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Better, Faster, Cheaper: Streamlining Your Internal Audit: Written Communications, Closing the Audit, and Following Up on Corrective Actions

Practical skills in timely observations and communication and systematic

Lauren DealKCPV

Created by Lauren Deal, Kathleen Crawford, Peter VanRysdam

Learn how to deliver clear audit communications, efficiently close audit engagements, and follow up on corrective actions. Build the judgment needed to meet IIA standard 2420 and ensure your findings are understood and acted upon. Gain practical skills for timely observations and systematic reporting.

ACI | Aug 2026 | 115 min

What You Will Learn

You'll start by exploring how to make timely observations and communicate them clearly. Step-by-step guidance connects IIA standard 2420 requirements with everyday audit responsibilities. Through practical examples, you'll learn to prepare written communications, organize closing activities, and evaluate corrective actions using a structured approach.

Key Features

  • Write clear, effective audit communications that support sound decision-making
  • Organize and manage closing activities to complete audit engagements efficiently
  • Apply structured follow-up procedures to confirm corrective actions are addressed

Target Audience

Perfect for internal auditors, audit managers, risk professionals, and assurance practitioners with some experience in the field. If you want to improve your audit communications, streamline closing activities, and ensure corrective actions are followed up effectively, this course will help you reach those goals.

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