MYCPE ONE

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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    4.1

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    May, 2025

  • Subject Area

    Auditing

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Learning Objectives

  • 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.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Credits

4

Course Level

Intermediate

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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Quantitative Analysis for Auditors: Mastering Sampling

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