ABOUT THE COURSE

Join us for a 3-hour Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course designed to provide an insightful introduction to external auditing. Led by an experienced instructor with over a decade in the field, this course aims to equip participants with a foundational understanding of key concepts and practices in external auditing. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in the dynamic field of external auditing.

Agency Theory 

• Understanding the history of external audit

Types of audit and assurances

• Understanding the different types of audits and their uses

Purpose and Benefits of External Audit

Overview of the stages in the External Audit 

• Understanding the stages of external audit from Pre Engagement to Concluding and Reporting

Documenting the audit

• Understanding the different types of documentation that is needed in an audit and learn how to compile an audit file

Quality control

• Discussing what Quality control is and how it applies to an audit 

Communication During an Audit

• Understanding the importance of having a communication policy
• Understanding the minimum information that an auditor should communicate to an auditee
• Learning how the auditor should communicate with those charged with Governance

Wrap up

• Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions

 This course will provide attendees with verifiable 3 CPD hours. 

 All CPD courses at ICPAS are delivered online. The link to the online classes will only be available to registered candidates. 

This Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course on external auditing is tailored for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in the field. Geared towards auditors, accountants, finance professionals, and individuals involved in regulatory compliance, the course provides a valuable opportunity for those looking to deepen their understanding of external auditing practices.

FREE 

Limited virtual seats.

First-come first-served basis