CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR TAX & FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS
Self-Study

Identifying Audit Risks – Internal Controls and Audit Evidence

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CPE Credits

1 Credits: Auditing
Course Level
Overview
Format
Self-Study

Course Description

This course focuses on red flags related to internal controls and audit evidence. This course covers weaknesses in internal controls that could indicate potential financial mismanagement, fraud, or operational inefficiencies, such as inadequate segregation of duties, lack of oversight, or unexplained adjustments. It also examines how auditors can detect suspicious audit evidence, including inconsistent or incomplete documentation, and what steps to take when such evidence is found. This course provides auditors with practical tools to strengthen their audit approach and ensure the integrity of their findings.

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Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify weaknesses in internal controls that may expose the organization to risk
  • Select the appropriate response when suspicious or incomplete audit evidence is found
  • Distinguish between valid and questionable audit evidence during the audit process
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Course Specifics

Course ID
SS925421870
Revision Date
February 12, 2025
Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Advanced Preparation

None

Number of Pages
34

Compliance Information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

CFP Notice: Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board. For more information on the reporting process, required documentation, processing fee, etc., contact the CFP Board. CFP Professionals must take each course in it’s entirety, the CFP Board DOES NOT accept partial credits for courses.

Meet The Experts

Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 145 courses (350+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics. Kelen remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and authored more than a thousand multiple choice questions for various sections of the CPA exam. He also serves as an Editorial Advisor for the AICPA’s Journal of Accountancy. Kelen has nearly 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He currently serves as an Accounting Policy Advisor with HP. Prior to HP, he served in multiple …