Art of Internal Audit Report Writing
Strengthen your audit communication skills and craft reports that drive change with our Art of Internal Audit Report Writing CPE Training. This comprehensive program is designed to help auditors and compliance professionals develop their expertise in creating clear, concise, and influential internal audit reports. Gain actionable knowledge, earn 8 CPE credits, and take your report writing skills to the next level by learning how to effectively present data and recommendations in ways that matter to your audience.
Why Attend This Training?
Earn 8 CPE Credits
This NASBA-approved course awards 8 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits, fulfilling essential learning requirements while sharpening your report writing abilities.
Master Report Writing Techniques
Learn how to simplify complex information, craft persuasive narratives, and structure reports that inspire action. Understand the core principles of professional audit communication and how to adapt to various audiences.
Improve Audit Communication Skills
Find out how to present findings with clarity and precision to ensure your reports resonate with stakeholders. Build compelling narratives that lead to better decision-making and organizational improvements.
Hands-On Learning
Participate in an interactive environment with case studies and real-world examples to bridge theory and application, ensuring a practical skillset you can directly use in your audits.
What You’ll Learn
This program is designed to provide a detailed roadmap for creating impactful audit reports. You’ll leave with the tools necessary to turn detailed data into actionable insights, including effective communication techniques and layout strategies for professional reports.
Key Takeaways:
- Craft Effective Reports: Master the essential components of audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and executive summaries.
- Tailor Reports to Your Audience: Adapt your content, tone, and style to meet the needs of senior management, stakeholders, and auditors.
- Structure for Maximum Impact: Learn how to organize information cohesively to present your findings logically and persuasively.
- Write with Clarity: Simplify technical information without losing accuracy, ensuring your audience can quickly grasp critical points.
- Use Visual Elements Effectively: Leverage charts, graphs, and formatting tools to enhance readability and engagement.
- Understand Industry Standards: Learn how to align your reports with best practices and standards like the IIA Standard 2410.
Course Structure
This two-part training program spans over two four-hour sessions to ensure deep learning without overwhelming participants. It offers everything you need to become a confident writer of internal audit reports.
Session Highlights
Day 1 – Foundations of Audit Communication
- Overview of audit reporting challenges and solutions
- Principles of effective audit communications, including how to plan and structure your reports
- Introduction to audience adaptation and creating relevance in your messaging
- The audit lifecycle and its connection to report writing
Day 2 – Report Components and Optimized Writing
- Key components of an impactful audit report (executive summaries, findings, recommendations)
- High-level focus on designing SMART recommendations that drive change
- The hard facts – communicating risks, controls, and actionable steps
- Hands-on techniques for optimizing tone, structure, and formatting
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for professionals charged with producing high-quality audit reports and improving audit communication, including:
- Internal Auditors looking to refine their report writing skills and understanding of audit communication norms.
- Compliance Professionals aiming to articulate audit results more effectively.
- Audit Supervisors and Managers who want to ensure their team produces concise, impactful reports.
Whether you’re new to audit reporting or looking to sharpen your existing expertise, this program provides actionable insights to elevate your skills.
Why Effective Audit Reports Matter
Internal audit reports are at the heart of an organization’s success in identifying risks, recommending changes, and tracking improvements. A well-structured, persuasive report supports stronger organizational decision-making, compliance, and operational success.
High-quality reports allow stakeholders to easily understand findings, prioritize risks, and take action. This program empowers you to deliver these results and make a meaningful impact in your organization.
Event Details
- When: Wednesday–Thursday, every eight weeks
- Sessions run from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. CST, with a 30-minute lunch break daily.
- Delivery: Group-based, interactive format for collaborative learning.
- Credits: Earn 8 CPE credits (50 minutes of engagement per credit).
- Price: $560 per attendee
- Custom Options: Private courses are available for groups of two or more, tailored to specific needs.
