Mr.Jonnie T. Keith

Area Of Expertise : Auditing
50 Years Of Experience
Training Industry : Banking & Insurance

Jonnie Keith has been in auditing for over 50 years. He retired in 2012 as the Assistant General Manager (AGM) of Internal Audit with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) in Atlanta, Ga. He served in that capacity for over 10 years and was responsible for administering the overall audit activities. At this position, he was also responsible for the review and approval of all internal audit correspondence including audit reports, executive summaries, internal and external correspondence, etc.
Prior to that, he worked at MARTA as the Operational Audit Manager and Senior Contract Compliance Auditor. He also worked at Norfolk Southern Railway (formerly Southern Railway) as a senior operational auditor and started his career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta as a bank examiner.
Jonnie Keith received a BA degree in Economics from Clark Atlanta University (formerly Clark College). His certifications include:
 
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
  • Certified Internal Control Auditor (CICA)
He has been a volunteer seminar instructor for the National Office of the Institute of Internal Auditors for several years. 
 

14 results Found
Recorded Webinar

Putting the Quality in Audit Reports

How well you communicate that information is critical to getting management’s acceptance of your findings and their agreement with your recommendations. A well-written audit report adds value to your clients by providing information that is :  Accurate Obj ...

  • Basic & Intermediate & Advanced
  • 90 Mins
Recorded Webinar

Assessing Audit Evidence

The objective of every internal audit engagement is to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of key management controls in the area that’s under review. In order to do that, the auditor has to decide what evidence to review and how much is needed to achieve th ...

  • Basic & Intermediate
  • 60 Mins
On-Demand Webinar

Writing Effective Audit Observations

As you develop conclusions, findings, and recommendations, you must present them to your client in a logical, complete, and objective way. This process provides an easy way to consistently develop and present your observations. The components in this process i ...

  • Basic & Intermediate & Advanced
  • 90 Mins
Recorded Webinar

Effective Audit Engagement Planning

The planning process is a key factor in the success of any audit engagement.  It could mean the difference between an efficient and effective audit engagement and an engagement that went over budget and struggled to achieve all the audit objectives.  The pur ...

  • Basic & Intermediate
  • 60 Mins
Recorded Webinar

Report Writing Techniques For Audit Professionals

The information provided in the audit report needs to inform your audit client and sometimes persuade them of your recommendations. The key to writing a focused report is knowing your readers and how they plan to use the report. And because the report is usual ...

  • Intermediate
  • 90 Mins
Recorded Webinar

Putting The Quality In Audit Reports

How well you communicate that information is critical to getting management’s acceptance of your findings and their agreement with your recommendations. A well-written audit report adds value to your clients by providing information that is :  Accurate Obj ...

  • Basic & Intermediate
  • 90 Mins
On-Demand Webinar

Writing Effective Audit Observations

The key to writing an effective audit observation is having a comprehensive structured process. The Institute of Internal Auditors recommends a process known as the 5Cs: Criteria Condition Cause Consequences (Effect) Corrective Action (Recommendation) ...

  • Intermediate
  • 90 Mins
Recorded Webinar

How to Assess Risks and Evaluate Controls

One of the primary objectives of every auditor is to assess organizational risks and evaluate the effectiveness of the controls established by management to mitigate those risks. The Institute of Internal Auditors has set forth the standards for auditors to us ...

  • Intermediate
  • 90 Mins
Recorded Webinar

What it Takes to be the Auditor-In-Charge

The success of an audit engagement often depends on the performance of the Auditor-In-Charge. There are certain skills and attributes and AIC must master to successfully lead an audit engagement. They must understand the key audit standards to grasp the respon ...

  • Intermediate
  • 90 Mins
On-Demand Webinar

Writing Effective Audit Observations

The key to writing an effective audit observation is having a comprehensive structured process. The Institute of Internal Auditors recommends a process known as the 5Cs: Criteria Condition Cause Consequences (Effect) Corrective Action (Recommendation) ...

  • Intermediate
  • 90 Mins