The success of an audit engagement often depends on the performance of the Lead Auditor. There are certain skills and attributes a Lead Auditor should have to successfully lead an audit engagement. They must understand their audit manual and the key audit standards to effectively get the job done.

Audit leaders today need to know how to run a team properly so that every project runs smoothly. They must provide directions to the audit team; assess the quality of the work of the audit team; provide ongoing communication to audit management and audit clients; develop the draft report; prepare for the exit conference; assess the performance of the audit team; and many other minors

This webinar will provide the information necessary to provide effective leadership in audit engagements.

The Lead Auditor has a lot of responsibilities. They must provide directions to the audit team; assess the quality of the work of the audit team; provide ongoing communication to audit management and audit clients; develop the draft report; prepare for the exit conference; assess the performance of the audit team; and many other minor activities. The success of an audit engagement will often depend on how well the Lead Auditor carries out those functions. 

The speaker of this webinar will help you to understand the skills needed and the responsibilities of the Lead Auditor.

Learning Objectives:-

• To analyze the key skills and attributes of the lead auditor.
• To discuss the key responsibilities of the lead auditor.
• To explain the key audit standards for the lead auditor.
• To discuss the leadership skills assessment tool.

Areas Covered:-

• IIA Standards
• GAGAS Standards
• Audit Knowledge
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills 
• Leadership Skills
• Leadership Skill Assessment Tool