Audit 307: Client and Profitable Engagement Management
2.00 Credits
Member Price $89
Non-Member Price $109
Overview
Client and Engagement Management - Managing the Black Holes That Erode Profitability will provide guidance on how to maximize return on time spent with critical areas, such as budgeting, scheduling, client assistance, and delegation. Sound client and engagement management can influence both the effectiveness and efficiency of an audit engagement. Note: This course is recommended as a part of a 16-hour audit skills curriculum for in-charge or supervisor auditors, while it is also appropriate for anyone who has responsibilities for client and audit engagement management. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Highlights
The major topics covered in this course include:
- Importance of quality control on audits
- Why engagement budgets are not used, and how to overcome the barriers to success
- Determining useful budget amounts to use as a tool
- Better engagement scheduling tips for improved efficiency
- Making sure the client is ready on the first day of the audit
- Delegating for professional development and leveraging audit hours
- Handling difficult delegation scenarios
- Better engagement wrap-up tips and techniques
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
Accountants with responsibility for clients and engagements
Objectives
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Identify critical responsibilities for client and engagement management
- Recall guidelines for better engagement budgeting and scheduling
- Identify supervision and delegation techniques
- Recognize best practices for wrapping up engagements on time and within budget
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Jennifer Louis, Business Learning Institute
Jennifer F. Louis, CPA, has more than 18 years of experience in designing and instructing high-quality training programs. In 2003 she formed Emergent Solutions Group, LLC, serving organizations by providing training services on a project-specific or parttime basis.
Most recently, Ms. Louis was executive vice president / director of trainingServices at AuditWatch, Inc., a premier training and consulting firm serving the audit profession. She began her career at AuditWatch as vice president of product development. Before joining AuditWatch, Ms. Louis was the financial/operational audit manager at AARP.
Ms. Louis also was an audit manager for Deloitte & Touche LLP. During her years at Deloitte & Touche’s Washington D.C. office, she was a frequent local and national instructor. She also served as an
instructor for the firm’s national “Train the Trainers” program.
Non-Member Price $109
Member Price $89