Overview
Improve staff members' knowledge of when and how to use data
analytics to improve engagement quality and efficiency. Understand how
accountants use descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytics.
Use the ADA IDEAS© approach to using data analytics on firm engagements. Become
familiar with commonly used data visualization methods. Use accounting data
analytics to add value to engagements.
DESCRIPTION
This 2-hour mini-course explores how data
analytics is transforming audit and assurance services. Participants will learn
to use analytics to assess risk, verify financial statements, evaluate internal
controls, and detect fraud.
The course
introduces the ADA IDEAS© framework, providing a structured approach to
integrating data analytics into engagements while ensuring compliance with audit
and review standards. Participants will also gain insight into data
visualization techniques that can enhance communication with clients and
stakeholders
DESIGNED
FOR:
Accountants and auditors with limited experience in data analytics
who want to incorporate audit data analytics into their
engagements.