Forensic Auditing

Audit

Internal Audit

Risk

Fraud

Length: 10h 55m modules icon

Modules: 5 episodes icon

Episodes: 35On DemandIntermediate16 CPE Credits

Course Overview

This course provides an overview of forensic auditor duties and responsibilities applicable to various engagements in civil and criminal cases. It includes practical tools for the participant to identify applicable standards of performance, determine whether they can accept the case, and perform the engagement according to the requirements of the profession. The course explains the strategy of planning and performing a forensic audit examination, inclusive of staffing and budgeting, and engagement letter requirements. It reviews the evidence types, approaches to gathering and evaluating evidence, and best techniques for interviewing relevant parties. This course covers report writing and case presentations for internal and external use and will provide advice on testifying as an expert witness in a civil or criminal case.

Who This Course is For

Financial, Operational, IT, and External Auditors; Audit Managers; Corporate Attorneys; Information Security professionals, and Risk Management and Human Resources personnel.

Why You Should Take This Course

For users with an introductory knowledge of this topic, and are searching for additional information and its application.

Prerequisites

Fraud Detection and Prevention: Key Internal Controls

or equivalent experience

Advanced Preparation

None

Here are the learning objectives we’ll cover

Forensic Audit
Engagement and Planning
Investigation and Evidence
Report Writing and Presentation
Expert Witness

Here are the topics we’ll cover

1. Forensic Audit
- The Forensic Audit
- The Forensic Auditor and Types of Forensic Investigations

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