Responsible Individuals - The Key Traits of a Good RI

Objectives

The course will consider the various aspects of the role of a Responsible Individual (RI) in ensuring the quality and profitability of audit assignments. It will also look at the responsibilities of the RI within the firm’s quality management processes and how the RI can develop the next generation.

Key topics

The course will cover the following points:

• Understanding the firm’s Quality Management procedures
• Understanding the client
• Guiding the audit function in a firm
• Pulling a team together
• Leading by example & creating the correct culture
• Communicating issues and mentoring the team
• Managing client expectations
• Keeping an eye on the budget
• Dealing with problems & reviewing the file
• Signing the audit report

Who should attend

Any current RI would benefit from the course, as well as those looking to progress into the role of RI in the future.