EXPLORING HOW EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN AUDITORS AND MANAGEMENT CAN ENHANCE AUDIT OUTCOMES

Annotation:  This scientific paper examines the critical role that effective communication and collaboration between auditors and management play in enhancing audit outcomes. It explores how open, transparent, and constructive dialogues between auditors and management teams can help identify risks, improve decision-making, and ensure that audit findings are accurately understood and addressed. The paper also highlights the importance of fostering a cooperative environment where both parties work together to achieve common goals, ultimately leading to more effective and efficient audits. Through case studies and real-world examples, this research demonstrates how improved communication and collaboration can enhance audit quality, reduce errors, and lead to more actionable recommendations.

Keywords: Audit, Effective Communication, Collaboration, Auditors, Management, Audit Outcomes, Transparency, Risk Identification, Decision-Making, Audit Quality, Constructive Dialogue, Cooperation, Audit Findings, Audit Efficiency, Actionable Recommendations.