IIA2 Quantitative Analysis
DESCRIPTION AND BENEFITS
Data is a revealing source of
audit information if examined correctly.
This two-day course
addresses the use of quantitative techniques to improve the quality and
efficiency of the work of the auditor.
Combining financial and
operating data can allow the auditor to home in on high-impact areas.
Delegates will learn:
- Analytical techniques for
sharper insight
- Operations Research and
models
- Analytical Review
Procedures
- Linear programming
- Charting, Queuing and Game
theory
- Simulations
- How to relate financial and
operating results
- How to relate ROI to
operating results
WHAT WILL BE COVERED
| Nature of Audit Research
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| Setting Terms of Reference
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| Constructing Research Design
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| Quantitative and Qualitative
Methods
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| Designing and Administering
Surveys and Questionnaires
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| Using Structured,
Semi-structured and Unstructured Interviews
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| Action Research
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| Observation and Participant
Observation
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| Using and Interpreting Data
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- Financial analysis: the
auditor's perspective
- Financial statements and
what to look for
- Ratio analysis and cash
flow
- DuPont and Z-Score analysis
- Focusing audit effort
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed to be of primary benefit to auditors who need to understand
quantitative methods to carry out corporate and academic research.
To register, please send us your details on
the:
Registration Form
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