In this government auditing CPE course, two retired Federal Regional Inspectors General will discuss Audit Interviewing. While the audit CPE course is directed to government auditors, the information should also assist CPAs conducting Single Audits.
The government auditing CPE course addresses why we conduct interviews, who we should interview, the types of interviews, conducting the interview and dealing with difficult interviewees. It also covers the difference between interviews and interrogations and some aspects of nonverbal communication, including body language.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Why interview and who to interview;
Types of interviews;
Preparing for and conducting interviews;
Differences between interviews and interrogations; and
Dealing with difficult interviewees.
Major Topics
Why interview and who to interview with government auditing
Types of interviews
Preparing for and conducting interviews
Differences between interviews and interrogations
Dealing with difficult interviewees
