Overview  

Effective, timely, and transparent communication is at the heart of every successful audit. It ensures that auditors, clients, and regulators are aligned, fully understand the audit's scope and objectives, and are promptly informed of key findings or issues. 

This webinar is designed to empower auditors with the skills to deliver clear and persuasive audit findings while producing comprehensive reports. Participants will gain practical strategies for crafting impactful audit messages, organising reports effectively, and engaging with key stakeholders to ensure that audit insights are understood and actionable. 

Join Bekithemba Ndebele (ACCA) on the 18th of November 2024 from 10h00 to 12h00 and discover best practices in audit communication, learn how to refine your reporting techniques, build stronger client relationships, and drive informed decision-making through meaningful audit outcomes. 

Learning objectives  

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• Understand the essential elements of clear and persuasive communication in the audit process. 

• Learn techniques to organise and format reports for maximum clarity and impact. 

• Adapt your messaging to address the unique needs of clients, regulators, and other key stakeholders. 

• Develop skills to convey complex audit results in a straightforward and compelling manner. 

• Apply industry standards to improve the quality of both written reports and oral presentations. 

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• Principles of Effective Audit Communication 

  • Key elements. 

  • Effective engagement techniques.  

  • Common barriers.  

  • Overcoming barriers.  

  • Real-world examples.   

• Structuring Audit Reports 

  • Comprehensive audit report components. 

  • Organising findings.  

• Tailoring Communication to Stakeholders 

  • Understanding stakeholder needs and perspectives.  

  • Customising messages to specific audiences.  

• Best Practices for Written and Verbal Communication 

  • Clear and concise writing tips.  

  • Effective verbal communication techniques. 

Obtaining your CPD certificate 

This training is compliant with the International Education Standard (IES7) issued by the International Federation of Accountants and recognised for CPD by relevant professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA, IAC, IIA, SAICA and SAIPA. 

All attendees are issued with a CPD certificate available in an online profile.   

About the presenter 

Bekithemba Ndebele ACCA   

Bekithemba Ndebele is an Associate of the Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). He completed his articles with PNA Chartered Accountants in 2015 after which he worked in the private sector as Group Finance Manager at Shearwater Adventures (Pvt) Ltd until December 2020.    

Bekithemba is currently a managing partner at Zuva Financial Services (Pty) Ltd where he is responsible for tax advisory, assurance, business valuations, accounting, and business mentorship and acceleration.   

Who should attend? 

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

• Registered auditors. 

• Independent reviewers. 

• Trainee accountants. 

Price 

• R 450.00 - Online admission - Individual. 

• Group Price 1 - From R337 per person (up to 5 users)  

• Group Price 2 - From R260 per person (up to 10 users)  

• Group Price 3 - From R224 per person (over 11 users) 

Steps to register for the event:  

If you already have a profile, login and register for the webinar. 

If you don’t have a profile, create a free profile then login and register for the webinar. 

Click here to create a free profile (There is no charge to create a profile and gain access to our free Monthly Practice Management Series). 

Click here to find out about the Technical Resource Centre & CPD Subscription options. 

Additional material 

By attending this webinar you will be provided with: 

A summarized slide presentation. 

Reference documents and/or course material where available. 

You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar. 

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