Description
This interactive module focuses on the skills needed to lead effective audit planning meetings and facilitate productive discussions within governmental audit teams. Participants will explore strategies for leading meetings that encourage collaboration, intentional curiosity, professional skepticism, and diverse perspectives when identifying and addressing audit issues.
The module examines the key considerations for governmental audit planning meetings, including how to prepare an effective agenda, manage timing, facilitate discussion, and address the technical topics required by professional standards. Participants will consider how effective communication and thoughtful questioning can help audit teams better understand risks and identify opportunities to improve the audit approach.
Through brainstorming, discussion, and practical application, learners will evaluate how stronger planning meetings can contribute to more efficient and effective governmental audits. Participants will develop an action plan for incorporating these meeting and facilitation techniques into their own engagements.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the purpose and key outcomes of an effective audit planning meeting for governmental audits
- Facilitate a discussion that elicits a variety of perspectives and encourages professional skepticism across the governmental audit team
- Apply best practices to prepare for and lead a governmental audit planning meeting, including preparing an agenda, managing the timing, and covering topics required by the professional standards
Prerequisites
- 2+ Years Professional Experience
Advanced Preparation
None
