LOGO AA Roundup March 30, 2011
3 Can we have a copy of your procedures? The first question the auditor’s ask:
Can we have a copy of your procedures?
Why?
Obvious Answer To audit the procedures and make sure we are following our procedures
Text in here Are we consistent? Are we following GAAP? Do we have proper internal controls? Assign responsibility State the rules in one simple, easy to use format Document and date changes Other Reasons
Types of Procedures Example: -Office procedures TimeForce Requisition approvals Budget reports
Steps: Logo 1.Make a list of procedures you will need to create
Steps (Continued) 2.Determine layout and design Example: Determine headings Determine sections
Example: 1.Title 2.Purpose 3.Policy Authority 4.Procedure Details 5.Date of revision 6.Approval dates Steps (Continued)
3.Determine the key issues (content) Key components Brainstorm How specific outline first Steps (Continued)
4.Review the flow of the content and process May have to flowchart the process Steps (Continued)
Example of guide to writing policy and procedure documents BOOM (Business Office Operating Manual)