Some people will say that an internal audit report is meant to communicate what an audit found or make recommendations for improvement. However, the ultimate goal of an internal audit report is to persuade readers to take action. The writing style of an internal audit report can make a big difference in persuading readers to take complete and timely corrective action. The audit report’s content informs readers, but the writing style is what motives them to act. Below are some tips to help you during the internal audit report writing process so that you can make an impact and inspire action.
