What is a CES audit/review and what do examiners look at?
Member activities are randomly selected for review throughout the year to ensure compliance. Audits are usually conducted by AIA/CES staff and/or CES Audit/Review Committee members and subject matter experts. Almost any activity will be audited that reports unusually large amounts of LU hours. Self-reported activities draw special attention from examiners, especially those claiming HSW. Particularly scrutinized are self-reported activities that could be interpreted as part of your daily job rather than as an activity from which you acquire new knowledge. Occasionally, someone will report several activities, such as a research project and attendance at a program, on one form. A separate form should be submitted for each learning activity. When reporting committee or board activities, you should describe the research you did in preparation for the activity and the specific new knowledge you gained as it relates to your actual practice. Participation on a committee or board is an excellen
