Where do you turn when you get in a sticky situation on a government audit and the rules in don’t tell you what to do? Yellow Book ethics and independence standards! As a public servant, the government auditor needs to keep the beneficiaries of government programs in mind as they conduct their work and seek […]
Documenting Controls
What gets measured gets done! After describing the control in great and glorious detail, remember to answer the below questions when documenting controls.
7 Tips for Better Graphics & Tables
Graphics and tables make your audit reports pop! Follow these 7 tips to make the biggest impact on your audience.
How to Create an Inclusive Workplace During the Holidays
Celebrating DEI doesn’t have to be tricky! Lisa M. Ong, CPA PCC, shares how to create an inclusive workplace during the holidays.
Audit Recommendations: 5 Tips for Eliciting Change
Don’t leave audit recommendations up to interpretation! Follow these 5 steps to ensure your auditee is on the right path to elicit change.
Make Internal Control Come Alive
Special thanks to John J. Hall, CPA, President, Hall Consulting, Inc. for providing this valuable information on internal control.
Keep the Big Picture in Mind When Reviewing Audit Documentation
Stand back and enjoy the glorious big picture perspective when reviewing working papers before delving into the details.
Ways to Quantify a Finding
Here are several ways (with examples!) to quantify a finding, because numbers are the key to making issues real.
Risk-based Auditing in Government
Nearly all auditors claim to practice risk-based auditing, but most are actually using a process-based approach. Why switch? Because risk-based auditing helps organizations to use their audit resources to the greatest benefit. In this engaging session customized for government auditors, Toby DeRoche, MBA, CIA, CCSA, CRMA, CFE, CISA, CICA, SA, cAAP explores the ideas behind […]