Conducting Remote Audits (CPE Course)
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CPE Credit: 1 hour
Course Type: Downloaded PDF materials with online test
Price (with PDF Textbook): $15
Course Description
Remote audits can represent a major efficiency advantage for an audit firm, but only if they are handled correctly. In the Conducting Remote Audits course, we cover the advantages and disadvantages of this unique approach to auditing, what tools are needed to make it work, how to plan for it, and how to provide proper training to and supervision of the audit team. The course also covers a variety of special situations, such as dealing with inventory observations, electronic confirmations, and client personnel who are also working from remote locations.
Author: Steven Bragg
Course Number: AU1042
Learning Objectives
Identify the different types of remote audits.
Specify the advantages and disadvantages of remote auditing.
Identify the unique characteristics of an audit plan for a remote audit.
Recall the circumstances under which a remote audit might use an auditor’s specialist.
Specify the supervisory issues associated with remote audits.
Level: Overview
Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study
NASBA Category: Auditing
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Latest Review Date: November 2023
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The NASBA sponsor identification number for Accountingtools, Inc. is 115881.
AccountingTools is an IRS Approved Continuing Education Provider. We are compliant with the requirements for continuing education providers (as described in sections 10.6 and 10.9 of the Department of Treasury’s Circular No. 230 and in other IRS guidance, forms, and instructions). Our IRS Approved Continuing Education Provider number is 72821.