Internal audit's perspective can provide valuable insight and have a strong impact on an organization. However, in order to provide that valuable insight, persuasive communication skills are essential for auditors at all levels. High-quality audit reporting is a key communication tool that assists management in understanding audit discoveries and results.This instructor-led course focuses on the importance of delivering clear, transparent, and objective audit reports. By the conclusion of this course, participants will gain effective communication skills and techniques that will enable them to convey critical information, and deliver effective and meaningful audit reports, using a variety of delivery methods. In addition, they will participate in various group activities and discussions that will reinforce key audit reporting concepts.
DESIGNED FOR
This course is intended for internal auditors in all sectors and at all levels of experience who desire an increased written communication skillset.
BENEFITS
Date(s) and Time: Sep 18, 20 from 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET
- Discuss the importance of delivering results that utilize business acumen disciplines.
- Explain how audit results impact an organization’s business objectives and operating processes.
- Recognize the importance of critical thinking when developing and communicating audit results.
- Recognize the communication needs of audit report readers and writers.
- Review the components of the audit report.
- Explore various reporting methods and formats.
Other Date(s) and Time: Dec 4, 6 from 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM ET
HIGHLIGHTS
This course provides participants with various scenarios and experiences to learn how to effectively communicate audit observations that meet professional standards, elicit management action, and communicate crucial messages to executives and board-level readers.
COURSE LEVEL
Basic
PREREQUISITES
Writing Audit Observations
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None