How to Audit Human Resources

Audit the human resources function using a structured framework designed to uncover risk and improve performance. This course presents the key questions to ask during a human resources audit, explains the rationale behind each line of inquiry, and highlights practical techniques for identifying areas of concern. By following this systematic approach, you can conduct a thorough evaluation of policies, processes, and controls, using the course as a foundation for an in-depth analysis of the entire human resources function.
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Author: Steven Bragg
Course Number: AU1040

Learning Objectives
  • Recognize how to determine the importance of the human resources department and its manager within an organization.
  • Specify how to spot whether tactical plans are being followed within the human resources department.
  • Identify how the human resources department assists a firm’s acquisition activities.
  • Recognize how the human resources staff can most effectively assess job candidates.
  • Specify the circumstances under which training is most needed in an organization.
  • Identify the activities associated with career planning.
  • Specify the circumstances under which the input of a labor attorney is most useful in the human resources department.

Level: Overview
Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study
NASBA Category: Auditing
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Latest Review Date: April 2026
Program Registration Requirements: Click on the Enroll button to pay for and access the course. You will then be able to download the course as a PDF file, then take an on-line examination, and then download a certificate of completion if you pass the examination.
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