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Where There Is Risk, There Must Be Choice
In this episode of THE SAMPLE, Leita Hart-Fanta, CPA discusses the connection of Risk and Choice and what to do with an inherent risk once identified.
5 Audit Report Writing Tips
Let’s rationally approach (like a good auditor always does) these 5 audit report writing tips so that we save time and reduce frustration for ourselves and our dear audit team.
How to create useful audit report recommendations
The audit report recommendations describe the actions you hope that management is going to take as a result of your findings. And if you do not clearly describe what you want, squirrelly behaviors can result.
What is Inherent Risk?
In this episode of THE SAMPLE, Leita Hart-Fanta, CPA answers the question, “What Is Inherent Risk?” Inherent risk is all the bad stuff that happens when you take action, or when you decide to do something. Leita looks at some examples of risk.
Bad Listening Habits
In this episode of THE SAMPLE, Leita Hart-Fanta, CPA points out 8 bad listening habits that you can conquer just by being aware of them. We all have bad listening habits – but auditors do not have the luxury of indulging in them! If auditors don’t listen, they can damage their relationship with the auditee and/or come to false conclusions on the audit.
How Do I Teach My Clients About Internal Controls?
In this episode of THE SAMPLE, Leita Hart-Fanta, CPA answers the question, “How Do I Teach My Clients About Internal Controls?” Does your auditee recognize that they are responsible for internal controls? Leita shares tips on how to introduce your client to the COSO model without overwhelming them.
What’s in an action plan for audit findings?
A wise auditor will ask for specifics from the auditee in their action plan for audit findings so that audit follow-up is easier.
How Much Yellow Book CPE Should I Earn?
In this episode of THE SAMPLE, Leita Hart-Fanta, CPA answers the question, “How Much Yellow Book CPE Should I Earn?”
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