California Association of State Auditors

Course Description/Outline: You already know how to do it yourself but it takes different skills and knowledge to effectively lead others in performing an audit.  Successfully leading an audit means you have to manage the work while also managing the people.  As the Auditor-In-Charge (AIC) you must plan the work and then keep track of what everyone is doing, stay on schedule and adapt to the changes that inevitably occur, and work with staff to get the most out of each person. This one-day seminar gives you tools and techniques to succeed in the AIC role. During the class attendees will learn about and apply common planning, scheduling, and monitoring tools and techniques along with “soft skills” useful in helping the audit team work collaboratively toward a successful audit.  

Learning Objectives: 
At the end of this seminar, you will be able to

·      Identify and understand the “triple constraints” of managing the audit work
·      Understand and apply common planning, scheduling and monitoring tools/techniques such as:

o  Work breakdown structures
o  Critical path
o  Gannt charts, 
o  “Stand-Up” sessions
o  Time management

·      Understand and apply common staff management concepts, tools, and techniques such as:

o  Staff competency models
o  Situational leadership and coaching
o  Negotiating styles
o  Change management
o  Communication styles

Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Delivery Method: Group-Live
Field of Study: Auditing (Governmental)
Recommended CPE: 8 credits