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Soft Skills for Auditors - In-Person

Soft Skills for Auditors - In-Person

Each internal audit professional has to have a variety of both soft and technical skills. The combination of soft skills with technical expertise are crucial to each audit project’s success.

 

During this event, we will cover the soft skills, professional standards, important frameworks, competencies, and methodologies that Audit management and staff need to use for more effective communication.

 

Auditor soft skills can be thought of as the interpersonal or emotional intelligence toolkit needed to navigate internal audit projects, while technical skills relate to the content specific areas of expertise needed by auditors to understand the industry and processes under evaluation.

 

The list of soft skills is seemingly endless; however, these are the focus of this event:

  • Verbal Communications
  • Written Communications
  • Relationship Building
  • Respect for clients as subject matter experts
  • Honest and transparent lines of communication
  • Continuous knowledge gain
  • Adaptability while using both soft and technical skills
  • Healthy Skepticism

 

This timely 2 CPE event is designed for internal auditors and others with a need to create more effective internal audit activity results.

 

Each attendee will receive 2 CPE Event Hours (YB). A certificate of completion will be provided.

  • Details on Event Presentation

     
     

    Being offered on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

  • CPE Event Highlights

    The training event is focused on concepts behind:

    • Verbal Communications
    • Written Communications
    • Relationship Building
    • Respect for clients as subject matter experts
    • Honest and transparent lines of communication
    • Continuous knowledge gain
    • Adaptability while using both soft and technical skills
    • Healthy Skepticism
  • Learning Objectives

    Attendees will improve the effectiveness of their work by:

    • Identifying the value of Internal Auditing to the organization
    • Learning the definition of “soft” skills vs. “hard” skills”
    • Examining methods to improve Audit leadership skills
    • Understanding how to effectively manage Audit time
    • Identifying improvements in Audit communications
    • Specifying ways to expand your Influence
  • Key Issues on the Agenda

    Section 1 - Selling the Value of Internal Audits

    Section 2 - What are “Soft“ Skills?

    Section 3 - Improve Audit Leadership Skills

    Section 4 - Improve Audit Time Management Skills

    Section 5 - Improve Audit Communication Skills

    Section 6 - Expanding Audit Influence

    Section 6 - Summary and Wrap-Up

  • NASBA Program Disclosure

    Program Level of Understanding: Basic

    Prerequisites: None

    Advance Preparation: None

    Delivery Format: On-site Training (Group-Live); Seminar (Group-Live)

    NASBA Field(s) of Study: Auditing

    CPE Credits: 2, based on 50 minutes of instruction per hour

  • Summary of the Subject Matter

    This CPE event "Soft Skills for Auditors" focuses on equipping auditors with essential non-technical skills to enhance their effectiveness in the audit process.

    This comprehensive seminar delves into the significance of soft skills such as communication, interpersonal abilities, adaptability, and problem-solving in the context of auditing. By emphasizing the development of these critical skills, the event aims to empower auditors to navigate complex professional scenarios, cultivate strong client relationships, and communicate audit findings with clarity and precision.

    Through this nuanced approach, the seminar endeavors to elevate auditors' proficiency beyond technical expertise and foster well-rounded professionals capable of thriving in diverse audit environments.

$180.00Price
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