Auditing Accounting Estimates (CAS 540)

Overview

CAS 540 Auditing Accounting Estimates and Related Disclosure outlines the requirements an auditor must apply in auditing management’s estimates and their related disclosures in the financial statements. Many times, the auditor faces challenges in how to apply the standards in practice. This course will help auditors appreciate the CAS requirements and how to apply them.  The session will walk through a practical five-step approach to identifying and assessing the risk of material misstatement related to accounting estimates, designing and performing risk responses and concluding and reporting. Topics also include guidance on evaluating misstatements and documentation requirements.

Through real-world scenarios and illustrative examples, auditors will have a better understanding of the requirements and be able to audit accounting estimates and related disclosures in an effective and efficient manner.

$120.00

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

  • Understand CAS requirements for auditing accounting estimates and related disclosures
  • Appreciate key concepts including inherent risk factors and how they impact estimates
  • Follow an efficient 5-step approach to auditing estimates
  • Explain risk assessment procedures
  • Understand alternatives in obtaining sufficient appropriate evidence
  • Implement best practices for evaluating audit evidence
  • Document and conclude on results effectively and efficiently

Verifiable CPD

1.0 hour

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