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Early Careers - Technical Audit

Early Careers - Technical Audit

Professional Scepticism and Fraud

Date: 4th September 2026

CPD hours: 1 hour

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Presenter

Dave Norris

About Dave

LEARNING FORMAT

On-demand video webinar. The date shown above is the expected release date of the on-demand module.

OBJECTIVES

This session assumes that delegates are aware of the ethical framework that underpins the requirements for professional accountants and will look at the requires of International Standards on Auditing (ISA UK) to remain sceptical throughout the audit.

The course will then build on this and look at the requirements in ISAs UK 240 to consider fraud in all stages of the audit and ensure that auditors remain alert to potential risks.

KEY TOPICS

The course will cover the following points, using practical examples throughout:

  • Refresher of general ethical principals
  • Overview of ISA 200 and what it means to be sceptical
  • Example situations where scepticism can be challenged
  • Documentation requirements to confirm auditor remains sceptical
  • Overview of ISA 240 and definition of fraud v error
  • Finding guidance in the audit plan
  • Examples of areas where fraud may be more likely and how to respond

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The course will be relevant to new accountants in their first year in practice.

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What's Included

  • Expert Knowledge from an Industry-Leading Speaker
  • Verifiable CPD hours
  • CPD Tracking and Certificate
  • Live Webinar (if a future date is listed) with Q&A
  • The Recording of the Event
  • Supporting Materials