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Interviewing Techniques (Video) (Course Id 2151)

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Author:

Sefton Boyars, CPA (Ret.), CGFM (Ret.), Author

Course Length:

Pages: 3 ||| Review Questions: 6 ||| Final Exam Questions: 10

CPE Credits:

2.0

IRS Credits:

0

Price:

$29.95

Passing Score:

70%

Course Type:

Video
Interviewing Techniques (Video) - CPE course for CPAs

Technical Designation:

Technical

Field Of Study:

Auditing (Governmental)

Approved Audience:

NASBA QAS - NASBA Registry

Key Takeaways:

This video course features two retired Federal Regional Inspectors General discussing audit interviewing techniques for government auditors and CPAs conducting Single Audits.

  • Addresses why interviews are conducted, who should be interviewed, and the types of interviews used in audits.
  • Covers techniques for conducting interviews and dealing with difficult interviewees.
  • Explains the difference between interviews and interrogations along with aspects of nonverbal communication.
  • Worth 2.0 CPE credits in Auditing (Governmental) as a self study video course on audit interviewing techniques, requiring a 10 question final exam preceded by 6 review questions (optional) and a 70% passing score.

Frequently Asked Questions:

This course draws a distinction between interviews and interrogations in an audit setting.

This course provides guidance for dealing with difficult interviewees during an audit.

This course helps auditors decide who to interview and why, given the types of interviews available.

This Interviewing Techniques video course carries 2.0 CPE credits in Auditing (Governmental) as a Technical, self study course, requiring a 10 question final exam preceded by 6 review questions (optional) with a 70% passing score. CPEthink is approved by NASBA as a CPE sponsor and lists this course on the NASBA site as a courtesy for CPAs to search https://nasba.org.

Description:

In this course, two retired Federal Regional Inspectors General will discuss Audit Interviewing.  While the course is directed to government auditors, the information should also assist CPAs conducting Single Audits.

The governmental auditing course addresses why we conduct interviews, who we should interview, the types of interviews, conducting the interview, and dealing with difficult interviewees.  It also covers the difference between interviews and interrogations and some aspects of nonverbal communication, including body language.

Usage Rank:

18889

Release:

2023

Version:

1.0

Prerequisites:

None.

Experience Level:

Overview

Additional Contents:

Complete, no additional material needed.

Additional Links:

Advance Preparation:

None.

Delivery Method:

QAS Self Study

Intended Participants:

Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE).

Revision Date:

06-Jun-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.

Keywords:

Interviewing Techniques (Video) - CPE course for CPAs

Learning Objectives:

Course Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Why interview and who to interview
  • Types of interviews
  • Preparing for and conducting interviews
  • Differences between interviews and interrogations
  • Dealing with difficult interviewees

Course Contents:

Chapter 1 - Interviewing Techniques

Chapter 1 Review Questions

Glossary

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