Data Mining for Auditors: Overview and Maximizing the Use of Data

Audit

Internal Audit

Length: 2h 29m modules icon

Modules: 3 episodes icon

Episodes: 9On DemandIntermediate5 CPE Credits

Course Overview

This course will provide Internal Auditors with foundational and practical knowledge of data analytics and mining. This course is designed to differentiate these two concepts while providing auditors with tools to increase audit effectiveness. This course covers data mining techniques, maximizing data, data methodologies, and trend analysis. Participants will also identify ways to improve their continuous audit process and enhance outcome reporting through dashboard visualizations. Topics covered include data mining, data analysis, exploratory analysis, continuous auditing, enhancing the audit plan with analytics, risk assessment procedures, data testing procedures, and multi-purpose tools.

Who This Course is For

Compliance Officers, Audit Managers and Directors, Financial, Operational, and TI Auditors, and key operational personnel.

Prerequisites

Risk Audit School Fundamentals of Internal Auditing

or equivalent experience

Advanced Preparation

None

Data Mining for Auditors: Overview and Maximizing the Use of Data Overview

Here are the learning objectives we’ll cover

Course Overview
Define Data Mining and Continuous Auditing Overview
Maximizing the Use of Data Overview

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Attendance policy for on-demand, self-paced training

Students enrolled in on-demand, self-paced courses are expected to take an active role in their learning by progressing through the course materials in a timely and consistent manner. Because these courses are self-directed, full completion of all modules, videos, labs, and assessments with a passing score of 70 are required to receive credit and any applicable CPEs. Learners are encouraged to set a regular study schedule to stay on track and maximize comprehension. CPE credits will be awarded based on the total course hours and verified completion of all required activities.