Sunday, October 18, 2009

Business Lunch Tips for Auditors

1. Always place you napkin in your lap and use it as needed.
2. Always say please and thank you.
3. Don't eat too fast or too slow, try to stay in step with your host.
4. Always take modest portions and not heaping helpings.
5. If you don't like something just leave it on your plate.
6. Be polite and respectful at all times
7. Never smoke at the table.
8. Never begin to eat until everyone at your table has been served.
9. Never slurp a drink or with a straw.
10. Never chew ice during a meal or at the table.
11. Never use toothpicks at the table.
12. Never get up and leave the table without first excusing yourself.

Friday, October 16, 2009

Cut Your Public Audit Bill

1. Bag food to work, to save on food during working sessions with auditors
2. Change procedures and processes only if you really have to; otherwise, don't change a thing.
3. Close books monthly on time.
4. How many sub-organizations do you really need? Limit organization units.
5. Anticipate what auditors will ask for.
6. USE INTERNAL AUDIT STAFF and get more audits done!!!!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Why Travel on Audits Light


#10: Nobody can steal your luggage
#9:  Be more independent
#8:  Extra time to get to the airport
#7: Volunteer to be bumped, as no worry about luggage coming on the same flight
#6: Catch public transportation, as no suitcases to roll around among lots of people
#5:  Don’t wait for getting luggage
#4:  Avoid tipping
#3:  Be environmental, as fewer luggage means less weight to lift
#2:  Avoid fees
#1: “Lost Luggage