Reader-Friendly Audit Writing

Programme Objectives Upon completion of this workshop, participants will:

  • Understand IIA Audit Report standards
  • Identify and avoid common errors in audit writing
  • Acquire techniques and process for writing succinct audit compliance reports

Programme Outline

  • Understand IIA Standards for Audit Reports
  • Analysing reader’s needs and expectations
  • Common errors to avoid in writing Audit Reports
  • 10 C Guidelines for improved Audit Reports
  • 7Ps of the writing process to get started without delay
  • What senior management expect of your Audit Reports
  • Format and Layout of Audit reports
  • Getting started when writing with detailed findings and research
  • Planning your draft and overcoming audit writer’s block
  • Using the Inverted Pyramid top down structure
  • Highlighting key points for quick reading
  • Devices for easier reading
  • Examples of Audit Reports for review
  • Checklist of effective Audit Reports and Proposals

 

CPD hours:6

Fee: CRA members AU$400 Non-members AU$800

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