Improving Report Writing and Communication Skills for Auditors (Internal Auditing 2)

Introduction :

This course is introduced to you by the International Academy of Human Resources Development (IAHRD). Our courses are specially designed to meet your needs, explained to you by experts with a long experience in the field.

The course is designed to challenge your thinking about the whole approach to writing and reviewing audit reports – it is targeted at both new auditors and more experienced personnel. Writing effective audit reports must be the most important aspect of the Internal Audit process. It is the main deliverable and the only written information audit customers receive. The course is designed to enable delegates to develop the key skills of a modern auditor – communication, teamwork, negotiation, planning and time management.

Objectives :

After attending this course, participants will be able to:

1. Simplify your reports and enhance their readability.
2. Signifi­cantly enhance the impact of their reports.
3. Make your reports easier to write, easier to review and easier for management to implement.
4. Improve the acceptance and implementation of their recommendations.
5. Benchmark their audit reports against worldwide best practice.

Content:

Module 1:

1. The dilemmas of audit reporting.
2. The problems with audit reports.
3. Analysis of actual reports.

Module 2:

1. Assessment and evaluation of your own reports
2. The executive summary
3. Developing a collaborative, consultative style.

Module 3:

1. Writing reports with impact
2. Keeping the report as simple as possible
3. Finalizing the report.

Module 4:

1. Ideas on improving the review process
2. The importance and characteristics of effective communication
3. Interpersonal skills for auditors

Module 5:

1. Influencing and AI.
2. The power of negotiations and AI.
3. Time managementand AI.
4. Listening is the most important audit skill.

Who Should Attend?

1. This course will particularly be useful for delegates that have previously attended the Certi­ficate in Internal Audit I – Essentials of Internal Audit course.
2. It will also be very benefi­cial to any auditor or other assurance professional who need to signifi­cantly improve their reports – as this topic is covered in depth.
3. Personnel in other functions who need a wider understanding on the modern internal audit role or improve their reports.