The planning process is a critical factor in the success of an audit engagement. It could mean the difference between an efficient and effective audit engagement and an engagement that went over budget and struggled to achieve all the audit objectives. The purpose of any audit engagement is the achievement of the audit objectives. The success of the engagement may well depend on the planning. There are a number of things that impact the planning, such as the number of available auditors, the auditors' experience levels, the time allotted, the complexity of the audit objectives, and in some cases, the location of the engagement.
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JonSherr Enterprises
Internal Audit Instructor
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Mr. Keith has over 40 years of audit experience and served as the Chief Audit Executive for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) for 11 years before his retirement in 2012.
As the Chief Audit Executive for MARTA, he was responsible for administering the overall audit activities for the Department of Internal Audit.
He has been a volunteer seminar instructor for the Institute of Internal Auditors. He currently teaches audit webinars, including:
• Writing Effective Audit Observations
• Putting the Quality in Audit Reports
• What it Takes to be the Auditor-In-Charge
• Assessing Risk and Evaluating Controls
• What It Takes to be the Auditor-In-Charge
He has been published three times in the IIA Magazine’s “Back to Basics” section. He has a degree in Economics from Clark Atlanta University. His certifications include Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).