Jonnie Keith has been in auditing over 40 years. He retired in 2012 as the Assistant General Manager (AGM) of Internal Audit with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) in Atlanta, Ga. He served in that capacity for over 10 years and was responsible for administering the overall audit activities including: P Read more
The success of an audit engagement often depends on the performance of the Lead Auditor. There are certain skills and attributes a Lead Auditor should have to successfully lead an audit engagement. They must understand their audit manual and the key audit standards to effectively get the job done. This webinar will provide the information necessary to provide effective leadership in audit engagements.
Course Objectives:
The learning objectives include:
• Gaining an understanding of the key skills and attributes of the lead auditor
• Gaining an understanding of the key responsibilities of the lead auditor
• Gaining an understanding of the key audit standards for the lead auditor
• Providing a leadership skills assessment tool.
Why Should You Attend
The Lead Auditor has a great deal of responsibilities. They must provide directions to the audit team; assess the quality of the work of the audit team; provide on-going communication to audit management and audit clients; develop the draft report; prepare for the exit conference; assess the performance of the audit team; and many other minor activities. The success of an audit engagement will often depend on how well the Lead Auditor carry out those functions. This webinar is to help you understand the skills needed and the responsibilities of the Lead Auditor.
Course Outline:
Audit Standards Relative to the Lead Auditor
• IIA Standards
• GAGAS Standards
Lead Auditor Skills and Attributes
• Audit Knowledge
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership Skills
Leadership Skill Assessment Tool
What You Get:
• Training Materials
• Live Q&A Session with our Expert
• Participation Certificate
• Access to Signup Community (Optional)
• Reward Points
Who Will Benefit
• Staff Auditors
• Government Auditors
• Compliance Auditors
• Internal Control Specialists
• Public Accountants
• Accounting Analysts
• Business Analysts
• Quality Control Specialists
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