Seasoned auditors know that well-written audit reports can influence decision makers while informing others. Learn how to write objectives that produce high-impact executive summaries with a focus on quality outcomes. This course focuses on the audit objectives, the executive summary, and the audit review process.
Online course
Four-week 24/7 access to recorded lectures and content
Weekly assignments
Instructor-facilitated discussion forums
Who Should Attend?
Seasoned auditors who want to enhance their report-writing skills.
Learning Outcomes:
Explain the effect objectives have on findings and message formulation
Write objectives and a report outline for process- and results-oriented audits that identify performance aspects and finding elements to be developed
Explain the fundamental principles of writing clear, concise, and readable executive summaries
Define the purpose of and write both an executive summary and a highlights page
Describe an eight-step review process for evaluating audit report drafts, and apply this structured review process to the evaluation of an audit report
Provide effective oral and written feedback to those who draft audit reports
Outline:
Week One
Lesson 1: Course Introduction
Usefulness and Readability
Lesson 2: Question Factoring
Week Two
Lesson 3: The Importance of Objectives
Lesson 4: Ensuring Message Soundness and the Four
Elements of a Finding
