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Impactful Audit Reports 2 Credits

Mar 04, 2024, 12:30 PM ET

Impactful Audit Reports 2 Credits

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Mar 04, 2024, 12:30 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • To discuss the format of a good audit report.
  • To analyze practical tips that will allow their audit reports to be more actionable.
  • To discuss the tips that can be used to better the writing skills.
  • To discuss some of the PowerPoint tips.

Course Overview

Was your latest audit finding powerful?

And did your team enjoy writing it? 

Findings can be fun to write and read. 

Yes, fun!

By following a few key guidelines on content and organization, you can create an audit report masterpiece your team can be proud to stand behind.

On top of that, a logically organized audit finding sprinkled with interesting facts and including clear, feasible recommendations can be one of an auditor’s best tools for eliciting change.

Whether writing the first audit report or your one hundredth audit report, there is always room to improve.

The quality of that report will have an impact on how well the report is understood and accepted.  Even a report with the best information and recommendations may not be acted upon if the report is poorly written and hard to understand. 

Poor quality reports can result in misunderstandings and poor decisions.

This CPE Auditing course will discuss how you can write an audit report that lands in the right lap and gets the attention and follow-up it deserves.

This course covers the following Major Topics: 

  • Back to the Basics 
  • Grab Attention and fast 
  • Typical Audience 
  • Three types of readers 
  • Parts of an Internal Fraud Report 
  • The Five C’s 
  • Choose Colors Carefully 
  • Remove Bias and Blame 
  • Being Smart if the Key 
  • Shall We Dance 
  • Writers Block Tips 
  • How do we do this 
  • Good Fluff 

In this CPE webinar speaker, Denise Cicchella will also talk about tips to understand your readers and how to customize the report for them. There will be a bonus section for the trends toward PowerPoint reporting of audit findings.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Nano Credits for All Qualifications

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Auditing for CPA in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Auditing for CPA in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Auditing for CPA in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Auditing for CPA in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Denise Cicchella
Denise Cicchella

Founder & CEO, Auspicium

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Denise Cicchella is a seasoned expert in audit and compliance, boasting over two decades of experience in the industry. As a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), she has a distinguished track record of enhancing organizational integrity and efficiency through meticulous financial oversight and strategic risk management. Denise’s expertise spans various sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, and finance, where she has consistently demonstrated her ability to uncover and mitigate fraud, optimize internal controls, and drive compliance initiatives.  

Denise is a published author and has written four books on internal audit and project management.  They are:

  • Construction Audit Guide:  Overview, Monitoring and Auditing
  • Effective Auditing for Corporates
  • Essentials of Construction Management and
  • Construction Audit Building a Solid Foundation.

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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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A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. These sessions meet the standards set by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn credits through live webinars?

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.

Are the live webinars approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our live webinars are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the high standards for quality, interactivity, and educational content set by these organizations.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with live webinar courses?

To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

How can I access my webinar completion certificates?

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.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

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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Stephanie Otto, CPA (US)
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The speaker was very easy to understand and her pace was perfect for me to keep up. The content was very practical to use, not only in audit reports, but also in other reports, training materials, etc.

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Bruce Hayden, CPA (US)
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Very good instructor, really good and direct information and content.

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