Audit Staff Essentials – New Staff Practical Application: Fundamentals of Using Data Analytics in an Audit
This course in Data Analytics in Audit introduces audit professionals to the role of analytics in today’s audit environment. It explains how audit methodologies are evolving through emerging technologies, analytical procedures, and data-driven approaches while emphasizing professional skepticism and judgment throughout the audit process.
CPE Credit
2.0 Hours
DELIVERY METHOD
Self-Study (On Demand)
LEVEL
Basic
PREREQUISITES
None
PRICING
$119.50 per year
Course Description
Fundamentals of Using Data Analytics in an Audit provides foundational guidance on how audit data analytics can support audit quality and improve audit efficiency. Designed for new audit staff, this course explores the general concept of audit data analytics, current trends in analytics technologies, and the practical application of analytics during audit engagements.
Participants will gain an understanding of the six key steps involved in conducting audit data analytics and how these procedures may be deployed throughout an audit. The course also highlights the importance of professional judgment, professional skepticism, and developing an analytics mindset when evaluating audit evidence and interpreting results.
Prerequisites: This course does not have any formal prerequisites.
What You’ll Learn
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the general concept of audit data analytics
- Recognize current trends in analytics and emerging technologies affecting the accounting profession
- Recognize the importance of professional judgment and professional skepticism when using audit data analytics
- Identify the six key steps involved in conducting audit data analytics
- Recognize how audit data analytics may be deployed during an audit engagement
- Develop an analytics mindset when evaluating audit procedures and audit evidence
- Understand how audit methodologies are being enhanced through analytics-driven approaches
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for:
- Recently onboarded audit staff
- First-year auditors
- Accounting professionals seeking foundational exposure to audit data analytics
- Firms looking to provide consistent audit training and staff level-setting
- Professionals interested in understanding emerging technologies in the audit profession
Key Topics Covered
- Audit data analytics fundamentals
- The six key steps of an audit data analytic
- Deployment possibilities for audit data analytics
- Emerging technologies impacting the accounting profession
- Enhancing audit quality through analytics
- Professional skepticism in data analytics procedures
- Professional judgment when interpreting analytic results
- Developing an analytics mindset
- High-level application of audit analytics during audit engagements
- Trends in analytics within firm audit methodologies
Why This Course Matters
Data analytics is becoming increasingly important in the audit process as organizations generate larger volumes of financial and operational data. Auditors must understand how analytical techniques can be applied to identify patterns, evaluate risk, and support audit procedures more effectively.
This course helps accounting professionals strengthen their understanding of data analytics in audit engagements and improve their ability to apply data-driven approaches within audit procedures. For additional professional guidance on audit and assurance practices, professionals may refer to AICPA resources.
Explore additional Auditing CPE Courses to further strengthen your understanding of audit analytics and technology-enabled audit procedures.
Pricing & Access
$119.50 per year — Unlimited CPE Access
When you enroll, you receive full access to all courses in our catalog for one full year, including this course and every other available offering.
Unlike many CPE providers, we do not charge by the credit hour and we do not impose course expiration dates. Once you’re enrolled:
- All courses are included — no per-course or per-credit fees
- Your access lasts for a full year from your enrollment date
- Your completed course certificates remain available in your portal
- You can complete courses at your own pace, on your own schedule
This single annual enrollment gives you the flexibility to earn CPE hours when you need them — without worrying about expiring credits or additional costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course NASBA-compliant?
Yes. This course meets NASBA CPE requirements.
How is the course delivered?
On-demand, self-study format with quizzes for knowledge checks.
Can I complete this course at my own pace?
Yes. You may start, stop, and resume the course as needed.
