Internal Audit Professional Series - Module 10: Findings & Reporting

Create compelling audit findings, actionable recommendations, and professional audit reports that drive organizational improvement.

This is Module 10 of the 18-part Internal Audit Professional Series, completing the Core Processes Level with essential communication skills.

📚 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

✓ Finding Development — Structure findings using Condition, Criteria, Cause, Effect (C-C-C-E)

✓ Root Cause Analysis — Identify underlying causes of control failures

✓ Recommendation Writing — Craft actionable, measurable recommendations

✓ Finding Classification — Risk-rate findings appropriately

✓ Report Structure — Design professional audit reports

✓ Executive Summaries — Write summaries that capture attention

✓ Report Writing — Clear, concise, professional communication

✓ Management Responses — Facilitate constructive responses

✓ Report Distribution — Appropriate dissemination practices

✓ Audit Committee Presentations — Present findings effectively

📦 WHAT'S INCLUDED:

- 50 Professional Presentation Slides

- 10 Ready-to-Use Templates:

- Finding Documentation Template

- Root Cause Analysis Worksheet

- Recommendation Tracker

- Finding Rating Matrix

- Audit Report Template

- Executive Summary Template

- Management Response Form

- Report Distribution Log

- Presentation Template

- Follow-Up Tracking Tool

🎯 WHO IS THIS FOR:

- All internal audit professionals

- Audit managers reviewing reports

- CAEs presenting to audit committees

- Organizations improving report quality

- CIA exam candidates

✅ GIAS 2024 ALIGNED | COMMUNICATION EXCELLENCE

💼 CREATED BY: Amer Morgan, CIA, CRMA, CFE — 30+ years audit leadership experience