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Twelve Rules for Auditors

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Alexandria

8.00 Credits

Member Price $359.00

Price will increase by $50 after 8/13

Non-Member Price $459.00

Price will increase by $50 after 8/13

Overview

This course provides practical rules that auditors should follow to avoid auditing’s most unpleasant outcomes. Specific attention to the following areas: • Rule 1 - Know Your Own Limitations • Rule 2 - Tell the truth, especially about the tough issues • Rule 3 - Recognize the shortcuts will ultimately lead to disaster • Rule 4 - Spend whatever time is required to understand the entity’s internal controls • Rule 5 - Commit yourself to improvement daily • Rule 6 - Take the time to do things right • Rule 7 - Don’t be afraid to ask for help • Rule 8 - Never consider your client’s management to be above wrongdoing • Rule 9 - Beware the related parties • Rule 10 - Follow the rules regarding confirmation • Rule 11 - Pay attention to what matters, not what is expedient • Rule 12 - Avoid dismissing analytical testing variances

Prerequisites

Minimum to Advanced Level

Designed For

Partners and managers responsible for planning and supervision of engagements, as well as staff persons conducting those engagements.

Preparation

None

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

J. Inzina, J Michael Inzina, CPA, CGFM, CGMA

J. Michael Inzina is founder and CEO of Audit Litigation Training and Efficiency Consulting, Inc. (ALTEC), a consulting company serving public accounting firms and other accounting and auditing organizations on matters of audit efficiency, continuing education, litigation and ethics.

Mike has been named Outstanding Instructor by the American Institute of CPAs and several state societies 13 times, and has served on several national committees, including: AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee, Auditing Standards Board, AICPA Independence and Behavioral Standards Subcommittee and Governmental Technical Standards Committee.

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Non-Member Price $459.00

Member Price $359.00