| COURSE : CERTIFIED AUDIT ANALYST AND REPORTING PROFESSIONAL | |
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| Course Overview | Internal auditors need to Analyse and create reports that are clear, logical and convincing. Writing compelling content requires a great presentation and the correct sequencing of observations and findings. This introduction to audit report writing will show you how to produce reports that have impact and add value to your organisation. |
| Training Duration | Total Training Hours : 22-24 Hours Training Duration : 1 Week Total Training Days : 4 Working Days |
| Training Schedules | Weekdays (Sunday to Thursday) Regular Sessions : 6 Hrs Per day (9am to 2pm or 3.00pm to 9.00 pm) Food & refreshments Included WeekEnds (Friday & Saturday) Fast Track Sessions: 8 Hours per day (9am to 5pm) Food & refreshments Included |
| Certifications: | 1) Certificate from Laurels Training Institute, Attested by Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) government of Dubai, UAE OPTIONAL 2) Certificate from American Institute of Professional Studies (AIPS) from USA (After 15 Days of course Completion which will couriered to the attendees office address) |
| Tests | Yes |
| Learning Aids | Yes |
| Course Material | Hard & Soft Copies of Study Material |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Instructor Helpline | Yes 1. Email 2. Social Media (For Emergency requirements) |
| Registration Requirements | 1. Passport Copy 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Passport size photographs 4. Course Fee |
| Mode of Payment: | Cash / Cheque / Credit Card / Bank Transfer. |
| Eligibility Criteria (Who should attend this training) |
Open to everyone |
| Course Benefits | By the end of the course delegates will be able to a) categorise b)evaluate and c)prioritise their evidenceOrganise evidence as audit findingswrite their findings well and appreciate the value of doing so Highlight the risks associated with poorly written findingswrite more effective audit reports which achieve their audit objectives and add value |
| Course Contents / Outline | ANALYSIS Core Analysis functionsa) Criticalityb) Repeat/recurring Incidenctsc) Location of discrepancyd) Responsibilitye) Management Involvmentf) Audit Followups Structure of audit reportsStyle expectations and amount of detail expectedAction plansProcess enhancements and corrective action taken during the auditintegrating writing into the audit process – generating synergyPrioritisation and rating of recommendationsLayout of observations in reportsQuality checking detailed findings.Introductions and background materials in executive summariespurpose statementsAudit objective and scope statementsOverall results and opinionsCreating a balanced summarisation section of key findings REPORTINGWhat is an Audit Report? Steps in Audit Reporting a) What is wrong? b) Why is it wrong? c) How to correct it? d) What will be done? Audit report features a) Disclose findings b) Description of findings c) Suggestions and Recommendations d) Auditee’s Comments Audit Report Contents a) Importance of Contents b) detailed content list c) Findings & Recommendations d) Improvements Audit Report Communications a) Draft discussion b) Exit Meeting c) Formal draft d) Final Report e) Management awareness f) Deficiency & weakness of material communications g) Solution to weaknesses Audit Report Types a) Oral Report b) Interim (Informal) Report c) Descriptive Audit Report d) Summary Audit Report AUDIT REPORT USERS: INTERNAL USERS INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT WRITING ESSENTIALS OF A REPORT STAGES IN REPORT WRITING a) Identification of audit findings b) Preparation of first draft report c) Discussions draft d) Exit meeting & Formal Draft e) Final Report STEPS IN REPORT WRITING a) Planning b) Drafting c) Revising d) Limitation AUDIT REPORT STRUCTURE 5 CS IN REPORT WRITING PROVIDING ASSURANCES FOLLOW UP CONCLUDING REMARKS OTHER TIPSa) Simplifying language – be concise and preciseb) Jargon and management speak - readabilityc) Use software to assist quality assurance and enhance readabilityd) Checking spelling and structure. |