests Integrity in Internal Auditing

How does empathy impact auditors—and what happens when caring too much crosses the line? In Audit Bites Episode 69, “When Empathy Tests Integrity in Auditing: The Fine Line Between Care and Compliance,” host Rob Berry delves into the surprising risks of empathy in the audit world. Through personal stories and research-backed insights, Rob Berry explores five ways empathy can derail the audit process—from emotional burnout and loss of objectivity to unhealthy helping, blurred boundaries, and empathy-induced bias.
Key topics discussed:

• The hidden dangers of empathy for auditors.
• Real-life…