Reviewing Other People's Report Writing Course (Self-Paced)
IDAUDT9502SP

Module 1: Government Auditing Standards over Audit Reports and the Review Process

• Understand Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) requirements over audit report development and content.
• Apply these standards when performing a review of the audit report.

Module 2: Report Review Strategy

• Understand report review strategies.
• Review components of the audit report for flow and accuracy.

Module 3: Report Structure and Readability

• Ensure a report is understandable and can be easily read using the Plain Writing Act of 2010.
• Use the HOCs and LOCs model.
• Use the BLUF model.
• Use the 5 Elements.
• Correctly target the intended audience.

Module 4: Report: Elements, Transitions, Polishing Techniques and Feedback

• Understand how report objectives should link to findings.
• Understand placement of transitions within paragraphs.
• Provide effective feedback.