Audit 502: The Art of Discipline and Getting Things Done
March 27, 2025
Webinar
2 CPE
Instructor
Jennifer Louis
Audit 502: The Art of Discipline and Getting Things Done
Jennifer Louis
Bio
Jennifer F. Louis, CPA
Jennifer F. Louis, CPA has over 14 years of experience in designing and presenting high-quality training programs in a wide variety of technical and "soft skills" topics needed for professional and organizational success. In 2003, she co-founded Emergent Solutions Group, LLC, a consortium of professionals serving organizations on a project or part-time basis, to create a division dedicated to training services. She was most recently Executive Vice President/Director of Training Services at AuditWatch, Inc., a highly respected training and consulting firm serving the audit profession. During her six years at AuditWatch, Ms. Louis served in many other capacities, including Vice President of Product, and instructor and consultant for the firm's Audit Productivity Improvement ProgramTM and various other training courses. She also co-authored a manual on value-added auditing.
Before joining AuditWatch, Ms. Louis was the financial/operational audit manager at AARP. While at AARP, she served as one of their specially trained facilitators available as a resource throughout the organization for designing and leading strategic meetings and training sessions. Ms. Louis was also an audit manager for Deloitte and Touche, LLP. During her years in that firm's Washington, D.C. office, she served as an instructor for the firm's national "Train the Trainers" program.
Ms. Louis graduated summa cum laude from Marymount University with a BBA in accounting. She is also a member of several prestigious professional associations.
The Art of Discipline and Getting Things Done
Applying Better Time, Team, and Project Management Techniques provides best practices for various areas that support this culture of discipline, including time, team, and project management. Those in a supervisory or managerial role must create a culture of discipline, where a high priority is placed in accomplishing responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner. Note: This course is recommended as a part of an 8-hour audit skills curriculum for managers, while it is also appropriate for anyone who has responsibilities for project and time management. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Learning Objectives
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
Identify the traits of a disciplined culture for teams
Recognize best practices for project and time management
List ways to manage stress for maximum productivity
Recall best practices for effective meetings
Major Topics
The major topics covered in this course include:
Creating a culture of discipline
Project and time management best practices
Avoiding common time wasters
Tips for both getting, and staying, organized
Managing stress for yourself and others
Managing productive meetings
CPE Credits Available
2 CPE
2
Personal Development
Things to Know About This Course
Course Level
Basic
Professional Area of Focus
A&A
Advanced Preparation
None
Intended Audience
Accountants with responsibilities for task, project, or team management