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Overview

There are areas that auditors may struggle with in performing audit engagements. This may be because the standards are not well understood or there are challenges in applying them, especially in the context of a less complex entity. This course will address hot topics in auditing standards including CAS 230 Documentation, CAS 240 Fraud, CAS 260 Communication with TCWG, CAS 315 Identifying and Assessing Risk, CAS 500 Evidence, CAS 530 Sampling, CAS 540 Auditing Estimates and CAS 700 Reporting.

Through an exploration of the standards, illustrative examples and guidance on practical application you will strengthen your ability to conduct an effective and efficient engagements.

Verifiable CPD
2.0 hours 

Course Content

INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
Overview of audit basics
HOT TOPIC #1
Addressing the risk of fraud
(CAS 240)
HOT TOPIC #2
HOT TOPIC #3
HOT TOPIC #4
Auditor’s response and documentation
(CAS 230, CAS 330 & CAS 500)
HOT TOPIC #5
Audit sampling
(CAS 530)
HOT TOPIC #6
Auditing accounting estimates and related disclosures
(CAS 540)
HOT TOPIC #7
Reporting and communicating
(CAS 700, CAS 705, CAS 706 & CAS 260)
BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER
Review of key points and action planning
RESOURCES