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Written Communication for Auditors


December 10 - 12, 2008
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Harvey LillywhiteWashington, DC$795

February 3 - 5, 2009
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Harvey LillywhiteLong Beach, CA$795

March 17 - 19, 2009
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Harvey LillywhiteWashington, DC$795

April 8 - 10, 2009
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Kevin DungeyWashington, DC$795

May 18 - 20, 2009
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Kevin DungeyAustin, TX$795

June 9 - 11, 2009
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Instructor: Kevin DungeyWashington, DC$795

July 13 - 15, 2009
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Harvey LillywhiteWashington, DC$795

August 19 - 21, 2009
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Kevin DungeyWashington, DC$795

September 9 - 11, 2009
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Harvey LillywhiteAtlanta, GA$795

Overview:
This course presents the writing tools you need to produce professional audit documents that comply with generally accepted government auditing standards. You learn to develop strong messages in response to audit objectives, support those messages with compelling evidence, develop the appropriate elements of a finding and organize your writing to eliminate unnecessary information. You also learn to write in a professional and correct style. The course includes the instructor's written evaluation of a sample of each participant's writing and a 25-minute conference with the instructor before or after class. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants to ensure individual attention.
Who Should Attend?
New auditors and junior-level auditors who want basic guidance on writing performance audit reports. Level: Foundation.
Additional Information:
Follow-Up Course: Writing Audit Reports By Objective (AUDT8511G).
Objectives:
  • Assess the strengths and weaknesses of report messages and structures
  • Develop a strong link from objectives to findings to recommendations
  • Use all four elements of a finding
  • Master the message-first style
  • Control paragraph unity and coherence
  • Recognize common sentence problems
  • Avoid common grammar and punctuation problems
  • Develop objective criteria for writing and reviewing audit documents
  • Syllabus:
    Syllabus -- Written Communication for Auditors, AUDT8611G, Grad. School, USDA

    Module 1 - Understanding Readability

    Module 2 - Understanding Audit Writing As Part of Job Process

    Module 3 - Designing a Deductive, Reader-Focused Style

    Module 4 - Creating Unified and Coherent Paragraphs

    Module 5 - Writing Clear Sentences

    Module 6 - Reviewing Effectively

    Module 7 - Controlling Punctuation and Grammar



    Course Details
    CODE:  AUDT8611G
    TYPE:  Classroom-Day
    LENGTH:  3 Day(s)
    CREDITS:  22 CPE
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