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Audit & Assurance: Staff Two - In-Person

Audit & Assurance: Staff Two - In-Person

Advance your career in auditing with the Audit & Assurance: Staff Two – In-Person training program.

 

Designed for first-year audit staff, this course offers a comprehensive and practical approach to mastering essential audit functions, such as internal controls, fraud considerations, and analytical procedures. With this hands-on experience, you’ll gain important insights into your field while earning 16 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits to support your professional growth.

 

Why Attend?

 

Earn 16 NASBA-Approved CPE Credits

Gain valuable credits essential for annual requirements while enhancing your skills and career credentials.

 

Deepen Your Audit Expertise

Learn advanced auditing procedures, develop a thorough understanding of internal controls, and master data analytics in auditing. This course builds on foundational knowledge to prepare you for greater responsibilities and success in your role.

 

Engage in a Live Learning Environment

Join dynamic, in-person sessions led by experienced trainers, participate in group discussions, and work through real-world scenarios that bring auditing concepts to life.

 

Bridge the Gap Between Skill and Confidence

Develop the practical skills and self-assurance needed to handle complex tasks, grow your technical expertise, and improve your soft skills in communication, collaboration, and professional skepticism.

 

What You’ll Learn

 

Audit & Assurance: Staff Two bridges theoretical principles with practical applications, ensuring you’re well-prepared for professional success. The program underscores the importance of understanding processes such as internal controls, fraud identification, and auditing financial accounts while enhancing key interpersonal abilities.

 

Key Focus Areas:

  • Internal Controls and Risk Assessments
    Understand the COSO internal control framework, including risk assessment, monitoring, and control activities.
  • Fraud Considerations
    Explore strategies to identify and mitigate fraud risks while understanding your client’s business model and operations.
  • Analytical Procedures in Auditing
    Learn how data analytics can enhance the audit planning process and guide informed decision-making during fieldwork and year-end reviews.
  • Comprehensive Audit Procedures
    Build proficiency in auditing accounts such as cash, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant, equipment, and more.
  • Soft Skill Development
    Gain confidence in critical interpersonal areas like interviewing clients, creating impactful workpapers, and reporting status effectively.

 

Course Structure

 

This two-day, in-person event emphasizes interactive and hands-on learning, providing both beginners and early-career professionals with practical tools they can directly apply to their work.

 

Session Highlights:

 

Day 1 – Core Auditing Knowledge

  • Breakdown of the roles and responsibilities of audit team members, from engagement partners to staff auditors.
  • Introduction to the COSO internal control framework, featuring activities like risk assessments and monitoring.
  • Information technology controls and data security practices essential for financial reporting.

 

Day 2 – Advanced Audit Applications

  • Leveraging data analytics in audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
  • Fraud identification strategies, including segregation of duties and client evaluation.
  • Step-by-step guidance on auditing key financial accounts like cash, inventory, and accounts payable.
  • Development of professional skills such as skepticism, communication, and relationship building.

 

Special Topics Include:

  • Practical application of analytical procedures to detect irregularities.
  • Insights into auditing debt and prepaid accounts.
  • Strategies for maintaining accuracy and compliance in audit workpapers.

 

Who Should Attend?

 

This program is ideal for:

  • First-Year Auditors: Professionals seeking to enhance their skill set and master new responsibilities.
  • Early-Career Audit Staff: Those ready to build confidence, technical knowledge, and interpersonal expertise.
  • Career Switchers to Auditing: Individuals transitioning into financial auditing who need practical and technical insights.

 

Event Logistics

  • Format: Live, interactive in-person sessions in each destination city.
  • Schedule:
    • Sessions run Thursday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with a lunch break from 12–12:30 p.m.
    • Available every destination city or tailored to private group schedules.
  • CPE Credits: Earn 16 NASBA-approved credits (50 minutes per hour of instruction).
  • Location: Available for various cities; private sessions can be arranged.
  • Pricing: $1,440 per participant.
  • Group Discounts: Tailored programs available for two or more attendees.

 

Build Your Future in Auditing

 

Investing in Audit & Assurance: Staff Two – In-Person is a strategic step for anyone serious about their audit career. By completing this training, you will strengthen your ability to execute advanced audit procedures, contribute effectively to your team, and grow into a well-rounded and capable auditor.

 

Take charge of your professional development and gain the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out in the field of financial auditing.

 

Reserve your seat today and start building your path toward a successful and rewarding career!

  • Details on Event Presentation

    The in-person sessions will be as follows:

    Thursday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    We can schedule private in-person events on your timetable for two or more attendees.

  • CPE Event Highlights

    • Understanding the Audit Team
    • COSO Internal Control Framework
    • Information Technology General Controls
    • Fraud considerations
    • Analytical procedures
    • Basic auditing procedures
  • Learning Objectives

    Improve the effectiveness of attendees by:

    • Knowing the basics of internal control
    • Identify key concerns related to fraud
    • Understand the purpose and procedures of analytical procedures and their role in an audit.
    • Recognize the potential of audit data analytics and their effectiveness in specific areas.
    • Identify typical audit procedures assigned to new staff
  • Key Issues on the Agenda

    Introductions

    Session 1: The Audit Team

    • Engagment Partner
    • Quality Assurance
    • Manager/Supervisor/Senior
    • The Role of the Staff

    Session 2: Introduction to COSO Internal Control Framework

    • Risk Assessment
    • Tone at the Top
    • Control Activities
    • Information and Communications
    • Monitoring

    Session 3: Information Technology General Controls

    • Risk Assessment
    • IT Governance
    • Day to Day Information Security
    • Internal Controls over Financial Reporting Process

    Session 4: Data Analytics

    • Analytics in the Audit Planning Process
    • Analytics During Audit Field Work
    • Analytics at Year-End

    Session 5: Fraud Considerations During the Financial Audit

    • Know Your Client
    • Understanding the Business Model
    • Segregation of Duties

    Session 6: Financial Audit Procedures

    • Cash and Cash Equivalents
    • Accounts Receivable and the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
    • Inventory and Inventory Valuation
    • Prepaid and Other Current Assets
    • Property, Plant, and Equipment
    • Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
    • Debt

    Session 7: Soft Skills

    • Interviewing during a walk through
    • Workpaper creation
    • Status reporting
    • Becoming competent
    • Knowledge gain
    • Professional Skepticism

    Session 8:  Summary and Wrap-Up

  • NASBA Program Disclosure

    Program Level of Understanding: Basic

    Prerequisites: None

    Advance Preparation: None

    Delivery Format: Seminar (Group-Live)

    NASBA Field(s) of Study: Auditing

    CPE Credits: 16, based on 50 minutes of instruction per hour

  • Summary of the Subject Matter

    This in-person event is designed for individuals seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in the field of financial auditing, especially those with prior experience as first-year audit staff. It can be taken the same week at Staff One.

    Participants will explore crucial topics such as internal controls, data analytics in auditing, fraud considerations in a Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) framework, and auditing various financial elements like cash, accounts receivable, inventory, and more. This course provides hands-on training to help audit professionals gain practical insights into these complex areas.

    By completing this program, participants will be better equipped to perform advanced audit procedures, contribute effectively to audit teams, and enhance their understanding of essential audit concepts. This course serves as a valuable resource for individuals looking to advance their careers in auditing and assurance.

     

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