Improve your effectiveness in implementing the planning and field work phases of a performance audit. First, understand the major ingredients of each phase and how they work. Also, learn how to apply two project management techniques, useful to supervisors in keeping audit assignments on track. The first technique is the use of special conferences in making major decisions at the planning and field work verification phases. The second technique is a briefing format that can be used to share information with all levels of staff involved in the audit.
Special Note: This course focuses on the supervisor's technical role in leading audit engagements. Our course, Effective Audit Supervision (AUDT9002G), focuses on the supervisor's human relations role in leading audit engagements.
Describe what each phase of the audit process contributes to finding development
Describe the decisions that need to be made at each phase and the role that conferences play in making those decisions
Illustrate how well-stated objectives form the basis for field work and reporting and for monitoring the ongoing conduct of the audit
Define the purpose and product of a conference at the survey, planning, field work verification and reporting phases; and describe which team members should attend and their roles
Demonstrate a working knowledge of how to conduct a conference by participating in a case study simulation using a team-prepared agenda
Syllabus:
Module 1: What to Audit–Selection Methods
Module 2: Where to Begin–The Role of Surveys
Module 3: What to Include–Audit Design Considerations
Module 4: How to Proceed–Formulating an Audit Plan
