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Audit Red Flags: Navigating Financial, Behavioral, and Control Risks in Auditing (Course Id 2498)

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Author : Kelen Camehl, CPA, MBA
Course Length : Pages: 63 ||| Word Count: 26,229 ||| Review Questions: 12 ||| Final Exam Questions: 20
CPE Credits : 4.0
IRS Credits : 0
Price : $35.95
Passing Score : 70%
Course Type: NASBA QAS - Text - NASBA Registry
Technical Designation: Technical
Primary Subject-Field Of Study:

Auditing - Auditing for Course Id 2498

Description :

This course covers the key red flags auditors should watch for during audits. It explores risks in financial reporting, revenue recognition, internal controls, and compliance. The course helps auditors identify warning signs of potential fraud, misstatements, and issues like weak internal controls or suspicious audit evidence. It also addresses red flags in management behavior, cybersecurity, and going-concern evaluations. 

Usage Rank : 10000
Release : 2025
Version : 1.0
Prerequisites : None.
Experience Level : Overview
Additional Contents : Complete, no additional material needed.
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Advance Preparation : None.
Delivery Method : QAS Self Study
Intended Participants : Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE).
Revision Date : 05-Mar-2025
NASBA Course Declaration : Participants must complete the final examination within one year of purchase and with a minimum passing grade of 70% or better to receive CPE credit unless otherwise noted on the Course History page (i.e. California Ethics must score 90% or better). After logging in click on the Course History links on your My Courses page for the Begin date and Expire date for the Final Exam.
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NASBA QAS - Text - NASBA Registry - 2498

Keywords : Auditing, Audit, Red, Flags, Navigating, Financial, Behavioral, Control Risks, cpe, cpa, online course
Learning Objectives :

Chapter 1
Red Flags in Financial and Revenue Reporting

Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to:
  • Identify red flags in financial statements that suggest potential misstatements or fraud
  • Recognize common issues in revenue recognition practices that could indicate improper reporting
  • Distinguish between normal financial reporting practices and warning signs of manipulation

Chapter 2
Behavioral and Management Red Flags

Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to:
  • Recognize behavioral red flags that may indicate fraudulent or unethical conduct
  • Identify management-related risks in estimates and representations that could affect audit outcomes
  • Determine when changes in management behavior require further investigation

Chapter 3
Red Flags in Internal Controls and Audit Evidence

Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to:
  • Identify weaknesses in internal controls that may expose the organization to risk
  • Select the appropriate response when suspicious or incomplete audit evidence is found
  • Distinguish between valid and questionable audit evidence during the audit process

Chapter 4
Red Flags in Compliance and Going Concern

Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to:
  • Recognize red flags in compliance audits that suggest potential violations or regulatory risks
  • Identify cybersecurity risks and indicators of inadequate protection measures
  • Determine when going-concern issues require further assessment or disclosure

Course Contents :

Chapter 1 - Red Flags in Financial and Revenue Reporting

Learning Objectives

Chapter Overview

Introduction

Financial Statement Irregularities

Key Financial Ratios and Benchmarks

Unusual Accounting Practices

Financial Statement Warning Signs

Using Analytics and Trend Analysis

Revenue Recognition Red Flags

Common Methods of Fraudulent Revenue Recognition

Unusual Patterns in Customer Relationships and Sales

Detecting Improper Revenue Recognition

Conclusion

Review Questions

Chapter 2 - Behavioral and Management Red Flags

Learning Objectives

Chapter Overview

Introduction

Behavioral Cues in Fraud Detection

Key Indicators of Stress or Unusual Behavior

Behavioral Warning Signs in Employees and Management

Using Interviews and Observation to Identify Behavioral Red Flags

Building Relationships to Encourage Transparency

Management Representations and Estimates

Common Red Flags in Management Estimates

Identifying Potential Biases in Management's Assumptions

Techniques for Auditors to Challenge Management's Assumptions

Conclusion

Review Questions

Chapter 3 - Red Flags in Internal Controls and Audit Evidence

Learning Objectives

Chapter Overview

Introduction

The Role of Internal Controls in Detecting and Preventing Fraud

Common Internal Control Weaknesses

Red Flags Related to Control Overrides

Evaluating the Design and Operating Effectiveness of Internal Controls

Identified Control Deficiencies or Weaknesses

Types of Audit Evidence and Their Relevance to the Audit Process

Red Flags in Audit Evidence

Incomplete, Misleading, or Unreliable Evidence During Fieldwork

Audit Techniques to Verify Authenticity of Audit Evidence

Maintaining Professional Skepticism

Appropriate Audit Documentation

Conclusion

Review Questions

Chapter 4 - Red Flags in Compliance and Going Concern

Learning Objectives

Chapter Overview

Introduction

Going-Concern Assessments and the Auditor's Responsibility

Key Financial and Operational Red Flags

Red Flags Related to Management’s Plans to Mitigate Going-Concern Risks

Audit Techniques to Assess the Adequacy of Going-Concern Disclosures

Cybersecurity Risks and the Increasing Importance of IT in Audits

Key Cybersecurity Red Flags

Effectiveness of an Organization’s Cybersecurity Controls

Potential Data Breaches or Weaknesses in IT Governance

Integrating Cybersecurity Assessments into the Overall Audit Process

Compliance Audits and the Risks Involved in Regulatory Non-Compliance

Red Flags Suggesting Potential Violations

Identifying Patterns of Non-Compliance

Monitoring Changes in Laws and Regulations

Role of Auditors in Communicating Compliance Risks to Stakeholders

Conclusion

Review Questions

Glossary of Key Terms

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