Programme Objective

By the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• reduce non-conformances and compliances to SOPs
• refine their skills and practice in writing clear, objective and accurate audit investigation reports
• minimise audit queries from management and audit committees

Programme Outline

1.     Challenges faced by Audit Report and Practice Monitoring writers.
2.     Meeting professional International Standards for Audit Writing.
3.     Employing Ten Cs of effective audit reports.
4.     Organising and formatting your audit findings.
5.     From non-compliance findings to actual reporting – the audit process.
6.     Highlighting non-compliances and non-conformances.
7.     Explaining the severity of risk.
8.     Reporting delicate findings and cases of fraud.
9.     Adding impact to audit reports – seven proven techniques.
10.   Reporting objectively and clearly.
11.   Guidelines for writing the executive summary.
12. Proofreading to perfection.
13.   Checklist for effective Audit and compliance reports.
14.   Reviewing of sample audit reports.  
15. Practice in writing and improving extracts of audit reports

Training Methodology

Practical workshop with guided writing practice, samples, case-studies of actual audit reports and checklists. 

Closing Date for Registration
1 week before programme or until full enrolment.

Intended For

All internal auditors, compliance and practice monitoring, investigations staff who have to write clear, objective and complete audit and investigation reports for management and audit committees. This course is suitable for all new and experienced auditors, compliance and practice monitoring staff who have to report on their audit findings.

Competency Mapping

Others = 7.00 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)