Interviewing Skills for Auditors (CRS-2007)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

13h (4 sessions)

Audience

All employees

Description

Course Description: This course will provide knowledge, skills, strategies, and techniques to conduct successful audit interviews. This workshop will include interview simulations followed by videotaped feedback. At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Know the different types of interviews held in the Office.

• Use the interview as a key component to the audit process.

• Plan the interview to get the information mandatory.

• Apply different types of probing questions and interview styles to get information mandatory.

• Demonstrate the opening, questioning, and closing phases of the interview.

• Create a positive environment which promotes the exchange of information; and

• Demonstrate reliable and appropriate note taking during the interview.

Target audience: AP VFM 0D to AP VFM 03, AP FIN 0S to AP FIN 03.

Completion timelines: Must be completed within the first year at the office.

Externally hired employees: AP FIN 01–03, AP FIN SE, AP VFM 01–03, and AP VFM SE must complete this course within the first 2 years at the office.

Time code: PD4499

Cancellation policy: Participants may cancel their registration up to 48 hours before the course start time. Any cancellations must be promptly communicated to their manager.