Description

In the world of government auditing, having sufficient and appropriate evidence is not an option. It is a required Yellow Book standard! Whether preparing for peer review, defending findings, or collaborating across teams, audit work papers must stand alone and speak for themselves. This course empowers government auditors to master the art and science of indexing and referencing which transforms required documentation from a compliance chore to a strategic asset. This course builds on basic concepts and tasks to expand participants’ understanding of why evidence is the foundation supporting the overall message in government audit reports. Through real-world examples, work paper demonstrations, and practical templates, auditors will learn how to build an audit trail that is easy to navigate, defensible under scrutiny, and aligned with professional standards. Whether a new auditor building foundational skills or an experienced team member excited about refining their approach, do not miss this opportunity to attend an immersive course that will equip auditors with skills to document work papers and successfully conduct a referencing assignment. Learning Objectives:

• Determine how to document work papers throughout the audit cycle that support planning, findings, conclusions, and recommendations
• Describe indexing common best practices that will equip government auditors with the tools to ensure documentation is not just organized, but also traceable, transparent, and supports audit integrity
• Identify roles and responsibilities of the audit team, managers, and auditors assigned to prepare and index work papers, and complete referencing assignments
• Recognize the benefits of improving communication between the audit team and referencer during the referencing assignment
• Determine how to write and respond to the referencer’s comments

Program Knowledge Level: Basic NASBA Field of Study: Auditing (Governmental) Formal Learning Program Type: Group Learning Format: Webinar or In-Person Who Should Attend: Governmental auditors who seek to learn new skills and have responsibility for preparing work papers and completing referencing assignments Prerequisites: None Advance Preparation: None Recommended CPE Credit: 4 Hours Instructor: Frank W. Jones, CIA Questions? You can find our FAQ here.