Description

Sam and Abdullah examine why the field work phase causes so many audit delays, even when planning looks solid. From missing documentation and vague responsibilities to last-minute client scrambles, Sam explains how weak leadership and poor communication turn a one-week engagement into a multi-month ordeal, and walks through the daily tracking systems and checkpoint meetings that prevent it.

• (00:00) - Welcome to Audit Smarter
• (01:16) - Importance of Structure and Leadership
• (03:16) - Planning for the Unexpected
• (06:48) - Effective Field Work Strategies
• (09:27) - The Role of Clear Communication
• (12:31) - Using Audit Trackers
• (17:45) - Maintaining Accountability
• (20:38) - The Importance of Efficiency in Field Work
• (21:27) - Client Communication Strategies
• (24:38) - Organizing the Audit Process
• (28:08) - Daily Updates and Open Communication
• (32:32) - Role of Managers in Field Work
• (36:27) - Avoiding Scope Drift
• (38:12) - Concluding Thoughts on Field Work

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullah-mansour-454959108 

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