Written Communication for Auditors

Written Communication for Auditors (AUDT8611)

Written Communication for Auditors

Description

Gain experience using the writing tools you need to produce professional audit documents that comply with the Government Auditing Standards. 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. Learn how to write in a professional and correct style. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program, Level 1.

Duration

3 days

Level

Foundational

Who Should Attend?

Auditors who prepare performance audit reports and other documents.

Credits

1.8 CEU's, 24 CPE's

Learning Outcomes

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 as a critical thinking process
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

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Written Communication for Auditors (AUDT8611)