Original IGATI Catalog Description:

THE NEW AUDITOR IN CHARGE (AIC)

CPE Credits: 40

Length: 5 Days

 Course Overview

This course will enable you as a new AIC to accept responsibility for supervising an entire audit from assignment to report issuance. You will learn to plan, organize and direct the activities of your audit team. The course will provide you with methods and techniques to enhance your team’s productivity and the timeliness of your audits. Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Define the role of the Auditor-In-Charge,

• Use communication skills to improve team interrelationships,

• Understand fundamentals of leadership,

• Plan effective audits,

• Manage the audit by motivating employees, establishing good customer relationships, and setting priorities,

• Review audit documentation and ensure quality control,

• Apply effective and efficient report editing techniques, and

• Use time management techniques.

Who Should Attend?

Auditors who plan to apply for Auditor-In-Charge (AIC) positions or who have recently been assigned AIC responsibilities. Participants should generally be at the GS-12 or above with 4 or more years of audit experience.

Prerequisite: None

Field of Study: Management

Course Level: Intermediate

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