The planning process is a key factor in the success of any audit engagement. It could mean the difference between an efficient and effective audit engagement and an engagement that went over budget and struggled to achieve all the audit objectives. 

The purpose of any audit engagement is the achievement of the audit objectives. The success of the engagement may well depend on the planning. There are a number of things that impact the planning:

• The number of available auditors
• The auditor's experience levels
• The time allotted
• The complexity of the audit objectives
• (In some cases) The location of the engagement

Learning Objectives:-

This webinar will help in the planning of the audit engagement. It will give you information on:

• Developing an annual risk-based audit plan
• Performing a preliminary survey of the engagement area
• Developing the audit objectives
• Developing the audit scope
• Developing the audit program
• The relevant audit standards

Why Should You Attend:-

The lead auditor will generally do the engagement planning with a review and approval by the audit manager. How well the planning is done will have a significant impact on the success of that engagement. This class is designed to give you the basics for efficient and effective audit engagement planning.

Who Should Attend:-

• Audit Supervisors
• Audit Managers
• Staff Auditors
• Government Auditors
• Compliance Auditors
• Internal Control Specialists
• Public Accountants
• Accounting Analysts
• Business Analysts
• Quality Control Specialists