Plenary Session

Course Description

Explaining Audit Results to Policy-makers

In this session, participants will learn theories and practice tools to present audit and finance results to policy-makers.  They are busy, they have many tasks, and we can explain complex topics to them clearly.  From Greek theories on communication to presenting with clear information and context, we'll cover time-tested tools that will help you get to the basic message sooner and inform governing groups about the important results of our audit and finance work.

Love Triangle - Audit Risk, Internal Control, and Sampling

Audit risk, internal control, and sampling are key components to any audit. It is important not only to understand each of those aspects, but also to understand how they relate to each other. We will examine the various components of audit risk and internal control and how those may impact sampling.

What You Will Learn

Creating Impactful Relationships with Managers    

• How relationships help the auditor influence organizational change.
• The executive mindset.
• 7 ways to enhance relationships with executives.

Love Triangle - Audit Risk, Internal Control, and Sampling

• Review the components of audit risk
• Review concepts of internal control
• Understand how these components can impact audit sampling

Who Should Attend?

APIPA conference sessions are intended for island government accountability professionals.  Audit, budget, finance, accounting, and related management and staff members will find interest and value in this presentation.