CAATs is the fundamental tool which is used by the auditors. This tool facilitates them to make search from the irregularities from the given data. With the help of this tool, the auditors and accountant of any firm will be able to provide more analytical results. These tools are used throughout every business environment and also in the industry sectors too. With the help of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques, more forensic accounting with more analysis can be done. It's really a helpful tool that helps the firm auditor to work in an efficient and productive manner. Working with the CAAT tool, it is essential for the accountant or the auditor to select the right data, the selection process is very much tricky, and you need to be professional for it. After selecting the right data, import that to the CAAT tool, now the tool will automatically generate the analytical data. This tool really contributes to the efficiency of the auditors. To become a computer auditor, you need to learn how to use CAATs (such as JCAATs, ACL, IDEA, etc.)
Course Outline
Basic knowledge
6 CPE Credits
Computer Auditing Overview Legal and Ethical Issues for Computer Auditors Understanding CAATs
Fundamental
16 CPE Credits
CAATs Workshop Computer Auditing Project Planning Data Access Skill and Knowledge Data Verify Skill and Knowledge Data Analysis Skill and Knowledge Audit Finding Report Skill and Knowledge
Advanced
16 CPE Credits
Audit Automation and Continuous Monitoring Overview Computer Auditing Project Analysis and Design Write CAATs Scripts Apply CAATs Commands Apply CAATs Functions Case Studies and Hands-on Experiments
Recommended Training Methodology
These causes are practical training courses. The course must choose a CAATs, such as JCAATs, ACL, IDEA, etc., as the course major tool to teach students. The use of case studies and projects are highly recommended. After the fundamental course, students can join an examination to earn a ICCP designation.
ICAEA--International Computer Auditing Education Association
These causes are practical training courses. The course must choose a CAATs, such as JCAATs, ACL, IDEA, etc., as the course major tool to teach students. The use of case studies and projects are highly recommended. After the fundamental course, students can join an examination to earn a ICCP designation.
Computer Auditing Overview
