Auditing Accounting Estimates
The workshop will introduce what is meant by accounting estimates and how auditors should be dealing with such estimates.
- Definition of an accounting estimate
- Types of accounting estimates
- Auditing rules on accounting estimates:
- What to consider at the planning stage
- What to consider at the testing stage
- Professional scepticism
- Practical issues
Relevant examples, quiz questions and a case study will be used to check your understanding.
Who should take the course
The workshop is essential for anyone undertaking audit work - in particular those working on the risk assessment stage of the audit. Under the clarified ISA+s, a greater emphasis has been given to accounting estimates (ISA+ 540). This course explains what an accounting estimate is and what needs to be done at the various stages of the audit, including planning and testing.
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