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Quantitative Analysis for Auditors - Understanding Sampling 4 Credits

Quantitative Analysis for Auditors - Understanding Sampling 4 Credits

  • Richard Cascarino

    CRMA, CIA, CISM, CFE
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    2.9
  • Reviewed on

    March, 2024
  • Subject Area

    Auditing

Learning mode

  • Access the course at your convenience
  • Take the assessment test
  • Get your certificate
  • Answer the polling questions
  • Get your certificate

Learning Objective

  • To identify the understanding of population analysis in Audit sampling
  • To explore correlation and regressions for audit
  • To discuss how to conduct the audit
  • To recognize how you can obtain information from IT systems for analysis
  • To explore the application of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs)
  • To discuss the application of data analytics for audit results
  • To identify the use of probability theory for audit

Course Overview

A hands-on approach for getting good audit results shows that the need of the hour is to include quantitative analysis in the auditing process. It has come to be a necessity in the wake of numerous information technology devices and systems. These systems and devices have made it a pre-requisite that the auditors and the management have the system in place to examine high volumes of data to determine patterns and trends. 

This online CPE Audit webinar Richard Cascarino provides the use of quantitative techniques for improving the quality and efficiency of the audit. Combining financial and operating data enables the management to set up key areas for the required impact. This webinar would help in proving the mettle of the auditor by answering questions that provide quality of audit findings such as how significant the audit findings are, how audit findings can help improve the product quality, reliability, safety, etc.  

This online CPE Auditing webinar covers the following Key Topics: 

  • Population Analysis
  • Correlations and Regressions
  • Conducting the Audit
  • Obtaining Information from IT Systems for Analysis
  • Use of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques
  • Data Analytics
  • Probability Theory

Richard has been providing internal audit, fraud audit, information security consultancy, risk management, and corporate governance consultancy for over three decades. He has a relevant practical approach in explaining key concepts. With his opinions and experience poured into the webinar course, the attendees will get key insight that can prove to be a long-term value.

  • 4 CPE Credit of Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 4 General Credit of Auditing for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 4 CPD Credit of Auditing for CPA in Canada
  • 4 CPE Credit of Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA)
  • 4 CPE Credit of Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • 4 CPE Credit of Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
  • 4 CPE Credit of Auditing for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
  • 4 CPD Credit of Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF)
  • 4 CPE Credit of Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
  • 4 CPE Credit of Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP)
  • 4 CPD Credit for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • 4 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountant - ICAEW
  • 4 CPE Credit for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA)
  • 4 CPE Credit of Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 4 CPE Credit of Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL)
  • 4 CPE Credit for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS)
  • 4 CPE Credit of Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 4 CPE Credit of Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)
  • 4 CPD Credit for CPA - Ireland
  • 4 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Scotland
  • 4 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI)

Additional Information

Credits

4

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Richard Cascarino
Richard Cascarino , CRMA, CIA, CISM, CFE

Founder, Richard Cascarino & Associates

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Richard Cascarino has, for the last thirty-three years, been providing Internal Audit, Fraud Audit, IS Audit Consultancy, Risk Management and Corporate Governance consultancy as well as Professional Development services to clients throughout the United States of America, the African region,  Europe and the Middle East. These include Central Banks and Financial Institutions, some of the largest corporations, government departments, auditors general, and professional bodies in their respective countries.

He is also a visiting Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, lead author of the book Internal Auditing - an Integrated Approach, published by Juta Publishing. In addition, he is the author of the Auditor's Guide to IT Auditing and Corporate Fraud and Internal Control: A Framework for Prevention" published by Wiley

Publishing He is also a contributor to QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource published by Bloomsbury.

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A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. These sessions meet the standards set by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn credits through live webinars?

To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

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How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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Kevin Dean, CISA

The quiz on this course contains multiple questions that are only mentioned in passing during the presentation. The overall presentation contains very little in the way of practical details of sampling and is generally useless. I feel like I did not get what I paid for here.

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