# Interviewing Techniques for Auditors Course (Self--Paced)

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## Overview

Sharpen the skills needed to obtain testimonial information for an effective audit! Learn the mechanics of effective interviewing techniques through lectures, discussions, and simulated interview exercises. Witness the major steps of the interview process demonstrated in a mock interview. Identify proven interviewing techniques, and through role playing, identify your own style and practice the proven techniques. While designed for auditors, anyone who conducts interviews to obtain information for analysis purposes will find this course useful.

## What you'll learn

- Plan and conduct effective audit interviews using an eight-step model.
- Conduct effective individual and team interviews.
- Manage the interpersonal dynamics that occur between auditors and auditees.
- Select an appropriate note-taking technique.
- Listen more effectively during an interview.
- Use appropriate questioning and paraphrasing skills.

## Curriculum

#### Module 1: Overview

- Understand the purpose and value of audit interviews in collecting evidence
- Differentiate between testimonial, documentary, and physical evidence
- Explore the strengths and limitations of testimonial evidence
- Learn how interviews can elicit both perspectives and facts
- Identify the role of tone, neutrality, and empathy in interview success

#### Module 2: Ingredients of Effective Interviews

- Practice different questioning styles: open, closed, probing, and leading
- Develop paraphrasing skills to reinforce understanding and gather more detail
- Strengthen active listening abilities using verbal and non-verbal cues
- Recognize how non-verbal communication shapes interview outcomes
- Learn note-taking techniques: narrative, graphics, and abbreviations

#### Module 3: How It Works

- Apply a structured, eight-step audit interview model
- Plan and schedule interviews, define objectives, and arrange logistics
- Follow a systematic questioning and response process
- Review and document interview findings effectively in post-interview steps

#### Module 4: Conducting the Interview

- Conduct interviews using real-world audit scenarios
- Build interview plans based on three key areas of inquiry
- Utilize audit interview worksheets for consistency
- Demonstrate questioning, paraphrasing, and summarizing techniques

#### Module 5: Team Interviews

- Understand the benefits and challenges of team-based audit interviews
- Use team roles effectively: questioner, recorder, and facilitator
- Practice team coordination and role division for optimal outcomes
- Plan and execute interviews collaboratively with audit partners

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $1199