Writing to Achieve Results
Everything you need to know to write more effective, audience-tailored, logical audit reports. CPE: 1.5
Why do so many audit reports fail to achieve results? The main problem stems from the fact that, all too often, reports focus on the writer instead of the reader. Audience consideration is vital when it comes to writing a robust, useful audit report.
This training course is designed for individuals who want to improve their business writing skills.
The learning objectives include the following:
- Discover the building blocks of writing to achieve results
- Use the building blocks to evaluate all forms of writing
- Understand the importance of mind mapping for organizing your thoughts
- Understand the importance of using transparent structure
Files included in the training:
- Webinar recording
- Webinar slides
CPE: 1.5 Hours
Category: Auditing
Delivery Method: Self-Study
Format: Video
This is a 1.5-hour previously recorded AuditNet webinar with Jim Kaplan and Bill Woodington.
Your Instructor
AuditNet® is the Global Resource for Auditors, and serves the global audit community as the primary communications resource with an online digital network where auditors share resources, tools, and experiences including audit work programs and other audit documentation.
As the first online portal for the global audit community, AuditNet® has been at the forefront of audit websites dedicated to promoting the use of technology. http://www.auditnet.org/
Jim Kaplan, the founder of AuditNet®, became a Certified Internal Auditor in 1984. He has continuously promoted and encouraged the use of technology and the Internet for audit productivity.
As an active member of the IIA, he has held many positions at the local and International level. He is a founding member of the Northern Virginia Chapter and served as Chapter President in 1989. He retired from his government audit director position in 2005. He is the founder and President of AuditNet®, the global resource for auditors, and has been identified as an Internet for Auditors pioneer. Jim's contributions to the profession were recognized by the IIA (2007 Bradford Cadmus award) and the Association of Local Government Auditors (Lifetime Achievement Award). In addition to the IIA, he is a member of the Association of Local Government Auditors and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.