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Finance & Accounting

Auditing

Plan and perform audits that give confidence in financial information.

6 weeksOne day a weekCapstone project

Curriculum

Your six-week path

Each week meets once and builds on the previous session, ending in a hands-on capstone.

  1. 1Week 1

    Introduction to Auditing

    Understand the purpose and types of audits.

    • What is auditing and assurance
    • Types of audit and auditors
    • Audit regulatory framework
    • Professional ethics and independence
  2. 2Week 2

    Audit Planning

    Set the strategy and assess risk.

    • Understanding the entity
    • Materiality and audit risk
    • Audit strategy and plan
    • Fraud risk considerations
  3. 3Week 3

    Internal Control

    Evaluate the control environment.

    • Components of internal control
    • Testing controls
    • Control deficiencies
    • IT controls basics
  4. 4Week 4

    Audit Evidence & Procedures

    Gather sufficient, appropriate evidence.

    • Types and sources of evidence
    • Substantive procedures
    • Audit sampling
    • Auditing key account balances
  5. 5Week 5

    Completion & Reporting

    Conclude and communicate results.

    • Subsequent events and going concern
    • Audit documentation
    • Forming an opinion
    • The audit report
  6. 6Week 6

    Specialized Audits & Capstone

    Apply auditing in different contexts.

    • Internal and forensic auditing
    • Public sector and performance audits
    • Data analytics in auditing
    • Capstone: audit file and report

Levels

Choose the level that fits you

Auditing is offered at five levels. Sign up for the one that matches your current experience.

  1. 1

    Beginner

    Start from the fundamentals

    For students who are new to the subject. Covers core concepts, key terms, and the basics you need to get started with confidence.

  2. 2

    Intermediate

    Build on what you know

    For students with some prior knowledge. Goes deeper into practical skills, tools, and real-world application of the fundamentals.

  3. 3

    Advanced

    Master complex skills

    For experienced students ready for challenging material, advanced techniques, and independent problem-solving.

  4. 4

    Professional

    Industry-ready expertise

    For working professionals. Focuses on workplace scenarios, best practices, and the standards expected in the field.

  5. 5

    Diploma

    Full certification track

    A comprehensive track combining all levels toward a Fisko Foundation diploma, with a final assessment and certificate of completion.

Test your knowledge

A quick 4-question check on Auditing. Pick an answer for each question, then submit to see your score.

  1. 1. The main purpose of an audit is to:

  2. 2. Internal controls are designed to:

  3. 3. Audit evidence is gathered to:

  4. 4. An unqualified (clean) audit opinion means:

0 of 4 answered

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