Audit Reports can significantly lose their effectiveness if not written professionally with a purpose. Communication for the auditor is a fine art and, once perfected, can take on more importance than the audit itself. One of the primary responsibilities of the internal audit function is to communicate how an organization needs to change its behavior. Persuasive communication is thus an essential skill for all auditors. Each internal audit act...

One of the goals of an internal audit project is to improve an organization's overall ability to function effectively. The goal is accomplished through the identification of control weaknesses, potential process improvements, and positive change opportunities. Audit workpapers facilitate this process by enabling auditors to document work performed from the planning stage to the final closing meeting. Workpaper objectives include:- Document the...

Internal audits are an important requirement for effective corporate governance. The internal auditor is at the front line in evaluating management's internal control, assessing the accuracy of financial information, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Learn how to perform these important duties and comply with the professional auditing standards. "Internal Audit 101" is the perfect CPE course to provide an introduction to inter...

This is the third in our one-day CPE training seminars for skill building within the internal audit function. Do you have an Internal Audit department with the need for manager training? As a follow-up to Audit 101 and 201, Audit 301: Becoming a Manager helps auditors becoming Management and active leaders for their audit teams. This CPE training course gives Managers oversight on how to review a file, properly budget and forecast projects and...

By now you’ve heard a million times that networking is key to getting ahead in your career. But really very few people LOVE to network, so what are rest of us supposed to do? Instead of fumbling with conversation starters or only talking to people you already know, join GovLoop and your government peers after work on Tuesday, February 26, from 5:30-8:30 pm for an interactive, in-person GovUp. We’ll explain how everyone from introve...

In the Federal IT workforce, success often depends on discerning professionals who are adept at juggling responsibilities that require both strong technical knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills. ACT-IAC's NexUS community will host the final forum of 2018 focusing on the skills required for success in this career field. This forum will feature experts from industry and government who will share insights on what it takes to thrive and ex...

Today's Contracts for Tomorrow's Government: Getting the Best Out of the Federal Acquisition ProcessAcross the federal government, agencies are urged to take advantage of the efficiencies and effectiveness that information technology offers. Register today for the Federal IT Acquisition Summit. You'll hear from seasoned government professionals as they provide insights into key trends and developments in federal IT contracting. During the ple...

This forum seeks to bring together people from the data, analysis, financial, policy and public communities to better understand the challenges and solutions to financial integrity. This forum is looking to provide cases of how using seemingly disparate data led to company or agency success. We want you to imagine the possibilities and provide you with a couple of tools along the way. Keynote Speaker:Suzette Kent, Federal Chief Information Of...

Hurricane season is now through October. With last year's series of natural disasters in Texas, Louisiana, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and the crippling winter storms in the Northeast, is your organization fully prepared to cope with a catastrophic event? Learn about New COOP Requirements, Federal Government Policy, Best & Proven Practices and what they mean for your organization. The Federal Government’s continuity requirements are...

Identity and Access Management is key and crucial to managing the roles and access privileges of individual network users through a digital ID that has to be maintained, modified and monitored throughout what many call “the access lifecycle”. This entire process is inextricably linked to the security and productivity of an organization to protect their digital assets and enhance business productivity. Whether it be an individual di...