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Power Query Quick Solutions for Audit Success 1.5 Credits

Jan 08, 2025, 12:00 PM ET

Power Query Quick Solutions for Audit Success 1.5 Credits

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Jan 08, 2025, 12:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • Understand the fundamentals of Power Query and its applications for internal auditors.
  • Analyze quick data cleaning and data analysis techniques that will take your audits to the next level.
  • Dip your toes into more advanced Power Query functions, including formulas to use in audit testing.
  • Transform raw data into actionable insights for audit reporting.
  • Automate repetitive audit tasks to save time and improve accuracy.

Course Overview

Data analysis is at the heart of effective auditing, but messy datasets can slow down even the most seasoned professionals. What if there were a way to streamline your audits while enhancing the accuracy of your insights? 

This CPE course introduces actionable Power Query techniques designed specifically for auditors, helping you clean, analyze, and prepare data with unprecedented efficiency. Dive into the fundamentals of Power Query and discover its transformative potential for internal audit tasks. Explore advanced features, such as formulas and data transformation techniques, that empower you to uncover deeper insights and execute more efficient audits. 

Major Topics Covered:

  • Power Query Essentials Overview
  • Efficient Data Cleaning Techniques
  • Advanced Data Transformation Methods
  • Audit Testing with Formulas
  • Automation for Audit Processes

Join this course to elevate your data analysis game and revolutionize your approach to auditing.

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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

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License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1.5 CPE Approved
CPA in Canada 1.5 CPD Eligible
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1.5 CPD Eligible
Audit Risk for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1.5 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1.5 CPE Approved
CPA in Canada 1.5 CPD Eligible
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1.5 CPD Eligible
Audit Risk for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1.5 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1.5 CPE Approved
CPA in Canada 1.5 CPD Eligible
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1.5 CPD Eligible
Audit Risk for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1.5 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1.5 CPE Approved
CPA in Canada 1.5 CPD Eligible
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1.5 CPD Eligible
Audit Risk for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1.5 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

1.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Elizabeth McDowell
Elizabeth McDowell

Founder and Chief Audit Enthusiast, Audit Forward

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Elizabeth McDowell, CPA, CIA has nearly 20 years of audit experience and is the founder of Audit Forward, an innovative internal audit consulting and training firm. Elizabeth is passionate about advancing and advocating for the internal audit profession and was recently recognized as one of the 2023 Internal Audit Beacons by Richard Chambers. Elizabeth makes auditing and training fun (no, really!) with the help of her mascot, Audie the Internal Otteror. In addition to training and consulting, Elizabeth is an adjunct Professor of Accounting at Front Range Community College. 

Elizabeth’s most recent industry experience was at Achieve, where she was Sr. Director, Audit Strategy; prior to that, she held internal audit leadership roles at Elevations Credit Union, Fidelity Investments, and Xcel Energy after first starting her career at Ernst & Young.  

Elizabeth prides herself on bringing agile audit techniques to organizations. Elizabeth is a dynamic, engaging, and enthusiastic public speaker who presents virtually and in-person to IIA chapters, Association of Certified Fraud Examiner chapters, governmental groups, and more.  

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