Written Deliverables of the Audit Process
This course is designed for auditors working occasionally or predominantly in an English speaking environnent. An ideal opportunity to improve both your English and your audit writing skills
Sessions
Participants
Internal Auditors, Seniors and Managers
Prérequis
No
Objectifs pédagogiques
Write reports and other audit documentation using the appropriate English vocabulary, grammar and expressions.
Bridge communication difficulties and provide value-added audit deliverables to contribute to the success of the audit and the acceptance of the audit results.
Contenu
The standards pertinent to written audit communications
Developing an appropriate writing style
The key differences between French and English writing styles and vocabulary
The role of the various written deliverables produced from the Internal Audit process
Engagement letter / Audit Planning Memorandum
Meeting minutes
Observations and recommendations
The Audit Report
Executive summary
Drafting findings and recommendations that gain the commitment of the auditees
Using different reporting mechanisms to engage different stakeholders (powerpoint, dashboard reporting…)
Documentation
Folders containing Powerpoint slides, technical documents, exercises, documentation, bibliography
Presentation methods : Paperboard – Light-projector
Intervenants
A bi-lingual internal audit practitioner experienced in audit communication situations and in the writing of audit documentation, reports and deliverables, in the English speaking environment.
- Relevant to the participants’ experience of working with English speaking stakeholders
A bilingual facilitator able to facilitate discussions and understanding in French.
