Performing an Audit Course

Performing an Audit Course free download

Learn how to perform an audit for your company

Audits are a process where a company’s financial records are examined and verified to ensure accuracy and fair representation. This meticulous examination involves reviewing financial statements, accounting books, and other relevant documents to assess the company's financial health and compliance with laws and regulations.

Audits play a crucial role in maintaining transparency and accountability in financial reporting, helping stakeholders make informed decisions. They also serve as a tool to detect and prevent fraud, errors, and inefficiencies in financial operations.

In addition to financial audits, companies may also undergo operational audits to evaluate their internal controls, processes, and performance.

Topics Discussed:

• Differences between an Audit and an Independent review.

• Audit evidence

• Sampling

• The use of Experts

• Internal Audit

• Opening balances & Comparatives

• Estimates

• External confirmations

• Substantive procedures & Tests of control

• Procedures all cycles

• Related parties

The Presenter:

Daniel van Tonder

I completed my B- Compt degree in Financial Accounting while I was still busy with my articles at Diemont, Zimmerman & Bolink Auditors in Polokwane.

After my articles, I entered the private sector to gain valuable experience as a Group Finance manager and Group Internal Tax Practitioner.

I'm currently busy with my post graduate diploma in taxation through Unisa.
I am a registered tax practitioner and a proud member of the South African Institute of Taxation.