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Creating Audit Reports That People Actually Want to Read 1 Credit

Feb 20, 2025, 04:00 PM ET

Creating Audit Reports That People Actually Want to Read 1 Credit

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Feb 20, 2025, 04:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • Evaluate how audit report structure influences readability and stakeholder decision-making.
  • Apply techniques to balance audit detail and clarity for effective reporting.
  • Utilize visuals and executive summaries to enhance engagement with audit findings.
  • Organize audit observations to highlight key risks and support conclusions.
  • Develop persuasive audit report conclusions that drive corrective actions.

Course Overview

Your report is boring, and no one wants to read it! 

Internal auditors spend weeks performing an audit, but in the end, others only see the audit report. It is time to rethink the format you have been using. Are you including meaningful content, visuals, and an overall theme? The last thing we want to hear is that the report was boring. 

In this CPE Course, we will tear apart common audit report templates and make them better! This course provides a clear framework for structuring reports that are persuasive, concise, and visually engaging, helping you effectively communicate key risks and insights. You'll explore how to structure audit reports for maximum readability, decide the right level of detail to include, and use visuals to capture management’s attention. Additionally, you’ll learn when a formal report may not be necessary and how to modernize audit communications for greater impact.

Major Topics: 

  • Structuring Audit Reports Effectively
  • Balancing Detail and Readability
  • Using Visuals to Reinforce Findings
  • Highlighting Key Risks Clearly
  • Incorporating Root Cause Analysis
  • Modernizing Audit Communications

Enhance your reporting skills and ensure your findings drive action. Join us to transform the way you communicate audit results and risk insights.

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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Auditing for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Auditing for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Toby DeRoche

Toby DeRoche

Internal Audit Consultant, Insight CPE

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Toby DeRoche focuses his career on advising governance and assurance professionals on solutions to their audit, risk, and compliance needs. Toby assists organizations in improving their internal audit, risk management, and compliance functions. Toby’s professional background includes nearly 20 years in internal audit, fraud examination, and technology enablement consulting.  


As the founder of Insight CPE, LLC, Toby is dedicated to continued education for audit, risk, and fraud professionals. In this role, he partnered with cRiskAcademy to create the Certified Agile Auditor Professional (cAAP) course, the first of its kind in the world. Toby has authored over 100 blogs, the books Agile Audit: Transformation and Beyond and Only Audit What Matters, and several chapters of ISACA’s CISA Manual. Finally, as a Senior Manager in IT Control, Toby also puts theory into practice.

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To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

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To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

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After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

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To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

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After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

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We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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