Description:
Gain experience using the writing tools you need to produce professional audit documents that comply with the Government Auditing Standards. Learn to develop strong messages in response to audit objectives, support those messages with compelling evidence, develop the appropriate elements of a finding and organize your writing to eliminate unnecessary information. Learn how to write in a professional and correct style. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program, Level 1.
Duration:
3 days
Level:
Foundational
Who Should Attend?
Auditors who prepare performance audit reports and other documents.
Credits:
24 CPEsLearning Outcomes:
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of report messages and structures.
- Develop a strong link from objectives to findings to recommendations.
- Use all four elements of a finding as a critical thinking process.
- Master the message-first style.
- Control paragraph unity and coherence.
- Recognize common sentence problems.
- Avoid common grammar and punctuation problems.
- Develop objective criteria for writing and reviewing audit documents.
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code AUDT8611-001 | Start Date Apr 22, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Apr 24, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,199.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT8611-002 | Start Date Jun 24, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jun 26, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,199.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT8611-003 | Start Date Jul 21, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jul 23, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,199.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT8611-007 | Start Date Aug 18, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Aug 20, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,199.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT8611-004 | Start Date Sep 16, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 18, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,199.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT8611-005 | Start Date Nov 03, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Nov 05, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,199.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT8611-006 | Start Date Dec 02, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Dec 04, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,199.00 |
- Module 1 Understanding Readability
- Module 2 Understanding Audit Writing As Part of Job Process
- Module 3 Designing a Deductive, Reader-Focused Style
- Module 4 Creating Unified and Coherent Paragraphs
- Module 5 Writing Clear Sentences
- Module 6 Reviewing Effectively
- Module 7 Controlling Punctuation and Grammar
Other Recommended Courses:
- Developing and Presenting Audit Findings (AUDT7021)
- Clear Expression through Critical Thought (WRIT7150)
- Developing and Presenting Audit Findings (AUDT7021)
- Writing Audit Reports by Objectives (AUDT8511)
- Presentation and Briefing Skills for Auditors (AUDT8522)
