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OVERVIEW The key to writing an effective audit observation is having a comprehensive structured process.  The Institute of Internal Auditors recommends a process known as the 5Cs: Criteria Condition Cause Consequences (Effect) Corrective Action (Recommendation) As you develop conclusions, findings, and recommendations, you must present them to your client in a logical, complete, and objective way.  This process provides an easy way to consistently develop and present your observations.  The components in this process include all the information you will need to inform and persuade.   Developing this process can be an important tool for completing and reporting observations in a timely and comprehensive way.  It allows you to present those findings to your reader in a logical, complete, and objective manner and, thus, enhances the chances of the client’s buy-in and their agreement to your recommendations. This process can also serve as a basis ...

OVERVIEW The Auditor-In-Charge (AIC) has a great deal ofresponsibilities. They must provide directions to the audit team; assess the quality of the work of the audit team; provide on-going communication to audit management and audit clients; develop the draft report; prepare for the exit conference; assess the performance of the audit team; and many other minor activities. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND The success of an audit engagement will often depend on how well the AIC carry out those functions.  This webinar is to help you understand the skills needed and the responsibilities of the AIC. Auditor Webinar Training AREAS COVERED Audit Standards Relative to the Auditor-In-Charge IIA Standards GAGAS Standards Auditor-In-Charge Skills and Attributes Audit Knowledge Communication Skills Organizational Skills Interpersonal Skills  Leadership Skills Audit Skill Assessment Tool Auditor-In-Charge Responsibilities Conduct Pre-Audit Administrative Duties ...

OVERVIEW How well you communicate that information is critical to getting management’s acceptance of your findings and their agreement with your recommendations.   A well written audit report adds value to your clients by providing information that is: Accurate Objective Clear Concise Constructive Complete Timely In addition to audit reports, these elements can apply to all kinds of writings including: Executive summaries Fraud investigations Consulting reports Memos General correspondence Auditor Webinar Training WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND The objective of any report is to provide important information to management in the area reviewed.  It represents the end result of weeks of reviews, analyses, interviews and discussions.  The quality of that report will have an impact on how well the report is understood and accepted.  A report with the best information and recommendations may not be acted upon if the report is poorly written and hard...

OVERVIEW The Auditor-In-Charge (AIC) has a great deal of responsibilities.  They must provide directions to the audit team; assess the quality of the work of the audit team; provide on-going communication to audit management and audit clients; develop the draft report; prepare for the exit conference; assess the performance of the audit team; and many other minor activities. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND The success of an audit engagement will often depend on how well the AIC carry out those functions.  This webinar is to help you understand the skills needed and the responsibilities of the AIC. Auditor Webinar Training AREAS COVERED Audit Standards Relative to the Auditor-In-Charge IIA Standards GAGAS Standards Auditor-In-Charge Skills and Attributes Audit Knowledge Communication Skills Organizational Skills Interpersonal Skills  Leadership Skills Audit Skill Assessment Tool Auditor-In-Charge Responsibilities Conduct Pre-Audit Administrative ...

OVERVIEW The key to writing an effective auditobservation is having a comprehensive structured process.  The Institute of Internal Auditors recommends a process known as the 5Cs: Criteria Condition Cause Consequences (Effect) Corrective Action (Recommendation) As you develop conclusions, findings, and recommendations, you must present them to your client in a logical, complete, and objective way.  This process provides an easy way to consistently develop and present your observations.  The components in this process include all the information you will need to inform and persuade.   Developing this process can be an important tool for completing and reporting observations in a timely and comprehensive way.  It allows you to present those findings to your reader in a logical, complete, and objective manner and, thus, enhances the chances of the client’s buy-in and their agreement to your recommendations. This process can also serve as a basis fo...