Lesson: Documentation of Communication

Instructor: Nick Palazzolo
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In this lesson, Nick Palazzolo discusses the importance of documenting communication during an audit process. He explains that documentation is crucial for maintaining accountability and ensuring that all parties are knowledgeable about the discussions and decisions made. The lesson highlights situations in which auditors and management need to document their communication, including significant findings and communications with governance. Instructions are given on what to include in the audit documentation, such as detailed summaries or copies of management communications, as well as the varying levels of detail required for different types of communications. This lesson emphasizes the value of thorough documentation in the audit process.

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In this lesson, Nick Palazzolo discusses the importance of documenting communication during an audit process. He explains that documentation is crucial for maintaining accountability and ensuring that all parties are knowledgeable about the discussions and decisions made. The lesson highlights situations in which auditors and management need to document their communication, including significant findings and communications with governance. Instructions are given on what to include in the audit documentation, such as detailed summaries or copies of management communications, as well as the varying levels of detail required for different types of communications. This lesson emphasizes the value of thorough documentation in the audit process.

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