About Session
Join Dr. Toby Groves in a compelling session where forensic data methods meet audit communications. This session will explore how auditors and other professionals presenting high-stakes data can adopt the precise and persuasive presentation techniques used by expert witnesses in court to elevate their audit reporting and stakeholder communications. Dr. Groves, along with expert guest Natalie Lewis, a seasoned forensic accounting witness, will guide you through the methods that transform complex financial data into compelling and understandable insights for critical settings. Learn how to harness these techniques to present audit findings with clarity and engage and influence your audience effectively. Whether you’re addressing management, a board, or external stakeholders, these skills are essential for every auditor aiming to make an impactful presentation.
Major Subjects
- Precision in Presentation: Applying forensic standards to audit presentations.
- Engaging Communication: Techniques for engaging and retaining audience attention.
- Evidence-Based Reporting: Using evidence validation methods from forensic accounting to bolster report credibility.
- Responsible Persuasion: Balancing persuasive communication with ethical responsibility in reporting.
Learning Objectives
- Identify at least one forensic standard of presentation that can enhance the precision and effectiveness of audit reporting.
- Identify at least one technique for maintaining and capturing audience attention, using methods tested in courtroom settings to improve stakeholder engagement during audits
- Identify at least one evidence validation technique from forensic accounting to strengthen the credibility and reliability of audit findings.
Method of Delivery: Group Internet Based
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: 2 years of business experience or equivalent higher education
Advanced preparation: Not required
CPE Credit: 1 hour
Who should attend: Auditors, CPAs, and governance and compliance professionals interested in improving data presentation skills.
