California Association of State Auditors

Every day, the expectations placed on professional auditors are on the rise. As a result, we all find ourselves in a constant state of “catching up” in order to meet the needs of management, board members, clients and even ourselves. This highly interactive program will discuss proven ideas that can dramatically increase the daily effectiveness and perceived value of the individual auditor and the audit team.
 
This seminar will teach participants how to:

• Identify the key areas where management and other client groups want and need attention
• Define your role to fully meet the needs of the organization
• Identify the behavioral adjustments needed to be more effective every day
• mprove audit planning and performance to identify and address areas of importance
• Develop audit steps that find important problems and opportunities
• Get desired action from auditees and others
• Demonstrate measurable value

 
Participants will learn:

• What effective auditing can and should be
• The High Impact Environment, Department and Auditor
• Value driven audit scheduling and planning techniques
• High Impact Audit Areas
• How to surface important issues during planning
• Effective interviewing techniques
• The power of continuous auditing and monitoring areas not scheduled for audit
• Attributes of High Impact Findings
• Developing and reporting ideas that sell
• Anticipating and deflecting opposition to audit ideas
• Ultra Impact audit areas, concepts and action steps

 
Program Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Working knowledge and experience in auditing
Advance Preparation: None
Delivery Method: Group-Live
Field of Study: Auditing
Recommended CPE: 8 credits