Writing in Plain Language for Auditors

This course is offered in French.

Clear writing is critical for every stage of an audit, from planning documents to the final report. For auditors, explaining complex issues clearly can be challenging.
This course will teach you how to improve the clarity of your writing by applying the principles of plain language, in alignment with ISO 24495-1, the international standard for plain language writing. You will learn how to write with greater clarity, coherence and flow and produce texts that are easy to read and understand.

The course outlines the impact of today’s information environment and literacy levels, which can affect the ability of the target audience to read and understand information.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE

This course is intended for auditors at any level who wish to improve their writing skills.

FORMAT

This 7-hour virtual course will be offered in two 3.5-hour sessions. It includes a mix of instructor-led content, interactive exercises and discussions.

COURSE OUTLINE

March 24 | 09:00 am – 12:30 pm ET

• Today’s information environment
• Basics in literacy
• Plain language
• The 6 steps for writing in plain language
  Step 1: Know your audience
  Step 2: Identify your purpose
  Step 3: Choose and organize your information

March 25 | 09:00 am – 12:30 pm ET

Step 4: Write in plain language
Step 5: Apply information design principles
Step 6: Test your content and its visual presentation

Note: This course does not require work outside of training hours. However, you will need to bring with you a short document that you have written or contributed to for exercises during the training.

ACCREDITATION

Course hours can be submitted for CPE or CPD credits, subject to approval by IIA, CPA Canada, or other professional associations.

CANCELLATION POLICY

A cancellation fee of $100 (plus applicable tax) will be applied to cancellations received up to 30 days before the first day of the course. Refunds will not be issued after that date. Substitutions will be permitted up to 10 days before the first day of the course for a fee of $50 (plus applicable tax).

CAAF reserves the right to cancel the course due to insufficient registration. Should CAAF decide to cancel a course, registrants will be notified two (2) weeks in advance and will be given the opportunity to receive a full refund or defer their enrolment to a future course offering.