Description:
Reviewing draft audit reports written by others is a critical and delicate skill. Critiquing the writing, not the writer is the golden rule. Learn a structured process for efficiently evaluating the accuracy, appropriateness and readability of audit reports and for checking that findings are convincing, clear, objective, and complete yet concise. Discover how best to provide effective, constructive feedback with the ultimate goal of preparing better drafts and improving your writing skills. Practice applying the structured review process and developing new feedback skills through individual and group exercises. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program, Level 3.Duration:
2 days
Level:
AdvancedWho Should Attend?
Auditors who review reports written by other auditors.Credits:
1.2 CEU's, 16 CPE'sLearning Outcomes:
Explain the role and responsibility of the reviewer
Use Government Auditing Standards as the foundation throughout the report review, feedback and revision process
Describe an eight-step review process for evaluating audit report drafts
Apply this structured review process to evaluate communication problems quickly in draft reports you review
Provide effective oral and written feedback from the review process to those who draft audit reports
No sessions scheduled
Other Recommended Courses:
- Effective Audit Supervision (AUDT9002)
- Coaching Audit Staff for High Performance (AUDT9035)
- Leadership, Motivation and Accountability for High Performance Audit Organizations (AUDT9010)
- Writing Audit Reports by Objectives (AUDT8511)
- Managing the Audit Engagement (AUDT9102)
