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AGA-Sponsored Training Courses

Writing Reports More Effectively

Writing performance audit reports can take more time than the rest of the audit process combined. To make matters worse, it sometimes generates arguments and even hostility among the audit staff. This course will help overcome that problem and improve the quality of the reports. It covers the differences between deductive and inductive writing, and the virtues and efficiencies of team writing. Adopting the techniques from this course will make the process of writing performance audit reports faster and less painful.

The course covers the following topics:

·        The difference between inductive and deductive writing

·        Writing as a team

·        Characteristics of effective reports

·        Specific techniques to improve your writing

·        Improving the editing process


CPE credits: 8

Field of Study: Auditing

Format: Lecture, Group Discussions and Writing Samples

Length:
1 day

For pricing and scheduling information, contact onsitecourses@agacgfm.org.