Certificate in Effective Communication & Report Writing Skills for Internal Auditors

The Certificate in Effective Communication & Report Writing Skills for Internal Auditors course is a professional training programme designed to enhance communication skills and improve internal audit report writing. It aims to help internal auditors effectively communicate their findings to boards and senior management, thereby increasing the impact and credibility of internal audit functions. This course offers up to 24 CPD points and is suitable for a range of audit and assurance professionals.

You will learn to assess and optimise your communication skills, influence senior management, and utilise various communication channels to meet diverse stakeholder needs. The course covers effective audit report writing training, strategies for delivering compelling messages, and techniques to improve acceptance and implementation of audit recommendations. You will also develop practical skills in structuring reports, crafting risk statements, and following up on audit recommendations.
More details are available in the course brochure.

The course uses a highly interactive methodology that combines theoretical knowledge with practical activities, including group discussions, role plays, and case studies. It is aligned with the 2025 global internal audit standards and incorporates the IIA competency framework to ensure relevance and effectiveness. Active participation through quizzes, polls, and exercises reinforces learning and skills development.

This internal audit training course is ideal for chief audit executives, heads and directors of internal audit, senior audit managers, and internal auditors seeking to enhance their communication and audit reporting skills. It is also suitable for assurance professionals, compliance officers, health and safety professionals, and quality auditors involved in internal audit and assurance activities.

Delegates must have relevant educational and professional qualifications to attend this internal audit certification course. No advanced preparation is required before joining. The course assumes participants have a foundational understanding of internal audit practices to fully benefit from the training.

Key topics include internal audit communication skills, challenges in effective audit reporting, communication fundamentals, stakeholder engagement, listening and interviewing skills, negotiation and influencing techniques, and the full audit reporting process from drafting to delivery. Specialised training on audit report writing and handling difficult communication scenarios is also provided.

The course is offered both in-person and live online, providing flexible access for delegates globally. Participants must have a stable Wi-Fi connection and keep their cameras on during online sessions to comply with NASBA CPE credit requirements. The course includes interactive sessions, practical activities, and recorded modules for audit purposes. Full course duration details are available in the course brochure.

This course is accredited by NASBA. Participants who attend all sessions and successfully complete the assessments will receive an Informa Connect Academy Certificate of Completion and up to 24 CPE credits. This confirms their enhanced skills in internal audit communication and report writing. If criteria are not fully met, a Certificate of Attendance indicating hours completed will be issued.

This audit report writing training focuses on producing clear, concise, and persuasive internal audit reports that deliver real organisational change. It covers best practices in report structure, editing, style, sentence construction, and use of visuals to enhance readability. The course enables auditors to build impactful audit findings and recommendations that gain senior management agreement.

Yes - we offer early bird discounts for the Certificate in Effective Communication & Report Writing Skills for Internal Auditors course, so the earlier you register, the better the rate you’ll secure. Organisations sending multiple participants can also benefit from group booking discounts, making it easier and more cost-effective to train full teams or departments together.

If you’re interested in group bookings or want to check available discounts, contact us at meenquiries@informa.com.

We also provide in-house and fully customised training solutions, where the programme can be tailored to your organisation’s specific goals, strategy needs, or internal capability requirements. For customised or in-company training, reach our Corporate Training Solutions team at cts@informa.com

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Internal audit reporting is the process of documenting and communicating audit findings, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders such as senior management and the audit committee. It ensures that key issues are clearly presented, supported by evidence, and structured in a way that drives understanding and action. Effective internal audit reporting focuses on clarity, accuracy, and actionable insights to improve organisational performance and decision-making.

Internal auditors need a combination of clear, concise writing and strong verbal communication skills to effectively convey audit findings and recommendations. Key skills include active listening, stakeholder engagement, interviewing and questioning techniques, and the ability to present findings confidently. Auditors must also be able to influence senior management, manage conflict, and adapt their communication style to different audiences to ensure their messages are understood and acted upon.