CE/CPE Course Information

Audit Evidence: Concepts

CPE Credits: 4
Subject Area: Accounting and Auditing
Field of Study: Auditing
Program Level: Overview
Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study
Lesson Version: 19-1
Publication/Revision Date: November 18, 2024
Prerequisites/Advanced Preparation: None
Written By: William A. Hillison, Ph.D., CPA, CMA

Learning Objectives	This course is designed to provide an overview of the process involved in the collection of evidence to test management’s assertions related to the balances reported on the financial statements. It is intended for individuals who need a refresher or update in audit evidence concepts. After completing this course, you will be able to Determine the sufficiency and appropriateness of audit evidence obtained by the auditor Apply analytical procedures necessary to perform an audit Review management representation letters Answer technical questions on inquiries of a client’s legal counsel about litigation, claims, and assessments Recognize the auditor’s responsibilities for subsequent events and subsequently discovered facts Determine the effects of a specialist’s work on the auditor’s report Identify related party transactions Identify sufficient appropriate evidence to support the statement of cash flows.
Course Topics	Nature, Sufficiency, and Appropriateness (AU-C 500) Audit Data Analytics and Analytical Procedures (AU-C 520) Written Representations (AU-C 580) Litigation, Claims, and Assessments (AU-C 501) Subsequent Events and Subsequently Discovered Facts (AU-C 560) Using the Work of a Specialist (AU-C 500 and AU-C 620) Related Parties (AU-C 550) Statement of Cash Flows

Learning
Objectives

This course is designed to provide an overview of the process involved in the collection of evidence to test management’s assertions related to the balances reported on the financial statements.

It is intended for individuals who need a refresher or update in audit evidence concepts. After completing this course, you will be able to

Determine the sufficiency and appropriateness of audit evidence obtained by the auditor
Apply analytical procedures necessary to perform an audit
Review management representation letters
Answer technical questions on inquiries of a client’s legal counsel about litigation, claims, and assessments
Recognize the auditor’s responsibilities for subsequent events and subsequently discovered facts
Determine the effects of a specialist’s work on the auditor’s report
Identify related party transactions
Identify sufficient appropriate evidence to support the statement of cash flows.

Course Topics

Nature, Sufficiency, and Appropriateness (AU-C 500)
Audit Data Analytics and Analytical Procedures (AU-C 520)
Written Representations (AU-C 580)
Litigation, Claims, and Assessments (AU-C 501)
Subsequent Events and Subsequently Discovered Facts (AU-C 560)
Using the Work of a Specialist (AU-C 500 and AU-C 620)
Related Parties (AU-C 550)
Statement of Cash Flows

This QAS self-study course consists of an Audiovisual presentation, a Knowledge Transfer Outline with multiple-choice questions for study and review, and a Qualified Assessment of 20 questions.

This course is designed for your convenience. You may log out at any time during the course; your current position and all work will be saved. The next time you log in, you can resume right where you logged off.

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