Testing, sampling & control evaluation for non-auditors
A one day course for controls and compliance professionals who want to develop or refresh their testing
and evaluation skills.
Learning outcomes
understanding the difference between process & control
understanding different techniques for testing & sampling, & when to use them
understanding & assessing the design effectiveness and operating effectiveness of controls
understanding how use of data analytics can enhance your testing
Who Should Attend?
This course is aimed at people who are not auditors, but use core audit skills as part of their work, such as:
- Compliance specialists
- Health and safety specialists
- ISO auditors
- Subject specialists who have been asked to support audit teams
Course outline
- Evaluating the control framework:
walkthrough testing | process vs control | evaluating the control framework
- Planning your testing programme:
deciding what to test | optimising audit coverage | developing the work programme
- Testing tools & techniques:
transactional & non-transactional controls | use of analytics | developing the work programme
- Testing & sampling:
sample sources | direction of testing | sampling approaches
- Evidence and documentation: How to document your findings | concepts of sufficient and reliable information and evidence
Book your course
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