Data Mining for Auditors: Defining a Continuous Audit Process, Reporting Outcomes

WEBVTT Welcome to Data Mining for Auditors, defining a continuous audit process and reporting outcomes. Data mining and data analytics are both crucial to internal auditing success. As organizations amass larger volumes of data and the number and intricacy of tools increase, auditors are presented with a multitude of options to improve their risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, and reporting activities. The topics we delve into include embedded audit routines, Excel templates, triggers and thresholds, audience analysis, dashboard planning, data cleaning, applications of functions for dashboard testing, techniques for data consolidation, visual centric audit reporting, and future improvements and innovations. Designed primarily for compliance officers, audit managers and directors, financial, operational and IT auditors, as well as key operational personnel. This course rewards 6.5 CP credits upon successful completion.