Best Practice in Internal Audit Report Writing

OBJECTIVE
This workshop is designed to enhance participant’s ability in writing skills, English grammar, punctuation and mechanics. You will learn how to make your report concise, readable, clear, make impact and get response/feedback from the readers.

CONTENT
The Writing Process and Task Analysis
-Define the writing process
-Identify the key elements in a writing task analysis, including the writing objectives, the readers and the limitations on the writers and the task.
-Develop the main message.

Tools of Organizing
-Assess immediate and delayed styles for presenting the message
Paragraphing and formatting
-Write unified, developed and coherent paragraphs
-Use topic sentences
-Use bullet list, headings and font characteristics

Readability and Conciseness
-Use strategies for summarizing details
-Discuss readability factors
-Use the key-word technique
-Revise to improve sentences clarity
-Use graphic devise to make information clear

Reviewing and Editing
-Distinguish between reviewing and editing, and understanding the best uses of each
-Distinguish between justified and unjustified changes
-Assess strategies for receiving and responding to feedback.

FOR WHOM:
Auditors at all levels who wish to refresh their writing approach and style in an audit-specific context
Auditors at all levels who use writing to communicate information, propose actions and persuade readers.
METHODOLOGY
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 14th – 17th Apr,2025
2ND BATCH: 28th – 31st Oct,2025