Supervision

Requirement: Supervision

8.87

Auditors must properly supervise audit staff.

Application Guidance: Supervision

8.88

Audit supervision involves providing sufficient guidance and direction to auditors assigned to the audit to address the audit objectives and follow applicable requirements, while staying informed about significant problems encountered, reviewing the work performed, and providing effective on-the-job training.

8.89

The nature and extent of the auditors’ supervision and the review of audit work may vary depending on a number of factors, such as the size of the audit organization, the significance of the work, and the experience of the auditors.