Internal Auditor: Report Writing

OBJECTIVE
In today’s environment, the audit department is frequently measured on the quality of its primary output; the audit report. This workshop will enable auditors to write and structure persuasive and impactful audit reports that will call their readers to action.

CONTENT
*Introduction to Report Writing
– Value of the audit report
– Elements of Written Communication
– Barriers of Written Communication

*The Audit Report Findings and Structure
– Audit Findings and Their Presentation
– Structuring an Audit Report
– Differing Types of Reports

*Drafting the Audit Report
– Analyzing the Prospective Audience
– Writing the Draft
– Evaluation of the Draft

*Editing the Audit Report
– Bottleneck
– Causes of Auditor Frustration
– Editing Others’ Work
– Building to Write Well

*The Final Audit Report
– Production of the Final Version
– Management Response
– Sealing the Report
– Conducting Report Presentations

FOR WHOM:
All Internal Auditors and Risk Managers in the Public and Private Sectors.
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: 22nd – 25th Apr, 2025
2ND BATCH: 4th – 7th Nov, 2025