AuditWatch University
Training for auditors at all levels
Gain knowledge and skills to advance your audit profession. With an integrated development curriculum that starts with basic staff training and culminates with management-level courses, AuditWatch University offers five progressive levels of training. Public and private seminars are available throughout the year.
AuditWatch University public classes
Virtual (online public classes)
| Level | 2025 dates |
|---|---|
| Basic Staff Training | 8/4 - 8/7 9/29 - 10/2 11/17 - 11/20 12/1 - 12/4 1/5/2026 - 1/8/2026 |
| Experienced Staff Training | 6/23 - 6/26 8/4 - 8/7 9/29 - 10/2 12/1 - 12/4 1/5/2026 - 1/8/2026 |
| Beginning In-Charge Training | 6/23 - 6/26 10/20 - 10/23 12/15 - 12/18 |
| Experienced In-Charge Training | 8/11 - 8/14 10/20 - 10/23 11/10 - 11/13 |
| Beyond In-Charge: Taking The Next Step Training | 8/18 - 8/21 10/20 - 10/23 |
In-person conference style seminars
Orlando, Florida
| Level | 2025 dates |
|---|---|
| Basic Staff Training | 12/16-12/18 |
| Experienced Staff Training | 12/16-12/18 |
| Beginning In-Charge Training | 12/16-12/18 |
| Experienced In-Charge Training | 12/16-12/18 |
| Beyond In-Charge: Taking the Next Step Training | 12/16-12/18 |
Las Vegas, Nevada
| Level | 2025 dates |
|---|---|
| Basic Staff Training | 7/15-7/17 |
| Experienced Staff Training | 7/15-7/17 |
| Beginning In-Charge Training | 7/15-7/17 |
| Experienced In-Charge Training | 7/15-7/17 |
| Beyond In-Charge: Taking the Next Step Training | 7/15-7/17 |
Chicago, Illinois
| Level | 2025 dates |
|---|---|
| Basic Staff Training | 9/23-9/25 |
| Experienced Staff Training | 9/23-9/25 |
| Beginning In-Charge Training | 9/23-9/25 |
| Experienced In-Charge Training | 9/23-9/25 |
| Beyond In-Charge: Taking The Next Step Training | 9/23-9/25 |
Leadership Academy
Advance your professional development skills with our leadership courses.
| Level | 2025 dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership I: Everyday Essentials | 7/15 - 7/17 | Las Vegas, NV |
| Leadership I: Everyday Essentials | 12/16 - 12/18 | Orlando, FL |
| Leadership II: Expanding Capabilities | 12/16 - 12/18 | Orlando, FL |
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Course description
This session helps new auditors get off to a great start by introducing them to the auditing field, basic responsibilities, and keys to becoming a successful professional in public accounting. The course includes case studies in common audit areas typically completed by staff accountants and provides an overview of how each area fits into the big picture.
Course information
Duration: Three days in person, four days virtual
Prerequisite: Less than one year of experience
Level of instruction: Basic
Delivery method: Group in-person or group online
CPE credits: 24 credits
Field of study: Auditing, communications, and marketing
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Course description
This session covers the entire audit process, focusing on risk assessment, internal controls, and further audit procedures like sampling, auditing estimates, and analytical procedures. It also includes discussions on technical accounting, auditing, documentation, and business skills.
Course description
Duration: Three days in person, four days virtual
Prerequisite: One to two years of experience
Level of instruction: Intermediate
Delivery method: In-person group or online group
CPE credits: 24 credits
Field of study: Accounting, auditing
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Course description
This course prepares auditors for in-field audit responsibilities through discussions and case studies. It covers essential audit steps, risk assessment procedures, and evaluating client controls. It also includes modules on managing engagements, supervising staff, and reviewing files.
Course information
Duration: Three days in person, four days virtual
Prerequisite: Two to three years of experience
Level of instruction: Intermediate
Delivery method: In-person group or online group
CPE credits: 24 credits
Field of study: Auditing, communications and marketing
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Course description
This course moves experienced auditors beyond the basics, building upon experiences with leading engagements and providing insights and best practices on supervising, motivating, and evaluating team members. It covers more in-depth consideration of advanced topics related to audit planning, designing programs, considering different approaches, and assessing results. Also, gain an in-depth look at higher-level audit tasks, such as evaluating management review controls, identifying and designing tailored responses to fraud risks, auditing revenue transactions, and designing tests of controls.
Course information
Duration: Three days in person, four days virtual
Prerequisite: Three to four years of experience
Level of instruction: Intermediate
Delivery method: Group in-person or group online
CPE credits: 24 credits
Field of study: Auditing
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Course description
This course prepares experienced auditors to take the next step in their development as engagement and firm leaders. It builds on the concepts introduced in prior levels, challenging auditors to manage and champion the audit process by developing efficient audit plans, working with clients, dealing with complex accounting and audit issues, and wrapping up engagements. The course material also addresses review and compilation engagements, special purpose frameworks, group audits, audit sampling and confirmations, and presentations.
Course information
Duration: Three days in person, four days virtual
Prerequisite: Four to five years experience
Level of instruction: Intermediate
Delivery method: Group in-person or group online
CPE credits: 24 credits
Field of study: Auditing, Accounting, Communication & Marketing, Personal Development
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Course description
In this highly interactive course, advancing professionals develop essential, results oriented leadership skills to boost individual and firm success. Topics include foundational leadership principles, DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), goal setting and prioritization, collaborative negotiation, presentation skills, mindfulness, and business development skills.
Course information
Duration: Three days in person, four days virtual
Prerequisite: Current or future leadership responsibility
Level of instruction: Advanced
Delivery method: Group in-person or group online
CPE credits: 24 credits
Field of study: Personal Development, Communications & Marketing
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Course description
This engaging course expands the participant’s professional leadership capabilities. Topics include developing executive presence, using emotional intelligence to achieve success, managing the multigenerational workplace, performance and talent management, change management, mindfulness, and building new business.
Course information
Duration: Three days in person, four day virtual
Prerequisite: Leadership 1: Everyday Essentials
Level of instruction: Advanced
Delivery method: Group in-person or group online
CPE credits: 24 credits
Field of study: Personal Development, Personnel/Human Resources, Communications & Marketing, and Behavioral Ethics