Dates and location
Hours
Dates and location
Hours
Description
Develop critical thinking skills through logical and lateral thinking to maintain an attitude of professional skepticism.
We live in a knowledge-based society, and the more we are able to use critical thinking skills, the better decisions we are able to make. Understanding the components of critical thinking allows us to strengthen our ability to reason which in turn helps to maintain an attitude of professional skepticism in engagements.
This course will review aspects of critical thinking including logical and lateral thinking and different situations where they come into play. It is important to ask the right questions, organize and evaluate the data in order to draw the right conclusions.
Through illustrative examples, guidance on practical application and understanding requirements, you will strengthen your ability to maintain and attitude of professional skepticism and build stronger relationships with your clients.
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Key Takeaways
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Appreciate the link between professional skepticism and critical thinking.
- Understand the difference between logical thinking and lateral thinking.
- Strengthen the ability to reason.
- Identify the characteristics of critical thinkers.
- Explore attributes, mindset and actions of professional skepticism.
Who Will Benefit
This course is intended for practitioners at all levels.
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 is 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
This is an online session. This course is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Once registered, you can access the material at any time.
However, you will only have access to the course for 90 days after REGISTRATION.
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Speaker(s)
Kirsten S. Albo, FCPA, FCA, ICD.D is the Founder of ASK KSA Consulting Inc. providing consulting and advisory services to small and mid-sized firms to help them conduct effective and efficient engagements and meet the requirements of being in public practice. Areas of practice include cyclical file inspections, external monitoring activities, file efficiency reviews and engagement quality reviews. Delivering professional development courses is a key component of her business as she develops and delivers specialized in-house training courses for the multitude of firms with whom she works.