The Most Dangerous Elements of a GAAS Audit  (GAA4)

4.00 CPE Credit Hours

Special Note: You may also attend this program via live simulcast from your own computer. Register for the live simulcast option HERE.

The formula for a successful audit today consists of many elements. Some of those elements require more thoughtfulness and caution in their application than others. In this course, we will explore those more combustible elements that can cause the audit to blow up with the budget, peer reviewers, clients and others. The course materials utilize a highly illustrative and innovative format. Over 15 focused exercises are included to provide an enhanced working knowledge of today's GAAS.

Designed For
All auditors

Objective

• Stay current on key aspects of maintaining professional skepticism and avoid problems with clients, peer reviewers, and others
• Proficiently perform audits through an increased knowledge of how the various sections of GAAS are applied and interrelate to each other
• Skillfully apply the more troublesome requirements used by auditors on a daily basis

Highlights

• The documentation standard to which auditors are held (AU-C section 230)
• The auditor's responsibility related to fraud (AU-C section 240)
• Properly applying the core risk assessment standards (AU-C sections 315 and 330)
• Assessing and effectively communicating internal control deficiencies (AU-C section 265)
• Audit conclusions and reporting (several AU-C sections in the 700s)

Prerequisites
Basic audit knowledge

Advanced Preparation
None

Developer
Surgent CPE, LLC

Presenters
Michael Morgan, Morgan & Robinson

Level of Knowledge
Intermediate