Dates and location
Pricing
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Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
This course provides a solid foundation in the practical application of the Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS) to audit engagements. Participants are given an opportunity to build on their understanding of the standards, with an emphasis on areas identified as common pitfalls in national practice inspection findings. Using a case study approach, participants practice applying the standards to a set of client-specific facts. The case study is based on the audit of a moderately complex for-profit private company. Participants will also explore the key elements of documenting an engagement working paper file including, planning, engagement execution, and reporting.
Topics Include:
- Introduction
- Audit Quality
- Communication with Others
- Audit Documentation
- Acceptance and Overall Audit Strategy
- Risk Assessment Procedures including Internal Control
- Performing Audit Responses
- Conclusion and Reporting
- Wrap Up
NOTE: This course description has been revised and reflects updates for 2025. If you have any questions, please contact pdevents@cpaontario.ca.
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Audit Immersion Program
Key Takeaways
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify common pitfall areas in audit engagements as noted by national practice inspection findings.
- Demonstrate the application of key CAS requirements using a set of case study facts.
- Recognize key items to be documented in an audit engagement working paper.
Who Will Benefit
Audit practitioners at all levels of experience, who want to refresh their understanding of the Canadian Auditing Standards and explore applying the standards in a more effective and efficient manner.
Prerequisite(s)
Participants should have some familiarity with the CPA Canada Handbook – Assurance.
Disclaimer
The views expressed in the course are non-authoritative and have not been formally endorsed by CPA Ontario and do not reflect the views of CPA Ontario. The information included in the course if for general information purposes only.
CPA Ontario, the presenters and the authors do not accept any responsibility or liability that might occur directly or indirectly as a consequence of the use or application of or reliance on this material.
How to Access the Course
To access your course, visit the CPA Ontario Blackboard site and sign in using the same username and password used for the Registration Portal.
Important: Course access begins on the date of purchase and remains available for the Access Time specified for the course under Dates and Location. Please review the access time before purchasing. Note that it may take up to 15 minutes after registration for the course to appear in Blackboard.
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