Effective and Efficient Journal Entry Testing

Overview

Journal entry testing is a required procedure but most times auditors don’t know what is required, why they are testing journal entries or how to test them. This course will help auditors appreciate the CAS requirements and why journal entry testing is useful in engagements. The session will walk through a practical three-step approach on how to understand, select and test journal entries in an effective and efficient manner. Specific guidance on documenting and concluding is demonstrated.

Verifiable CPD 
1.5 Hours

Course Content

Introduction and Overview
Introduction and overview of JE testing and CAS requirements
Step 1: Understand and Make Inquires
Step 2: Select
Step 2: Identify and determine the selection criteria
Step 3: Test
Step 3: Test the journal entries selected
Document and conclude
Bringing It All Together
Review of key points and action planning
Resources