Audit Workpapers: Documenting Field Work

Description

Workpapers are the building blocks for an audit. If relevant details are not listed in the workpapers, the manager and partner might not know about them or consider their ramifications. Everyone knows a poorly prepared workpaper is a time-waster, for the preparer, for the reviewer and for the partner, so proper workpaper preparation is critical. In this webcast you will learn the basics of workpaper preparation-form and content-to make sure everything significant is properly documented.

Highlights

Topics Discussed

Essential components of a workpaper

Preparing and maintaining workpapers

Different types of workpapers

Documenting audit tests

Workpaper critique

Improving workpaper technique

Objectives

When you complete this webcast you will be able to:

Apply basic standards regarding workpaper documentation and proper workpaper technique