Jumpstart your auditing career with confidence through our Audit & Assurance: Staff One training program. Designed for newly onboarded audit staff and first-year auditors, this comprehensive two-day program equips you with essential skills and knowledge to excel in your role. Learn core auditing processes, financial auditing standards, and key interpersonal skills while earning 12 NASBA-approved CPE credits.
Why Attend This Training?
1. Gain 12 CPE Credits
Meet your yearly continuing education requirements with 12 CPE credits.
Build a professional edge by enhancing your foundational auditing expertise.
2. Master Core Audit Concepts
Develop a solid understanding of auditing processes, standards, and risk assessments.
Learn how to perform and document financial audits with precision and adherence to quality.
3. Strengthen Your Professional Skills
Unlock the power of communication, collaboration, and relationship-building to succeed in your role.
Gain insights into working effectively within your team and with clients.
4. Hands-On Learning for Real-World Impact
Engage in a practical program featuring real-world examples and expert-led discussions.
Start applying what you learn immediately in your day-to-day assignments.
What You’ll Learn
This foundational training bridges theory and practice to prepare you for the day-to-day responsibilities of a new auditor. Key learning objectives include:
Understand the Financial Audit Process - Learn about audit phases, team roles, and the significance of each step.
Know the Auditing Standards - Gain insights into the AICPA and PCAOB standards and how they shape audit execution.
Master the Basics of Risk Assessment - Explore core risk evaluation concepts, including inherent risk, control risk, and detection risk.
Excel in Documentation - Understand the value of working papers, trial balances, and other key records in maintaining accurate and reliable audit documentation.
Enhance Communication and Teamwork - Develop professional soft skills essential for building meaningful relationships and presenting your audit findings effectively.
Course Structure
This two-day live seminar offers interactive learning opportunities and sessions tailored to the needs of new professionals.
Schedule:
Sessions run from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. CST over two consecutive days.
A 30-minute lunch break is included each day.
Session Highlights:
Day 1 – Introduction to Auditing
Objectives of financial audits and types of engagements.
Differences between internal and external auditing.
The audit risk model, including materiality and reasonable assurance.
Day 2 – Practical Skills and Career Growth
Applying auditing standards (AICPA, PCAOB) in real-world scenarios.
Steps in audit planning, evidence collection, and reporting.
Soft skills training, such as interviewing techniques, written communication skills, and maintaining professional skepticism.
Additional Topics Covered:
Overview of regulatory bodies in the U.S. and their roles.
Quality control systems and best practices for audit success.
Continuous learning and career advancement strategies.
Who Should Attend?
This training is tailored to meet the needs of individuals embarking on their auditing careers, including:
New Audit Staff: Professionals in their first role within auditing firms.
First-Year Auditors: Those looking to boost their confidence and learn essential skills.
Accounting Professionals Considering Auditing: Individuals preparing to transition into auditing roles.
Why Foundational Audit Knowledge Matters
Building a strong foundation as an auditor ensures both immediate success and long-term career growth. By mastering auditing principles, developing strong interpersonal skills, and understanding financial guidelines, you can confidently:
Tackle challenges in engagements efficiently.
Contribute value to your firm through high-quality work.
Meet your client's needs at the highest professional standards.
This training program doesn’t just equip you for today’s responsibilities—it prepares you for tomorrow’s opportunities.
Program Details
When: Every 8 weeks, Wednesday–Thursday.
Format: Live interactive seminars for hands-on skill-building.
Credits: Earn 12 CPE credits, based on 50 minutes of instruction per hour.
Fee: $825 per attendee.
Custom Sessions Available: Tailored options for teams of two or more, scheduled to meet your specific needs.
Take the First Step in Your Career
The Audit & Assurance: Staff One training program is your gateway to a rewarding career in auditing. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to excel in your role and position yourself for long-term success.
Register now to secure your spot and start building a strong foundation for professional growth!

Audit & Assurance: Staff One

$825.00

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Offered on Wednesday-Thursday once every eight weeks in two six hour sessions for 12 CPE credits.

The sessions will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Time Zone.

There will be a lunch break from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m. each day.

We can schedule private events on your timetable for two or more attendees.
Audit basics

New auditor’s role in an engagement

Key communication skills

Working papers and documentation

Audit risk model

Professional Skepticism
Improve the effectiveness of attendees by:

Understand the purpose of a financial audit.

Understand the phases of a financial audit and the different types of procedures performed during each phase.

Understand the functions of common working papers, including the trial balance, lead sheets, and financial statements.

Identify key soft skills and techniques of interpersonal behavior and communication.

Recall the basics of the audit risk model, including assertions.

Identify the purpose and importance of audit documentation and the fundamental audit principles and their application.
Introductions

Session 1: Introduction to Financial Auditing

Importance of external financial auditing

Objectives of independent financial auditing

Types of engagements & audits

Differences between internal and external auditing

Session 2: Audit Risk Model

Materiality

Resaonable Assurance

Inherent Risk

Control Risk

Detection Risk

Session 3: The Regulatory Environment

Overview of regulatory bodies in the USA

Roles of regulatory bodies

Session 4: Auditing Standards

Overview of auditing standards in the USA

Standards established by the AICPA

Standards established by the PCAOB

Session 5: Financial Audit Planning and Execution

The audit team

Steps involved in audit planning

Audit scope and objectives

Audit procedures

Audit evidence

Evaluation of audit evidence

Audit reporting

Session 6: Soft Skills

Interviewing using S.P.I.N. Methodology

Written Communications

Relationship Building

Subject Matter Experts

Continuous knowledge gain

Heathly Professional Skepticism

Session 7: Summary and Wrap-Up

Recap of financial auditing industry

Your Keys to Success!
This comprehensive Continuing Professional Education (CPE) event, the first in a series of four, is specially designed for newly onboarded audit staff members. It offers them a fundamental knowledge base that is not only crucial for their initial assignments but also for their entire professional journey.

The program's primary objective is to establish a solid foundation for successful auditors who will contribute significantly to the firm's growth. It takes a practical approach by presenting the audit process from a firm's perspective, bridging the gap between theory and real-world application. Participants will gain insights into the dynamics of both internal firm operations and client interactions, highlighting the essential combination of technical knowledge and interpersonal skills essential for a sustainable auditing career. Going beyond immediate success within the firm, this course introduces concepts vital for continuous professional advancement, including an in-depth exploration of auditing standards and key accounting principles.

Crafted with precision, this CPE training event offers a comprehensive overview of financial auditing practices in the United States. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including regulatory frameworks, auditing standards, risk evaluation, audit planning and execution, and the development of interpersonal skills essential for staff auditors. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of the pivotal role staff auditors play within audit teams and their associated responsibilities.

The training event delves into the spectrum of auditing standards pertinent to the financial auditing sector, incorporating those established by renowned bodies such as the AICPA and PCAOB. It also intricately explains the process of risk assessment in auditing, covering risk identification, assessment, and strategic response. The event provides a methodical guide to audit planning and execution, clarifying aspects such as audit scope, objectives, procedures, and the subsequent reporting process.

Equipped with this comprehensive knowledge, supplemented by insights from our tailored offering "Auditing & Assurance: Staff One," designed for new staff, first-year audit team members will possess the necessary skills to proficiently carry out tasks aligned with their level of experience.

Upon completion of the event, each attendee will be awarded 12 Auditing CPE Hours (Yearly Basis). A certificate of completion will be granted to acknowledge their participation and accomplishment.

Audit & Assurance: Staff One

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