Do you need to know what is important about the changes to the internal control requirements for performance auditors in the 2018 Yellow Book? This course will give you the insight you need to get prepared before you begin your next audit. As of the summer of 2019, performance auditors following GAGAS are required to […]
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Auditing to Support a Performance Audit Report: Live & Customized
Do you audit first and worry about the report at the end of the project? Maybe you’ve realized that no amount of editing will fix a performance audit report for an audit that went off the rails. In this course, we will look at the critical components of an audit report and how to create […]
How to Manage an Audit Project: Live & Customized
As the lead on an audit project, you are no longer just a technician, but a teacher, a coach, and a manager. In this two-day course, learn how to manage an audit project. Keep a handle on project quality, scope, and resources while communicating clearly with stakeholders. We will also cover how to develop your staff […]
Audit Risk Assessment and Planning: Live & Customized
A focused planning process, including a pointed audit risk assessment, is key to creating results that compel action! The ultimate impact of your audit report often depends on how you start out. By asking a series of specific questions regarding risk and user needs, you can shape your audit project into something interesting and valuable. […]
Audit Methodology Workshop: Live and Customized
An audit methodology is where the rubber hits the road on an audit. So are you cruising or skidding? Have you ever wanted to say something in your audit report that you can’t support with evidence? Or have you ever wasted a significant amount of time on an audit methodology that you didn’t need to perform? […]
Performance Audit Reporting: Live & Customized
Is your audit report getting the attention it deserves? By making a few simple changes, you can catch the attention of your stakeholders while maintaining your credibility. In this customized course, we will weigh a variety of ideas to refresh your reports and streamline and simplify the performance audit reporting process in order to […]
Forecasting for Profit in Tough Times
You’ve been tapped to create the forecast process for your division. Now what? Even if you understand the basics, what can you do to make the process faster? More efficient? Cleaner? More accurate? Just better? We’ll discuss best practices in budgeting and forecasting, along with some tips and tricks to make your product the best […]
Internal Control Workshop: Live & Customized
How do you make sure bad things don’t happen? Implement an internal control! In this comprehensive workshop, learn how to define risks and apply controls to mitigate the risks – without creating a burdensome bureaucracy. We will create relevant internal controls and evaluate whether the controls will work together in an integrated manner to achieve […]
Maximizing Cash Flow
To ultimately succeed, a business must be able to generate a healthy cash flow. Without it, the business will be unable to pay its bills and react quickly to market opportunities or threats. Learn the secrets of working capital management that Dell, Wal-Mart, and Apple use to manage their working capital and turn their operations […]