CFO Series: How to Survive an Audit and Avoid Pitfalls!

Description

If the word audit makes your team groan, you’re not alone. Whether it’s an internal review, a regulatory exam, or a full-blown financial audit, most finance and accounting teams face scrutiny from multiple directions. This seminar helps participants understand what auditors are really looking for, how to align your goals with theirs, and what you can do to make the audit process smoother, less stressful, and more productive.
You’ll learn what to expect during each phase of the audit-planning, fieldwork, and reporting and walk away with practical strategies to improve your communication, documentation, and overall preparedness. Whether you’re supporting an external audit, prepping for compliance testing, or working with internal auditors, this session will help your team respond with clarity, confidence, and professionalism. We will show you how to streamline the audit process so it is easier for you and for the auditors, which saves time and money.

Objective

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...Distinguish between internal, external, and compliance auditsIdentify audit objectives and how to support them during engagementsPrepare effectively for the planning and fieldwork phasesImprove communication with auditors and reduce common audit frictionRespond confidently and constructively to audit findings

Credit Types

CPE – Auditing