Audit Reports can significantly lose their effectiveness if not written professionally with a purpose. Communication for the auditor is a fine art and, once perfected, can take on more importance than the audit itself. One of the primary responsibilities of the internal audit function is to communicate how an organization needs to change its behavior. Persuasive communication is thus an essential skill for all auditors. Each internal audit act...

One of the goals of an internal audit project is to improve an organization's overall ability to function effectively. The goal is accomplished through the identification of control weaknesses, potential process improvements, and positive change opportunities. Audit workpapers facilitate this process by enabling auditors to document work performed from the planning stage to the final closing meeting. Workpaper objectives include:- Document the...

Join Google and Carahsoft for a session where we'll discuss key considerations and steps for building your agency's disaster recovery plan. This webinar will specifically cover:Google Cloud Disaster Recovery ToolboxData Management via a Web-Based Console or API'sAutomated Backups and Point in Time RecoveryOn-Premise Recovery using GCPApplication RecoveryRemote RecoveryHistorical Data RecoveryData Corruption Recovery

Internal audits are an important requirement for effective corporate governance. The internal auditor is at the front line in evaluating management's internal control, assessing the accuracy of financial information, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Learn how to perform these important duties and comply with the professional auditing standards. "Internal Audit 101" is the perfect CPE course to provide an introduction to inter...

This is the third in our one-day CPE training seminars for skill building within the internal audit function. Do you have an Internal Audit department with the need for manager training? As a follow-up to Audit 101 and 201, Audit 301: Becoming a Manager helps auditors becoming Management and active leaders for their audit teams. This CPE training course gives Managers oversight on how to review a file, properly budget and forecast projects and...

Develop much-needed skills to protect against today's cyber-attacks. Join us for SANS Reno Tahoe 2019 (February 25-March 2), and get hands-on training needed to sharpen your skills and accelerate your cyber security career. SANS is recognized around the world as the best place to develop the deep, hands-on cyber security skills most needed right now. Register today for immersion training that will provide you with the skills to defend your org...

Seminar Information Does your staff understand the "terms of sale" of your international transactions? It is critical to comprehend the seller and buyer's rights and obligations with respect to the shipping or transportation of goods. Take this class to understand who is responsible for insurance and when transfer of risk moves from the Seller to the Buyer. Learn the different meaning between domestic and international terms. One of our most p...

Join us for a unique, interactive course that "walks you through" the Internal Audit process. "This course is not just for auditors or new auditors. It is for anyone who wants an understanding of the relationship between business objectives, risk, control, assessment and reporting." This comprehensive internal audit training course is for anyone who wants to have a strong base of knowledge and understanding of the essential audit and the perso...

Join us for a unique, interactive course that "walks you through" the Internal Audit process. "This course is not just for auditors or new auditors. It is for anyone who wants an understanding of the relationship between business objectives, risk, control, assessment and reporting." This comprehensive internal audit training course is for anyone who wants to have a strong base of knowledge and understanding of the essential audit and the perso...

The Northern Virginia Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA NOVA is pleased to invite you to join us on Thursday February 28, 2019, at our IC IT Day. This year’s theme is “Achieving Mission Through Technological Advantage” and our speakers and panelists will be addressing the key topics of AI, Cyber, Cloud, RPA, and Blockchain. The IT Day will be held at the Hyatt Fairlakes in Fairfax,...