Name: Report Writing for the Internal Auditor
Start: 2021-11-07
End: 2021-11-11
Location: Dubai

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Course Methodology

This course uses a mixture of presentations, discussions, case studies, videos, role-plays and interactive exercises to transform participants’ knowledge into hands-on practice.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Distinguish barriers to effective written communication and how to overcome them
Structure the audit report for impact
Present audit findings in a clear and concise manner
Identify the target audience and adapt their writing accordingly
Produce an organized and structured audit report draft

Target Audience

This course is suitable for all internal and IT auditors who are required to produce and edit audit reports.

Target Competencies

Drafting audit reports
Gathering data
Presenting data
Editing audit reports
Presenting reports

Introduction to report writing
- Value of the audit report
  - Measuring return
  - Ensuring a "needs" fit
  - Maintaining quality control
- Elements of written communication
- Barriers to written communication
- Constructs of written communication
  - Clear writing techniques
- The writing act
  - Preparing to write
  - Writing the first draft
The audit report findings and structure
- Audit findings and their presentation
- Structuring an audit report
  - Areas to cover
  - Determine the audience
  - Likely findings
  - Technical appendices
  - Summarizing working papers into reportable narrative
  - Use of planning worksheets
- Differing types of reports
Drafting the audit report
- Analyzing the prospective audience
  - Who the audience is
  - Number of readers
  - Organizational status
  - Knowledge background
  - Attitude to audit
  - Personal agendas
  - Hot topics
  - Key stakeholders
- Writing the draft
  - Scheduling time
  - Writing as you go
  - Structuring your thoughts
  - Draft quickly and polish later
  - Use of clear writing techniques
- Evaluation of the draft
  - Checking for substance and strategy
  - Capturing and maintaining the reader’s attention
Editing the audit report
- Editing the report
  - Bottleneck
  - Causes of auditor frustration
  - The "Kilroy was here" syndrome
  - Editing for substance, readability, correctness and style
- Editing others’ work
  - Applying appropriate levels of editing
  - To change or not to change?
  - Build the writer's pride of authorship
- Building a desire to write well
The final audit report
- Production of the final version
  - Polishing the report
  - Deciding distribution
  - Management responses
  - Audit replies
- Selling the report
  - Writing the summary
  - Supporting evidence
  - Conducting report presentations
  - Responding to questions

Meirc Professional Certificate (MPC)

MPC certified courses by Meirc Training and Consulting are designed for those willing to challenge themselves and go the extra distance. Participants who fully attend an MPC course and successfully complete the test on the last day, will receive a Meirc Professional Certificate (MPC), in addition to the one they receive for attendance. MPC certificates are regionally recognized and can be quite valuable when applying for more senior roles within the organization or outside.

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Per participant

USD 4,900

Fees + VAT as applicable

Tax Registration Number : 100239834300003

(including coffee breaks and a buffet lunch daily)

Discount Plans & Cancellations Policy

Attending this course will grant participants 30 CPE credits from the following associations: The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA), Information Systems Audit and Control Associations (ISACA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).