Invest in Your Skills Today
The Art of Internal Audit Report Writing CPE Training equips you with the tools and expertise to compose professional audit reports that spark action and drive meaningful change. By mastering these essential skills, you’ll enhance your impact as an auditor, improve your communication with stakeholders, and contribute to your organization’s success.
Register now to secure your spot and elevate your audit report writing abilities!
Details on Event Presentation
Offered on Wednesday-Thursday once every eight weeks in two four hour sessions for 8 CPE credits.
The sessions will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Central Time Zone.
There will be a lunch break from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m. each day.
We can schedule private courses on internal audit on your timetable for two or more attendees.
CPE Event Highlights
The seminar reviews and answers the following questions:
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Audit communications defined
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Best Practices in creating within the audit process
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What to include and not include in audit communications
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Essential sections of each type of audit communications
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How to properly document credibility determinations
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Principles of clear and concise report writing
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How to sift through the relevant audit evidence
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Learning Objectives
Attendees will:
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Understand how to organize audit reports
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See how to write with greater clarity
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Learn how to present complex information simply for readers to comprehend
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Understand the importance of the purpose of the report before they begin writing
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Recognize the needs of their audience
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Learn how to use illustrations
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Produce final drafts to make the "write" impression with their superiors
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Key Issues on the Agenda
Introductions
Section 1 - Introduction and Overview-
Top Challenges with Audits and Reports
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Magnificent Seven of Audit Reporting
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Auditor Skills: People, Time Management and Demeanor - What is a "Report"?
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Auditor Guidance from the "Standards"
Section 2 - Effective Audit Communications-
Feelings
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The dilemma
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Audit communication skills - planning - conducting - concluding
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Know the audience
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Organize content for the human
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Audience adaptation
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Situation - Problem - Implication - Needs to be done
Section 3 - Components of the Audit Report-
The Audit Life Cycle
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Procedure - Evidence - Reporting
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Contents
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Executive Needs
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Auditor Needs
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Audit Findings
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Audit Recommendations
Section 4 - High-Level Focus: Executive Summary-
Big Issues - Accomplishments - What Needs to be Done - Auditor Summary - Who - What - When - Where - Why
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Scope
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Opinions?
Section 5 - The Hard Facts: Audit Findings-
Testing Controls
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Feasible?
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Risk Ranked Findings
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Effective Audit Findings
Section 6 - Recommendations and Corrective Action-
IIA Standard 2410
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S.M.A.R.T. Recommendations
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Best Practices
Section 7 - Audit Opinions and Risk Factors-
Big Impact!!
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Audit Rating, Score or Grade
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Rating with the "Internal Control Maturity Model
Section 8 - Audit Report Formatting-
Type Faces and Sizes
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Text Justification
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Formats for "Findings" Sections
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Specialized Reporting
Section 9 - Optimizing the Audit Reporting-
Visual Presentation
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Structure, Content and Organization
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Transitions, Flow and Coherence
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Sentences and Paragraphs
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Tone
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Conciseness and "Word Economy"
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Proof Reading and Peer-Reviews
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Format
Section 10 - Summary and Wrap-Up-
NASBA Program Disclosure
Program Level of Understanding: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Delivery Format: Group Internet Based
NASBA Field(s) of Study: Auditing
CPE Credits: 8, based on 50 minutes of instruction per hour
Summary of the Subject Matter
This CPE event "Art of Internal Audit Report Writing" immerses participants in the artistry and precision required for crafting impactful internal audit reports. This CPE event is focused on improving internal audit report wrtiing skills and the reports effectiveness in creating change.This event delves into the essential components of an effective internal audit report, emphasizing the significance of clear, concise, and influential communication.
Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights into structuring compelling narratives that convey audit findings, recommendations, and insights with clarity and persuasiveness. Moreover, the seminar aims to equip professionals with the skills to tailor their reports to diverse stakeholders, ensuring that the reports resonate with their intended audience. By delving into the nuances of internal audit report writing, this event serves as a valuable resource for auditors and compliance professionals, offering practical guidance for enhancing the impact and value of their audit reports.