In this special episode of THE SAMPLE, Leita Hart-Fanta, CPA talks to Charles Hall, CPA about how to report Yellow Book findings.
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Linkage: How Audit Objectives, Risk, Findings & Evidence Fit Together
Always make sure the major parts of the audit fit together. The objective is satisfied, and the risks are addressed. The findings address the objective and the risks while supported by evidence… Linkage!
Ways to Quantify a Finding
Here are several ways (with examples!) to quantify a finding, because numbers are the key to making issues real.
3 Phases of Editing a Finding
Before giving the final version of your audit report to your readers, make sure you check off these 3 phases of editing a finding.
How to Take the “Ouch!” Out of Editing
Take the “ouch” out of editing by requesting an outline from the author first and keep their voice throughout the writing. If a sentence is fine the way it is, leave it the heck alone!
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