Many firms have moved to ProAudit to try and improve the quality of the audit process and to make it more efficient. However this very different way of working can lead to cost overruns and in some cases a drop in quality as staff and reviewers are ill prepared for the paperless environment.
To help firms use the software efficiently and effectively, SWATUK has developed a range of in-house training and support services:
In-house training
Based on our popular CPD, staff and technician courses, we can provide a range of course specifically aimed at those firms using ProAudit. These courses start from the very basics of an audit to efficiency and troubleshooting sessions.
To discuss in-house training in more detail or to arrange an in-house training session, call us on 0800 2800 433.
*these courses are run using SWATUK’s training laptops so that delegates can run through the case studies as if it was a live audit file. For more details on any of the course, please click on any of the course titles above.
ProAudit file reviews
Are you using ProAudit to its full potential? We can provide training to help you harness the full functionality of the software in order to reduce the amount of time spent on audits and improve your recovery rates. This can either be on site at a daily rate or this can be done electronically at an hourly rate.
Call us on 0800 2800 433 to discuss the most appropriate file review method for you.
Plus, our reviews include a full debrief at the end of the day to outline our findings and give you the chance to discuss these with our technical consultants.
ProAudit file reviews + training
To improve your recovery rates and help you remain compliant, we can also provide training on the files we’ve just reviewed. We can write and present a course, based on the file reviews, to help you address issues that are directly relevant to your staff’s training needs.
Call 0800 2800 433 to find out more and to arrange training.
Audit helpline - 01752 725719
Our experts are available to help answer any technical queries you have regarding auditing and financial reporting. Queries are charged at £38.75 per 15 minute unit and this includes a written response.
In-house training - course outlines
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Course
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Duration
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Who should attend
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Course aims and objectives
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The course will include
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|
Auditing: Introduction
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1 day
|
Those currently working as, or about to become, a junior
assistant on audits. No audit experience is required.
|
Obtain a basic understanding of auditing principles and be able to undertake and record simple audit tests.
|
- Auditing V accounting
- Audit file contents
- Working paper requirements
- Audit objectives
- Methods of testing
|
|
Auditing: Substantive and Systems testing
|
1 day
|
Those who are responsible for performing detailed audit
testing and beginning to complete individual sections or
whole files.
|
Gain a wider understanding of the issues surrounding an audit.
Understand when and how to perform systems tests.
|
- Considering risk
- Completion of audit programmes
- Sampling and errors
- Systems testing
- Communicating with the client
|
|
Auditing: Taking responsibility for the file
|
1 day
|
Those responsible for the overall completion of audit files
prior to review by a manager or partner.
|
Be able to make judgements and produce good quality audit files that are ready for review and comply with ISAs.
|
- Overview of the planning process
- Auditing more complex areas
- Completion procedures
- Introduction to reviewing
- Types of audit report
|
|
ISAs: Planning, Internal Controls and other Problems
|
½ day
|
Seniors / managers who plan and oversee audit work.
|
Be able to comply with the ISAs when planning and, in particular, decide when / how to test internal controls.
|
- Review of key planning requirements
- Systems and controls – ISA requirements
- Completing planning and systems documentation
- Practical problem areas
|
|
Efficient Use of ProAudit and PCAS
|
½ day
|
Partners and staff who are
using ProAudit.
|
To consider the benefits of moving the audit process on to an on screen format. This
course is based on SWAT UK ‘s experience of helping firms to generate a cost effective
audit approach without paper files.
|
- Setting the information
- The importance of TB mapping
- Planning on screen what has changed
- Using the software with audit testing
- Efficient reviewing on screen
- Rolling forward - the benefits and the pitfalls
|
|
ProAudit Clinic
|
½ day
|
Partners and staff who are using ProAudit
|
To provide a forum for users to bring their problems with using the software to work together to find more efficient working practices.
|
- This course does not include any notes but rather the lecturer will take questions and queries from the firm then will show them efficient solutions to the issues they are facing.
|
To find out more and to discuss your requirements in more detail, call us on 0800 2800 433.
