Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
MACI-0070
Organization's ID:
5802
Organization:
Management Concepts, Inc.
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
2 days, 14 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 1 Accounting, Auditing or Business Administration
Description

Objective:

To provide the skills necessary to generate audit reports that meet generally accepted government audit standards (GAGAS).

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply GAGAS in preparing performance and financial audit reports
  • Improve writing by correcting common flaws in paragraph and sentence structure
  • Use planning, monitoring, and review processes to prepare effective audit reports
  • Tailor report segments and sections to the knowledge levels and interests of likely readers
  • Design conclusions and recommendations that motivate readers to take prompt action

General Topics:

  • "reader friendly" writing techniques
  • Audit findings and recommendations
  • Common reporting problems and how to avoid them
  • Audit report standards for content and quality
  • Enhancing the audit report review process
  • Financial and audit reports
  • Tools and techniques for efficient report development
  • The latest Yellow Book updates
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
Supplemental Materials