Using Risk Assessment to Build Individual Audit Programs: Assessing and Categorizing Risks

Length: 3h 35m modules icon

Modules: 3 episodes icon

Episodes: 12On DemandAdvanced6.5 CPE Hours

Course Overview

Risk assessments are essential to build effective audit programs, and conduct risk-based auditing. This course is Part 2 of the Using Risk Assessment to Build Individual Audit Programs course series. Topics covered include risks by cross-functional processes, management evaluation and mitigation of risks, levels of monitoring, categorization of risks, and an in-depth exploration of regulatory and compliance, financial, information systems, health and safety, human resources, operational and efficiency, and reputational risks. Who Should Attend Financial, Operational, Business, and IT Auditors interested in broadening their knowledge of risk assessment techniques and principles. CPE: 6.5

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

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