Conducting Remote Audits
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.
Format
PDF Course
Level
Overview
Duration
1 Hour
Course Information
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 2024
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