Overview:
Providing practical training at the start of trainees’ training contracts sets a solid foundation for their learning journey. This helps trainees with developing the right frame of mind to face challenges in the work environment and make a success of their careers in the auditing profession.
Trainees need to be introduced to basic auditing principles and how to apply this in practical situations. This needs to happen within the context of relevant quality control and ethical requirements, and with efficient use of technology. During this interactive training session, we will discuss practical examples and solutions to common auditing challenges.
Content and outline:
To explain the following concepts and demonstrate practical application thereof:
- Audit basics
- Audit working papers
- Quality control and Ethics
- Excel basics
- Practical case study
Certification:
Upon completion of this workshop, the participants will receive a verifiable attendance certificate.
Curriculum
- 11 Sections
- 35 Lessons
- 6 Hours
- Section 1: Introduction2
- Section 2: Why audit is so easy4
- Section 3: The Audit Game PART 1Now the time has finally arrived to work through the first practical exercise called “The Audit Game”.5
- Section 4: Audit Working Papers4
- Section 5: The Audit Game PART 23
- Section 6: Quality Management7
- 6.0Lesson 6.1: Quality Risk Management5 Minutes
- 6.1Lesson 6.2: Governance and Leadership4 Minutes
- 6.2Lesson 6.3: Relevant Ethical Requirements4 Minutes
- 6.3Lesson 6.4: Client Acceptance and Continuance1 Minute
- 6.4Lesson 6.5: Resources, Information and Communication2 Minutes
- 6.5Lesson 6.6: Engagement Performance5 Minutes
- 6.6Lesson 6.7: Monitoring, Remediation and Documentation7 Minutes
- Section 7: Ethics4
- Section 8: The Audit Game PART 33
- Section 9: Excel2
- Section 10: Conclusion1
- Final Quiz1