AuditWatch University

Develop your audit staff from entry-level to senior management with seven levels of progressive training
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  1. Virtual courses
  2. In-person courses
  3. Leadership Academy
  4. Course descriptions

AuditWatch University public classes

These public classes are available in-person and virtually. New classes added regularly.

Virtual (online public classes)

Level Dates
Basic Staff Training 1/6/2025-1/9/2025
Experienced Staff Training 1/6/2025-1/9/2025
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In-person conference style seminars

Orlando, Florida

Level Dates
Basic Staff Training 12/3/2024-12/5/2024
Experienced Staff Training 12/3/2024-12/5/2024
Beginning In-charge Training 12/3/2024-12/5/2024
Experienced In-charge Training 12/3/2024-12/5/2024
Beyond In-charge Taking the Next Step 12/3/2024-12/5/2024
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Leadership Academy

Advance your professional development skills with the leadership courses

Level Dates Location
Leadership I: Everyday Essentials 12/3/2024-12/5/2024 Orlando, FL
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Course descriptions

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  • Course description

    This session helps new auditors get off to a great start, introducing them to the auditing field and basic audit responsibilities. 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 1 Year Experience
    Level of Instruction: Basic
    Delivery Method: Group in-person or group online
    CPE Credits: 24 Credits
    Field of Study: Auditing, Communications & Marketing

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  • Course description

    This session introduces auditors to the complete audit process and plan. It focuses on ways for staff and senior accountants to significantly participate in the risk assessment procedures, including efforts surrounding internal controls. In addition, significant time is spent on performance of further audit procedures, including test details such as sampling, auditing estimates, and analytical procedures. Finally, the course includes discussions of select technical accounting, auditing, advanced documentation, and business skills.

    Course description

    Duration: Three days in person, four days virtual
    Prerequisite: 1-2 Years Experience
    Level of Instruction: Intermediate
    Delivery Method: Group in-person or group online
    CPE Credits: 24 Credits
    Field of Study: Accounting, Auditing

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  • Course description

    This session prepares auditors to take in-field responsibility for an audit engagement. It mixes discussion with case studies to provide an in-depth look at designing and completing the key steps in an audit. There is heavy focus on completing the risk assessment procedures and making appropriate risk assessments. We include case study work on understanding, evaluating, and verifying a client’s activity level controls within key business cycles. This session also includes multiple interrelated modules on key business skills used by in-charge accountants, including supervising individuals and reviewing files.

    Course information

    Duration: Three days in person, four days virtual
    Prerequisite:  2-3 Years Experience
    Level of Instruction: Intermediate
    Delivery Method: Group in-person or group online
    CPE Credits: 24 Credits
    Field of Study: Auditing, Communications & Marketing

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  • Course description

    This course moves experienced auditors beyond the basics. It builds upon experiences with running engagements and provides insights and best practices on supervising, motivating, and evaluating team members. The course challenges experienced auditors to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their audit engagements through exercises and case studies on common audit scenarios. It also provides an in-depth look at audit tasks typically performed by more experienced team members, such as evaluating design of controls, responding to risks, designing audit programs, and tests of controls.

    Course information

    Duration:  Three days in person, four days virtual
    Prerequisite:  3-4 Years 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.  Building on the concepts introduced in Level 4: Experienced In-Charge Training, the course challenges auditors to champion the audit process by developing efficient audit plans, managing the audit process, working with clients, dealing with complex accounting and audit issues. Course material also addresses key issues in performing review and compilation engagements, using special purpose frameworks, and recognizing advanced financial reporting issues.

    Course information

    Duration:  Three days in person, four days virtual
    Prerequisite:  4-5 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 in the multi-generational workplace, performance and talent management, DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), 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

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