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Hidden Bias in Auditing and Improving Decision Making 1 Credit

Feb 25, 2025, 04:00 PM ET

Hidden Bias in Auditing and Improving Decision Making 1 Credit

  • Garrett Wasny

    MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP
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    December, 2024
  • Subject Area

    Auditing

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Feb 25, 2025, 04:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • Identify unconscious biases affecting accounting judgments in auditing.
  • Analyze the impact of psychological factors on financial reporting integrity.
  • Develop strategies to mitigate cognitive biases in audit decision-making.
  • Apply critical thinking skills to enhance audit quality and professionalism.

Course Overview

Amidst the aftermath of recent accounting scandals, it becomes increasingly clear that the realm of auditing encompasses more than mere technical proficiency. Delving deeper into this perspective, our CPE course endeavors to unravel the complexities lying within the human psyche that influence auditing judgments.

Through an in-depth analysis of real-world scandals and inspection reports, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how psychological pitfalls can compromise audit integrity. From confirmation bias to groupthink, this course will dissect the cognitive processes that underpin auditing decisions, challenging participants to confront their assumptions and preconceptions.

Moreover, this course doesn't just stop at diagnosis – it offers practical strategies and tools to mitigate psychological biases and enhance audit quality. Through engaging case studies, expert insights, and cutting-edge research, participants will learn how to cultivate a critical mindset and navigate the complex terrain of auditing with clarity and integrity.

Participants will embark on a journey to uncover the hidden psychological factors that influence financial reporting, shedding light on why even the most skilled auditors can fall prey to unconscious biases and subtle influences.

Key topics covered:

  • Real-World Insights
  • Combatting Unconscious Biases
  • Enhancing Critical Thinking
  • Maintaining the Highest Standards of Conduct

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your understanding of the human element in auditing, and emerge equipped to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

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License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 1 CPE Eligible
Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1 CPD Eligible
Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 1 CPE Eligible
Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Auditing for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Garrett Wasny
Garrett Wasny , MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP

Account Executive, BUSINESS & INT’L TRADE EDITORIAL

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Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP, is an artificial intelligence skills advisor to accountants worldwide and Director of the forthcoming AI Accounting Future Forum. This groundbreaking platform is set to revolutionize how accounting professionals engage with artificial intelligence. A former Price Waterhouse management consultant, Garrett has authored 60+ ebooks, delivered thousands of seminars and webinars to elite accounting enterprises around the globe, and developed dozens of AI apps on accounting technology, tax and ethics topics. 

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Damian Sanchez, CIA
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Very informative, relevant material taught by a highly qualified instructor. A great catalog of bias / errors in thinking and ways to minimize / eliminate their effects.

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Anneli Viljoen,
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An enthusiastic presentation combining psychology, auditing and strategies to overcome identified shortcomings.

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