Communication and Reporting: Interpersonal Skills in Internal Audit

Communication and Reporting: Interpersonal Skills in Internal Audit

Communication and Reporting: Interpersonal Skills in Internal Audit

As internal auditors, value is not only in ‘what we do’ but ‘how we do it’. Both the IIA and profession as a whole has made significant strides is positioning the Internal Audit function as a collaborative partner, while minimizing the adversarial relationship that can make even the best Internal Audit functions ineffective. This session will focus on how to maximize the value of internal audit engagements and interactions with management and the auditees to enable to effectively gather information while also supporting their role as a trusted business advisor. The session will cover:

 • Why interpersonal skills are important
 • Non-verbal communication
 • Interview
 • Reporting