Managing Audit Quality and Workpapers - In-Person
Dive into the heart of auditing excellence with our "Managing Audit Quality and Workpapers" course.
It's more than just a learning event; it's an opportunity to enhance the very fabric of your internal auditing capabilities to produce quality auditing workpapers and effective reports.
Totaling eight CPE credits, this intermediate to advanced level course welcomes you with or without prerequisites. Designed to resonate with those who hold a genuine passion for uplifting their auditing acumen, our program is rooted in authenticity, aiming to forge a deep connection with each attendee through sincere, insightful, and practical knowledge sharing.
At the core of our agenda lies the ambition to not only navigate but master the complexities of internal audits and their documentation within the auditing workpapers. We delve into topics rich in relevance and applicability such as internal audit standards, risk assessment, audit planning, and the nuanced art of crafting high-quality auditing workpapers. Leveraging technology, we'll explore innovative ways to conduct audits that are not just efficient but also impactful with supporting auditing workpapers.
Our learning objectives are designed to mirror your aspirations for growth. From understanding the audit process to identifying risks, evaluating and documenting internal controls in the auditing workpapers, gathering audit evidence, and preparing auditing workpapers, we cover it all. Moreover, we emphasize developing interpersonal and team-building skills alongside understanding the audit communication process, ensuring you're equipped to lead with confidence and clarity.
The course unfolds across various sections, each meticulously crafted to offer a comprehensive understanding of high-quality internal auditing. We start with an overview, setting the stage for deeper exploration into internal audit standards and frameworks, improving audit planning and risk assessment, conducting high-quality audit fieldwork, and refining auditing workpaper quality.
Concluding the audit, using audit software, implementing an internal audit quality program, and looking ahead are all integral parts of our curriculum, designed to prepare you for the future of internal auditing.
"Managing Audit Quality and Workpapers" is not just a course; it's a commitment to excellence, a promise to elevate the quality of your work and the impact you can make within your organization. Join us on this enlightening journey and let's redefine the standards of internal auditing together.
Details on Event Presentation
Offered in over forty cities on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
NASBA Program Disclosure
Program Level of Understanding: Intermediate - Advanced
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Delivery Format: On-site Training (Group-Live); Seminar (Group-Live)
NASBA Field(s) of Study: Auditing
CPE Credits: 8, based on 50 minutes of instruction per hour
CPE Event Highlights
- What are the IIA Auditing Standards
- Objectives for the Internal Audit function
- High-Quality Auditing
- Internal Audit Process Improvements
- Risk-based Auditing Plans
- Conducting High-quality Fieldwork with workpapers
- High-quality Audit Evidence documented in workpapers
- Documentation of Exceptions in workpapers
- Implementation of a quality program including for the workpapers
Learning Objectives
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Attendees will understand how an audit is conducted
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Attendees will learn how to identify risks
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Attendees will learn how to evaluate and document internal controls in the auditing workpapers
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Attendees will discover the best techniques for gathering audit evidence and their documentation in the auditing workpapers
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Attendees will see the importance of preparing auditing workpapers
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Attendees will discuss interpersonal and team-building skills
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Attendees will understand the audit communication process
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Key Issues on the Agenda
Section 1 - Overview of High-Quality Internal Auditing
Section 2 - Internal Audit Standards, Studies and Frameworks
Section 3 - Improving Audit Planning and Risk Assessment
Section 4 - Improving Detail Audit Planning
Section 5 - Conducting High-Quality Audit Fieldwork
Section 6 - Refining Auditing Workpaper Quality
Section 7 - Concluding the AuditSection 8 - Using Audit Software
Section 9 - Implementing an Internal Audit Quality Program
Section 10 - Going Forward
Summary of the Subject Matter
At CCS, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of internal audits through our comprehensive in-person event on 'Managing Audit Quality and Workpapers'. This event is designed to provide a deep-dive into the world of internal auditing, focusing on the critical components of quality management and leaving behind effective auditing workpapers.
Our experienced professionals share valuable insights on planning, conducting, and managing internal audits, with a special emphasis on creating efficient and effective auditing workpapers.
Whether you're a novice or an experienced auditor seeking to elevate your skills, our workshop offers a wealth of knowledge, tools, and auditing workpaper techniques to ensure your internal audit processes align with industry best practices. Join us and take a significant step toward enhancing your organization's internal audit quality management.