Many firms have moved to ProAudit to try and improve the quality of the audit process and to make it more efficient. However this very different way of working can lead to cost overruns and in some cases a drop in quality as staff and reviewers are ill prepared for the paperless environment.
To help firms use the software efficiently and effectively, SWATUK has developed a range of in-house training and support services:
In-house training
Based on our popular CPD, staff and technician courses, we can provide a range of course specifically aimed at those firms using ProAudit. These courses start from the very basics of an audit to efficiency and troubleshooting sessions.
To discuss in-house training in more detail or to arrange an in-house training session, call us on 0800 2800 433.
*these courses are run using SWATUK’s training laptops so that delegates can run through the case studies as if it was a live audit file. For more details on any of the course, please click on any of the course titles above.
ProAudit file reviews
Are you using ProAudit to its full potential? We can provide training to help you harness the full functionality of the software in order to reduce the amount of time spent on audits and improve your recovery rates. This can either be on site at a daily rate or this can be done electronically at an hourly rate.
Call us on 0800 2800 433 to discuss the most appropriate file review method for you.
Plus, our reviews include a full debrief at the end of the day to outline our findings and give you the chance to discuss these with our technical consultants.
ProAudit file reviews + training
To improve your recovery rates and help you remain compliant, we can also provide training on the files we’ve just reviewed. We can write and present a course, based on the file reviews, to help you address issues that are directly relevant to your staff’s training needs.
Call 0800 2800 433 to find out more and to arrange training.
Audit helpline - 01752 725719
Our experts are available to help answer any technical queries you have regarding auditing and financial reporting. Queries are charged at £38.75 per 15 minute unit and this includes a written response.
In-house training - course outlines
|
Course
|
Duration
|
Who should attend
|
Course aims and objectives
|
The course will include
|
|
Auditing: Introduction
|
1 day
|
Those currently working as, or about to become, a junior
assistant on audits. No audit experience is required.
|
Obtain a basic understanding of auditing principles and be able to undertake and record simple audit tests.
|
- Auditing V accounting
- Audit file contents
- Working paper requirements
- Audit objectives
- Methods of testing
|
|
Auditing: Substantive and Systems testing
|
1 day
|
Those who are responsible for performing detailed audit
testing and beginning to complete individual sections or
whole files.
|
Gain a wider understanding of the issues surrounding an audit.
Understand when and how to perform systems tests.
|
- Considering risk
- Completion of audit programmes
- Sampling and errors
- Systems testing
- Communicating with the client
|
|
Auditing: Taking responsibility for the file
|
1 day
|
Those responsible for the overall completion of audit files
prior to review by a manager or partner.
|
Be able to make judgements and produce good quality audit files that are ready for review and comply with ISAs.
|
- Overview of the planning process
- Auditing more complex areas
- Completion procedures
- Introduction to reviewing
- Types of audit report
|
|
ISAs: Planning, Internal Controls and other Problems
|
½ day
|
Seniors / managers who plan and oversee audit work.
|
Be able to comply with the ISAs when planning and, in particular, decide when / how to test internal controls.
|
- Review of key planning requirements
- Systems and controls – ISA requirements
- Completing planning and systems documentation
- Practical problem areas
|
|
Efficient Use of ProAudit and PCAS
|
½ day
|
Partners and staff who are
using ProAudit.
|
To consider the benefits of moving the audit process on to an on screen format. This
course is based on SWAT UK ‘s experience of helping firms to generate a cost effective
audit approach without paper files.
|
- Setting the information
- The importance of TB mapping
- Planning on screen what has changed
- Using the software with audit testing
- Efficient reviewing on screen
- Rolling forward - the benefits and the pitfalls
|
|
ProAudit Clinic
|
½ day
|
Partners and staff who are using ProAudit
|
To provide a forum for users to bring their problems with using the software to work together to find more efficient working practices.
|
- This course does not include any notes but rather the lecturer will take questions and queries from the firm then will show them efficient solutions to the issues they are facing.
|
To find out more and to discuss your requirements in more detail, call us on 0800 2800 433.