Course Description
This intensive 5-day course is designed to enhance analytical thinking and auditing skills for professionals. Participants will learn advanced techniques in data analysis, risk assessment, and effective reporting. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, preparing attendees to excel in modern auditing environments.
Learning Objectives
- Develop advanced analytical skills for auditing and financial analysis
- Master data integrity techniques and fraud detection methods
- Enhance risk assessment and internal control evaluation abilities
- Improve audit documentation and reporting skills
- Learn to apply audit analytics in various business contexts
Course Modules
Day 1: Foundations of Analytical Auditing
- Introduction to audit analytics
- Analytical mindset development
- Data collection and organization techniques
- Overview of analytical tools and software
Day 2: Advanced Data Analysis Techniques
- Descriptive and inferential statistics in auditing
- Exploratory data analysis and visualization
- Benford's Law and anomaly detection
- Correlation and regression analysis
Day 3: Risk Assessment and Internal Controls
- Risk-based auditing approaches
- Internal control evaluation techniques
- Fraud risk assessment methodologies
- Continuous auditing and monitoring
Day 4: Audit Execution and Data Integrity
- Substantive testing using analytics
- Data validation and cleansing methods
- Sampling techniques and their applications
- Pattern recognition in financial data
Day 5: Reporting and Communication
- Effective audit documentation practices
- Data visualization for audit reporting
- Communicating analytical findings
- Ethical considerations in audit analytics
Practical Wins for Participants
- Ability to implement advanced analytical techniques in auditing processes
- Enhanced skills in identifying financial risks and anomalies
- Improved efficiency in audit planning and execution
- Capability to produce more insightful and impactful audit reports
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
