Writing Effective Audit Observations

Event Details

This webinar will provide the principles for writing an effective audit report. The audit report represents the end result of weeks of reviews, analyses, interviews and discussions. It is used to provide information to management on the areas you reviewed. And, more importantly, the report brings issues to their attention that needs to be addressed. How well you communicate that information is critical to getting the results you are seeking.

Why Should You Attend:

An audit report typically represents the conclusion of weeks of reviews, analyses, interviews and discussions. It demonstrates the value of your work as it provides information on the areas you reviewed and that needs to be addressed. Effectively communicating the results can positively influence readers and get the results you are seeking. A well written audit report adds value to your clients by providing:

Concise and persuasive reports
Observations and conclusions that can be easily communicated to a broad audience
Conclusive data that will enable them to take necessary action

The keys to an effective audit report are:

Knowing your reader and how to craft an audit report that will get their attention
Understanding the IIA Standards for report writing
Developing the best audit report structure for your situation
Knowing how to write effective audit findings
Understanding techniques to enhance the quality and look of your report

Learning Objectives:

After completing this program, participants will be able to:

Understand the report writing provisions in the Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Write audit reports that meet the needs of your audit clients and prompt them to take action on your recommendations.
Write audit findings using the five elements of an audit observation: criteria, condition, cause, consequences, and corrective action.
Understand the typical audit report structure for various types of reports.
Understand the mandatory information required for every audit report and other best practices.
Improve the quality of your audit reports through techniques that address tone, clarity, conciseness, and accuracy.

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

Identifying the Audit Report Provisions in the IIA Standards
Audit Report Writing Purpose
Types of Audit Reports
Elements of an Audit Report
Five Cs of an Audit Finding
Audit Report Quality
Audit Report Enhancements
Wrap Up and Review

Who Will Benefit:

Chief Audit Executives
Audit Directors
Audit Supervisors
Audit Managers
Staff Auditors
Government Auditors
Compliance Auditors
Internal Control Specialists
Public Accountants
Accounting Analysts
Business Analysts
Quality Control Specialists
Manual Developers
Accounting Managers
Quality / Operations VPs
Directors
Payroll Managers
Finance Managers

Instructor Profile:

Jonnie Keith has been in auditing for over 40 years. He retired in 2012 as the assistant general manager (AGM) of internal audit with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) in Atlanta, GA. He served in that capacity for over 10 years and was responsible for administering their overall audit activities. He was also responsible for the review and approval of all internal audit correspondence including audit reports, executive summaries, internal and external correspondence, etc.

Prior to that, he worked at MARTA as the operational audit manager and senior contract compliance auditor. He also worked at Norfolk Southern Railway (Southern Railway) as a senior operational auditor and started his career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta as a bank examiner.


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