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SUMMARY:(LIAA64/27) All About Fraud - Examples\, Prevention and Auditing
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nFraud continues to make headlines\, underscoring the importance of understanding how fraud occurs\, how it can be prevented\, and how auditors are expected to respond. This course begins with an overview of common fraud schemes identified in the 2026 Report to the Nations issued by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners\, along with key characteristics commonly observed among fraud perpetrators.  \nThe course then explores practical approaches organizations use to prevent and detect fraud\, highlighting controls\, policies\, and cultural factors that can reduce fraud risk. Participants will also review recent fraud cases reported in the news to reinforce how these schemes manifest in real-world settings.  \nThe course concludes with a discussion of the auditor’s responsibilities related to fraud under AU-C 240\, including an overview of proposed changes to the fraud standards and what they may mean for future audit engagements.  \nObjectives\n\nRecognize common fraud schemes identified in the Report to the Nations. \nIdentify common characteristics and risk factors associated with fraud perpetrators. \nIdentify preventive measures organizations use to deter fraud. \nRecall key data points and trends from the 2026 Report to the Nations. \nIdentify the auditor’s responsibilities related to the consideration of fraud under AU-C 240.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa64-27-all-about-fraud-examples-prevention-and-auditing/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com
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SUMMARY:(LIAA65/27) Introduction to Risk Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nEffective risk assessment is foundational to designing an appropriate audit response. This course introduces the audit risk model and provides an overview of the risk assessment procedures performed during engagements.  \nParticipants will review the components of the audit risk model and examine common risk assessment procedures\, including inquiries\, analytical procedures\, and observation and inspection techniques. Emphasis is placed on understanding how risk assessment drives engagement planning and supports the deve lopment of appropriate audit responses. Designed for auditors seeking a structured introduction or refresher\, this course builds foundational knowledge necessary for effective engagement planning and execution.  \nObjectives\n\nPerform risk assessment procedures during an engagement. \nRecall parts of the audit risk model.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa65-27-introduction-to-risk-assessment/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270511T083000
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SUMMARY:(LIAA66/27) Advanced Audit Planning Concepts - Ensuring an Effective and Efficient Audit
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe biggest factors that lead to an effective and efficient financial statement audit are the properly identification\, evaluation\, and response to risk of material misstatement. Assessed risk of material misstatement leads to the generation of the nature\, timing and extent of further audit procedures. This module will focus on how to enhance engagement team brainstorming and discussions to leverage knowledge to create a high-quality and profitable audit approach. \nObjectives\n\nExplain engagement planning best practices for a high quality and profitable engagement. \nLink assessed risk of material misstatement to the detailed audit plan. \nDetermine the most appropriate nature\, timing and extent of audit procedures for maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa66-27-advanced-audit-planning-concepts-ensuring-an-effective-and-efficient-audit/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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SUMMARY:(LIAA67/27) Auditing Bits in BytesTM – A Practical Break-Down of “Real World” Best Practices Applied in Highly Successful Audits: \nSegment 7: Identifying\, Ev
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis series will provide valuable tips and techniques from an experienced auditor to successfully design and perform financial statement audits in “real-life” circumstances. Practical understanding of principles and standards can result in a high-quality\, insightful\, and profitable engagement. \nObjectives\n\nDescribe how to properly satisfy the requirement to evaluate and communicate internal control matters noted during the course the financial statement audit. \nExplain critical audit matters to communicate with those charged with governance. \nApply considerations in properly categorizing internal control deficiencies as an inconsequential matter\, significant deficiency\, or material weakness.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa67-27-auditing-bits-in-bytestm-a-practical-break-down-of-real-world-best-practices-applied-in-highly-successful-audits-segment-7-identifying-ev/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270513T083000
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SUMMARY:(LIAA71/27) Deep Dive into Common Auditing Deficiencies
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAudit deficiencies continue to be a focus area for peer reviewers\, regulators\, and state boards of accountancy. This course examines common deficiencies identified by the AICPA and state boards\, highlighting recurring issues that affect audit quality and compliance.  \nThe course covers frequently cited problem areas\, including risk assessment\, analytical procedures\, audit sampling\, and group audits. Participants will review why these deficiencies occur and explore best practices that can help reduce risk and strengthen audit execution.  \nThis course is designed to help auditors recognize areas of heightened scrutiny and better understand how to address common deficiencies through more effective audit planning and performance.  \nObjectives\n\nIdentify appropriate methods for performing risk assessment and analytical procedures. \nRecall best practices related to audit sampling. \nRecognize recent changes to auditing standards affecting group audits. \nRecall common audit deficiencies identified through peer review and regulatory oversight.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa71-27-deep-dive-into-common-auditing-deficiencies/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com
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SUMMARY:(LIAA72/27) How to Evaluate Whether You (the Client) Are Getting the Most for Your Audit Dollars
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAn audit is an investment in reliable financial reporting and compliance\, and an increased return on those dollars can be achieved by hiring the right auditors. This course will provide key factors for you to consider when evaluating whether you are getting the most quality and insight from your auditors\, to enable them to perform the most value-added audit possible in the given circumstances – while still retaining the trust of a CPA. \nObjectives\n\nDescribe how to identify signs that your auditors may be over- or under-auditing. \nExplain the “soft” skills\, such as communication\, creativity\, critical thinking and more that your auditor should readily exhibit in order to give you the greatest return for your audit dollars. \nApply illustrative examples of value-added business advice and assistance the auditor may apply without impairing independence.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa72-27-how-to-evaluate-whether-you-the-client-are-getting-the-most-for-your-audit-dollars/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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