Auditing, often viewed as a purely theoretical exercise, can suffer from inefficiencies and lack of practical application. This governmental auditing CPE course transforms auditing into a dynamic, results-oriented process by focusing on Audit Project Management. We acknowledge the common frustrations auditors face, such as unstructured projects and unclear objectives, and agitate the need for a more systematic approach. The solution offered is a hands-on, practical session that equips you with Project Management Principles tailored for auditing. You will learn to establish a formalized structure for your audit projects, align processes with appropriate tools, and effectively manage risks. The governmental auditing CPE covers essential aspects like identifying project sponsors, creating concise project plans, defining clear roles and responsibilities, and managing communication effectively. By the end of this government auditing CPE course, you will be able to conduct audits more efficiently, ensuring your efforts yield the desired results while avoiding common pitfalls like scope creep.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Project Management Principles Overview;
Establishing a formalized structure for audit projects;
Evaluating structures correlating processes and tools;
Audit management platform and software;
Identify importance of establishing project sponsor (vision, guidance, exc);
Project Management plan (you can do it in your head!);
Identification and documentation of project goals;
Metric and standards of success;
Clear roles and responsibilities;
Risk assessment and management;
Establishing dates of action;
Communication management; and
Avoiding scope creep.
Major Topics
Project Management Principles
Structure of Audit Projects
Processes and Tools
Audit Management Software
Project Sponsor
Project Management Plan
Project Goals
Metric and Standards of Success
Clear Roles and Responsibilities
Risk Assessment and Management
Establishing Dates of Action
Communication Management
Avoiding Scope Creep