Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
This seminar 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.
Schedule
- May 19, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- May 20, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- May 21, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- May 22, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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
This course is a live webinar. You must attend the live course to receive verifiable CPD hours. We recommend you join five minutes prior to the scheduled starting time. To get the full experience of this interactive course, use a computer that has video and microphone capabilities.
If available, course materials can be accessed 2 business days prior to the course and should be downloaded in advance.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
Joline Moore, CPA, CA has 10+ years of accounting experience with public sector and private companies. Previously, she was in the audit practice at Deloitte LLP, where she worked with clients in a variety of industries (manufacturing, technology, and public sector), and a breadth of financial reporting frameworks such as PSAS, IFRS, ASPE, ASNPO. She has also held the position of Financial Policy Manager at Metrolinx, which involved researching Public Sector Accounting Standards, creating internal accounting policies, and facilitating training sessions.