Audit
Programs
AuditNet Links
AuditNet Library
Sarbanes-Oxley
Page
AuditNet
Newsletter
Ask
the Auditor
Audit
Jobs
Partner
Discounts
Search the Site
Our
Sponsors
Advertise
Sign
the Guestbook
AuditNet
Home Page
Essential Communication Books for Auditors
Writing High-Impact Reports: Proven Practices for Auditors and Accountants
To Revise or Not to Revise: The Essential Guide to Reviewing Somebody Else's Writing
Tell It to the CEO: How to Write Compelling Executive Summaries and Briefings
You might think that the above three books on communication skills for
auditors
were written by different authors. You would be wrong as they were all
written by Angela J. Maniak, a business communications expert. I have met
and worked with Angela in my audit past and found her approach to be both
insightful and useful for auditors at all levels. One of the most critical
skills that auditors need is the ability to clearly and concisely
communicate findings and recommendations to senior management and the Board.
The author’s presentation in each of these books is in an easy to read
format with a summary card and CD. The CD provides key points, writing tips,
worksheets, a sample report and a review exercise for each chapter.
The following summaries provide what is available in each of the books. In my opinion every professional audit library should include books on communication skills and these provide a solid foundation. Make them required reading for the entire audit staff whether it is newly hired staff auditors or experienced audit managers. Remember writing audit reports and communicating is not only a matter of saying the right things but also saying it right. These books will definitely help you say it right!
All of these books can be ordered from Amazon.com directly from the AuditNet Bookstore or by clicking on the book images below.
Writing
High-Impact Reports: Proven Practices for Auditors and Accountants
Write audit reports that get read, remembered, and acted upon—quickly and completely!
The value of every audit engagement is displayed in the audit report. The
report must capture the attention of diverse readers, describe issues in a
convincing fashion, and document complete action plans that fix and prevent
problems. Audit professionals must compose their reports to highlight the
most significant issues and publish their results within days of completing
their fieldwork.
Writing High-Impact Reports: Proven Practices for Auditors and
Accountants presents scores of practical techniques that show
auditors how to present their results clearly, quickly, and convincingly. In
this book, readers will discover:
• Why recipients don't always grasp the significance of issues presented.
• How to make it easy for readers to understand and accept key points.
• A step-by-step process for writing and publishing timely reports.
• Proven methods for writing high-quality reports and eliminating the need
to re-write.
Writing High-Impact Reports is a complete toolkit including a CD-ROM of printable materials, a laminated Tip Sheet to carry into the field, and a bound book in a handy lay-flat binding.
To
Revise or Not to Revise: The Essential Guide to Reviewing Somebody Else's
Writing
Are you spending too much time editing other people's writing?
To revise or not to revise: that is the editor's dilemma. When a colleague submits a document for your review, is it acceptable to leave well enough alone, or do you want to make the document really shine? Business and professional managers often act as editors of their work team's writing, and they frequently find themselves caught up in a whirl of revisions, re-writes, and delays. They may find that writers become discontented and procrastinate on their writing assignments. These are costly consequences of a necessary review and editing process.
To Revise or Not to Revise: The Essential Guide to Reviewing Somebody Else's Writing takes a pioneering approach to solving a common academic, business, and governmental problem: On-the-job editing can escalate the cost of producing documents, delay the publication of important information, and demoralize professionals whose written words are re-written by someone else. In this new book, managers will discover how to stop re-writing and start getting better writing from their staff and colleagues.
To Revise or Not to Revise is a complete toolkit including a CD-ROM of printable materials, a laminated Tip Sheet, and a bound book in a handy lay-flat binding.
Tell
It to the CEO: How to Write Compelling Executive Summaries and Briefings
Tell executives what they need to know—in a page or less!
When an executive calls on you to present a one-page summary of your latest project, can you deliver? Are you able to condense your data, convey your key points, show the implications of your results, and get agreement to action steps in just a few moments or a few paragraphs? Executive summaries or briefings are the most influential business documents you will ever write. They are your best (and sometimes only) chance to influence executive actions and decisions that directly affect you and your organization.
Tell It to the CEO: How to Write Compelling Executive Summaries and
Briefings shows you how to present the very best of your work to
your CEO and other executives in the very best light. The book offers a
step-by-step approach and scores of examples that demonstrate how to:
• Tell executives what they need to know—in one page or less.
• Use compelling language to get executives' attention.
• Put things in perspective to show executives the business impact of your
points.
Tell It to the CEO is a complete toolkit including a CD-ROM of printable materials, a laminated Tip Sheet, and a bound book in a handy lay-flat binding.
Angela J. Maniak is recognized worldwide for her expertise in helping audit professionals write effective and timely reports. Maniak has consulted to over 100 organizations throughout the world and is the author of four other books on report writing and review.
