Audit Report Writing and Findings
Audit findings get argued about when they are vague or overstated, and the underlying problem goes unfixed. This course covers writing findings that are specific, evidenced and hard to dismiss.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why findings get argued about instead of fixed
- 02Structuring a finding: condition, criteria, cause and effect
- 03Evidence sufficiency and referencing
- 04Grading findings consistently by risk
- 05Recommendations that can actually be implemented
- 06Handling disagreement and management responses
- 07Writing an executive summary people read
What you will gain
- Structure a finding with condition, criteria and effect
- Support each finding with sufficient evidence
- Grade findings consistently by risk
- Write recommendations the auditee can implement
- Handle disagreement over a finding professionally
- Write reports executives will actually read
Who should attend
- Internal and quality auditors
- Compliance and assurance staff
- Audit team leaders
- Anyone writing formal audit findings
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 23 to 24 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 7 to 8 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 1 to 2 Feb 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 6 to 7 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 21 to 22 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Quality & Auditing
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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