Group Audits: Who is Responsible for What?
2.00 Credits
Member Price $109
Non-Member Price $139
Overview
Financial statement audits often involve audits of components of a larger entity. This course will focus on the responsibilities for both the group auditor and component auditor, including implementation of SAS No. 149 relate to group audits.
Highlights
- Responsibilities of the group audit engagement team, including the group engagement partner
- Clarifying roles and responsibilities of component auditors and reference auditors in audits of group financial statements
- Special considerations on audit planning and audit reporting in a group audit
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
Anyone who performs audits
Objectives
- Recognize the extended professional responsibilities for an audit of group financial statements
- List changes to group audits as a result of SAS No. 149
Preparation
Experience in basic audits
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Jennifer Louis, Business Learning Institute
Jennifer F. Louis, CPA, has more than 18 years of experience in designing and instructing high-quality training programs. In 2003 she formed Emergent Solutions Group, LLC, serving organizations by providing training services on a project-specific or parttime basis.
Most recently, Ms. Louis was executive vice president / director of trainingServices at AuditWatch, Inc., a premier training and consulting firm serving the audit profession. She began her career at AuditWatch as vice president of product development. Before joining AuditWatch, Ms. Louis was the financial/operational audit manager at AARP.
Ms. Louis also was an audit manager for Deloitte & Touche LLP. During her years at Deloitte & Touche’s Washington D.C. office, she was a frequent local and national instructor. She also served as an
instructor for the firm’s national “Train the Trainers” program.
Non-Member Price $139
Member Price $109