PCAOB AS 2810: Evaluating Audit Results
Join us for a comprehensive Continuing Professional Education (CPE) event focused on PCAOB AS 2810, "Evaluating Audit Results." This event is designed to provide auditors with in-depth knowledge and practical insights into the key concepts and requirements of PCAOB AS 2810, enhancing their ability to effectively evaluate audit results and issue reliable audit opinions.
During this event, participants will delve into the following:
- Gaining a thorough understanding of the scope and objectives of PCAOB AS 2810 and its applicability to audits of public companies. Learn about the rationale behind the standard and its importance in promoting audit quality and consistency.
- Exploring the concept of materiality and its significance in evaluating audit results. Understand how to assess materiality in financial statements and its impact on audit conclusions and disclosures.
- Learning techniques for assessing and managing audit risk throughout the audit process.
- Understanding the relationship between audit risk and the evaluation of audit results, ensuring the appropriate level of audit procedures is performed to address identified risks.
- Discovering the best practices for obtaining sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to support audit conclusions.
- Developing skills in exercising professional judgment and skepticism when evaluating audit results. Understand the importance of independent thinking, critical analysis of evidence, and challenging management assertions to arrive at reliable conclusions.
- Exploring the requirements and techniques for evaluating the consistency of financial statements within the current period and with prior periods. Learn how to identify and address inconsistencies, changes, and their impact on audit conclusions and disclosures.
- Understanding the documentation requirements outlined in PCAOB AS 2810 for the evaluation of audit results. Learn how to effectively document the evaluation process, including significant judgments made, supporting evidence, and conclusions reached.
By attending this CPE event on PCAOB AS 2810, participants will gain valuable insights into evaluating audit results and issuing reliable audit opinions. They will acquire practical skills and techniques to enhance the quality of their audit procedures, exercise professional judgment and skepticism, and effectively document their evaluation process. All of our instructors have Big 4 audit experience and share their expertise in evaluating audit evidence.
Attendees in this PCAOB auditing standard CPE event will earn 2 CPE Event Hours (YB). A certificate of completion will be provided.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of evaluating the audit results under PCAOB AS 2810. Register now to gain valuable insights and techniques that will elevate your effectiveness in conducting PCAOB regulated audits.
Details on Event Presentation
Offered every six weeks on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Time in two CPE-Credit event.
We can schedule private events on your timetable for two or more attendees. Bring this event on AS 2810 to your audit team.
NASBA Program Disclosure
Program Level of Understanding: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Delivery Format: Group Internet Based
NASBA Field(s) of Study: Auditing
CPE Credits: 2, based on 50 minutes of instruction per hour
CPE Event Highlights
Here are the highlights of this CPE event on PCAOB AS 2810 - Evaluating Audit Results:
- In-depth exploration of PCAOB AS 2810 requirements and principles
- Understanding materiality assessment and its impact on audit conclusions
- Strategies for assessing and managing audit risk throughout the audit process
- Techniques for obtaining sufficient and appropriate audit evidence
- Enhancing professional judgment and skepticism skills
- Evaluating consistency within financial statements and across periods
- Best practices for effective audit documentation
Join us for this valuable CPE event to deepen your understanding and enhance your skills in evaluating audit results according to PCAOB AS 2810.
Learning Objectives
Attendees will:
- Understand the key requirements and principles of PCAOB AS 2810
- Know the key factors that affect the evaluation of audit results
- See how to analyze material misstatements
- Comprehend the documentation requirements
- Be able to apply the right professional judgment and skepticism
Key Issues on the Agenda
Introductions and Administrative Items
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Introductions
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What is the "PCAOB Auditing Standards" context?
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What are the Five Major Audit Standard Sections
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What is in Section 2810: Evaluating Audit Results
Section 2 - Major Concepts Concering this Standard
- Materiality
- Audit Risk
- Sufficient Appropriate Audit Evidence
- Professional Judgment and Skepticism
- Evaluating Consistency
- Audit Documentation
Section 3 - Auditing Standard 2810
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Introduction and Objective from the Standard
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Evaluating The Results of the Audit of Financial Statements
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Performing Analytical Procedures in the Overall Review
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Accumulating and Evaluating Identified Misstatements
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Evaluating the Qualitative Aspects of the Company's Accounting Practices
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Evaluating Conditions Relating to the Assessment of Fraud Risks
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Evaluating Financial Statements and the Disclosures
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Evaluating Audit Evidence
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Evaluating ICFR
Section 4 - Going Forward and Summary
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PCAOB Inspections Observations on Section 2810
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PCAOB Guidance on AS 2810
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Summary of the Subject Matter
This event overviews PCAOB Auditing Standard 2810, "Evaluating Audit Results." Explore materiality assessment, audit risk evaluation, and obtaining sufficient audit evidence. Enhance professional judgment and skepticism skills. Learn techniques for evaluating consistency and applying best practices in audit documentation.
Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of PCAOB AS 2810 and develop essential skills in evaluating audit results. Join us for a valuable CPE event that will enhance your abilities and contribute to your professional growth.
Authoritative Sources
CCS has gathered a collection of resources that serve as lighthouses guiding us through the complexities of evaluating audit results. These aren't just collections of information; they are windows into a broader understanding, offering clarity, direction, and a deeper connection to the principles that underpin our work.
- Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) - AS 2810: Evaluating Audit Results: The cornerstone of our exploration, AS 2810 itself, provides an in-depth look at the requirements and principles surrounding the evaluation of audit results. Understanding the standard in its entirety is crucial for applying its guidance effectively in your audit practice.
- PwC's Viewpoint on AS 2810 — Evaluating Audit Results: Offering a professional interpretation and practical advice, PwC's viewpoint on AS 2810 is an invaluable resource for auditors seeking to deepen their understanding of how to apply these principles in real-world scenarios. It provides insights into navigating the complexities of audit evaluation with finesse.
- Journal of Accountancy - Enhancing Audit Quality through Effective Audit Evaluation: While not directly tied to AS 2810, this article offers valuable perspectives on enhancing audit quality, including the role of effective audit evaluation. It discusses strategies for auditors to improve their practices and ensure their evaluations are both thorough and meaningful.
- American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) - Audit Risk Assessment: Understanding risk assessment is pivotal in evaluating audit results effectively. This AICPA resource provides a comprehensive overview of audit risk and how it influences the evaluation process, offering a foundational context for AS 2810's application.
Embarking on this journey of discovery and mastery, each resource you engage with is more than just a step toward fulfilling professional requirements; it's a step toward becoming a guardian of financial integrity. In a world ever more complex and interconnected, our role as auditors in evaluating audit results with diligence, skepticism, and a keen eye for detail has never been more critical. As you delve into these resources, may you find not only knowledge but also inspiration—a reminder of the profound impact our work has on upholding trust and transparency in the financial landscape.