In this, the first of four comprehensive Audit Staff Essentials courses, first year audit staff members will be provided with the foundational knowledge essential for success - both in their initial engagements and throughout their careers. This course lays the groundwork for developing proficient auditors and valuable firm members, shifting the perspective from academic learning to practical application within a firm's context. Dynamics of internal firm and client relationships are outlined, emphasizing the core competencies required of an auditor. This course not only prepares participants for immediate success within the firm but also introduces key concepts for continuous career advancement. Complementing this first course in the Audit Staff Essentials series, our New Staff: Practical Application course further enhances the skill set of first-year audit staff, ensuring they are well-prepared to undertake tasks typical of their role. Together, these courses offer a comprehensive toolkit for new auditors, setting them on a path to excellence and long-term success in their careers.
DESIGNED FOR
First year auditors and the newly graduated.
BENEFITS
- Recognize the audit's purpose, phases, and procedures performed during each
phase of an audit.
- Distinguish among the performance requirements of preparation, compilation, and
review engagements.
• Identify key concepts and techniques of interpersonal behavior and communication.
• Recall the importance of professional skepticism and identify when and how to use
professional judgment and skepticism in the audit.
- Recall the basics of the audit risk model, including assertions.
- Recognize the different qualities of audit evidence and the techniques used to
obtain evidence in order to form an opinion on the financial statements and related
disclosures.
- Identify the purpose and importance of audit documentation and the fundamental
principles and their application.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Audit basics
- Audit risk model
- Professional skepticism
- Key communication skills
- Working papers and documentation
- Professional standards and behavior
- New auditor's role in an engagement
PREREQUISITES
None
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None