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Financial Statement Audit Best Practices 2 Credits 2 Credits

Dec 07, 2020, 04:00 PM EDT

Financial Statement Audit Best Practices 2 Credits 2 Credits

  • Michel Morley

    | CPA (US)

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    4.3

  • Published on

    January, 1970

  • Subject Area

    Auditing

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Learning Objectives

  • To update on the latest techniques and improvements in financial statement auditing
  • To recognize the importance of simple internal controls in a sound control environment
  • To identify best practices in auditing
  • To recall the important steps in performing a financial statement audit
  • To develop strategies for dealing with the audit committee
  • To identify best practices in audit reporting

Course Overview

Auditors have a duty to express their view as to whether the company’s financial statements present fairly the financial condition of the company and are therefore free of any material misstatements. On the reliability of such a view, many stake holders take important business decisions. For instance, investors and lenders rely on the opinion of an independent outside auditor to make their economic decisions to invest or lend their money. 

Realizing the importance of audit, regulators, and many legislative bodies apply strict controls on audit procedures. However, this can be a risk-laden area for compliance professionals due to the ongoing legal requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley and other Acts. Although there are well-established procedures for proceeding with an audit, some may tend to be especially risky and should be replaced by those that have proven more effective and more efficient. 

This webinar covers the following major topics that provide information and guidance as to how this can be efficiently applied and ensured.

Major Topics Covered:

  • What is a financial statement audit?
  • Why a financial statement audit is required?
  • The expansive role of the audit committee
  • The 6 phases of the financial statement audit process
  • Quality system and legal compliance audit checklists
  • Audit procedures for income statements, revenue, fraud detection, cash procedures
  • Reporting - audit opinion preparation best practices

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 2 CE Eligible
Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 2 CE Eligible
Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 2 CE Eligible
Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 2 CE Eligible
Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Elevate Your Career with Michel Morley's CPE Courses at myCPE

Michel Morley | CPA (US)

Presenter, Self-Employed

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Mike Morley is a Certified Public Accountant and a recognized authority in the field of finance with more than 25 years experience in finance, including SOX and IFRS implementation.

An entertaining and informative speaker and trainer, Mike is the author of:

“IFRS Simplified” which provides a jump start for accountants and finance executives who want to quickly and easily get up to date on IFRS.

“Sarbanes-Oxley Simplified” which is an easy-to-read explanation of the requirements of the U.S. legislation that makes CEO's & CFO's personally responsible for the accuracy of their company's financial statements.

“Financial Statement Analysis Simplified” which translates the accounting language of financial statements into clear, easy-to-understand terms that anyone who needs to make well-informed financial decisions quickly will appreciate.

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How do I earn credits through live webinars?

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MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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Reviews and Ratings

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Jason Kelly, CPA (US)

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Basic foundational education on what is an audit. Perhaps a little too basis for what I hoped it would be.

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John Wirtz, CIA

4

More examples of testing approaches would have been beneficial.

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