Surgent's Value-Added Internal Control Communications (Audit Skills Training - Level 6) (A6M2)

Description

In order to retain existing clients, lower fee pressures and gain invaluable referral sources, financial statement auditors must place a priority on being a value-added business advisor. This module will provide tips and techniques for helping clients improve financial reporting, operations and compliance.

Highlights

• Importance of placing a priority on being a value-added business advisor
• Identifying business advisory matters
• Anticipating and preventing internal control issues related to reliable financial reporting, operational efficiency or compliance
• Communicating financial analysis
• Tips for cross-selling additional services

Objectives

• Describe the importance of making value-added business advice to clients a priority
• Discuss how to build trust with the client to be a better business advisor
• Explain how to anticipate and prevent issues that could negatively impact clients

Designed For

Accountants with business advisory and client service responsibilities on audit engagements.