Episode: 5 What an Audit Really Looks Like from Plante Moran's Yiping Sun

Yiping Sun is a leader within Plante Moran’s cybersecurity compliance group. Her expertise includes SOC, ISO 27001, STAR, DPR, and more. She’s a CPA, a CISA, and one of the most trusted voices in cyber audit.

In this episode, Yiping takes us inside the real world of audit. She speaks with Lily Yeoh about her career path in cybersecurity, breaking down what an effective audit truly looks like—and why it’s far more than just checking boxes.

Yiping shares insights on the importance of collaborating with auditors early, how to identify red flags, and the evolving role of auditors. Whether you're in audit, work with auditors, or simply want to understand how assurance really works, this episode offers a practical look behind the scenes.

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