Financial Audit Essentials

Financial Audit Essentials Course Overview

Financial auditors must know many concepts, techniques, control frameworks, and remain knowledgeable despite the many changes occurring in the marketplace and their profession. The Financial Audit Essentials course makes this process easier and ensures auditors can obtain needed information quickly and accurately. We also help participants looking to enhance their resume to enroll with industry associations such as the National Association of Credit Managers that provide membership affiliations.

Who Should Attend

  • Experienced individuals who manage financial audit activities in diverse fields
  • Working professionals seeking to change career, job or industry to finance related field
  • Individuals who meets the requirements and intend on starting a career in finance
  • Mid to senior-level executives in any sector

Fundamentals of Financial Auditing

  • Definition and Purpose of Financial Auditing
  • Key Concepts: Materiality, Assurance, Independence
  • The Role of Auditing in Corporate Governance

Audit Planning and Risk Assessment

  • Importance of Planning in Auditing
  • Developing an Audit Plan
  • Risk Assessment Techniques

Fundamentals of Financial Auditing

  • Definition and Purpose of Financial Auditing
  • Key Concepts: Materiality, Assurance, Independence
  • The Role of Auditing in Corporate Governance

Internal Controls and Documentation

  • Understanding Internal Controls
  • Documentation Requirements

Audit Evidence and Sampling

  • Types of Audit Evidence
  • Techniques for Gathering Evidence
  • Sampling Methods in Auditing

Fraud Detection and Professional Ethics

  • Recognizing Signs of Fraud
  • Strategies for Fraud Detection
  • Professional Ethics in Auditing
  • Ethical Dilemmas and Decision-Making Scenarios

Reporting and Communication

  • Components of the Audit Report
  • Communicating Audit Findings

Adesanya Oluwaseyi

Adesanya Oluwaseyi Adekunle is a graduate of Accounting from prestigious Lagos State University. He also has his Master in Business Administration (MBA Executive) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife in 2017. He is an Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria and also an Associate Member Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (ACTI), with 14+ years of exceptional track record in financial analysis, accounting, auditing and Taxation, seeking a challenging opportunities and proffering solutions to identified challenges.
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Participants enrolling for this programme will be required to have basic computing skills. Participants who meet the programme requirement should pay the course fee and complete the enrollment form 2 weeks before the programme kick off date.

Prospective applicants who do not meet the programme requirement but wants to join the programme should should follow the process detailed below.

Application Process

  1. Start a chat with the online course adviser or complete the application form
  2. Application will be reviewed by programme committee
  3. Application acceptance will be communicated by programme committee
  4. Pay the programme fee after receiving acceptance from the committee
  5. Check your mail for programme schedule and payment confirmation


    Participant’s Experience

    What is included in the Course Programme Pack

    • Practice Manual & Textbook
    • Participants workbook & Exercises
    • Templates for professional practice
    • Local & international case studies
    • Recognized Certification of Completion
    • Branded Personalized programme pack & stationaries
    • Breakfast & Lunch – Buffet Menu
    • 3 Star Accommodation (Optional – Available on Request)

    Kindly note all training materials for the Virtual Online classes will be in electronic formats (PDF & MS Word)

    Financial Audit Essentials Course Fees & Dates for  Upcoming Classroom Classes In 2024

    Piston and Fusion offer the Course as Classroom in Lagos and Virtual Online Class in other states in Nigeria. See dates and fees for classroom and virtual online class.

    Programme Information

    Course Objective: The Programme focus is to impart the skills to manage financial audit  processes and use of financial audit tools
    Classroom Fee: ₦130,000
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    Weekend Date: Contact Us For Next Schedule
    Location: 122a Obadina Street, Omole Phase 1 Ikeja Lagos
    Virtual Class Fee: ₦100,000 | $160
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    Weekend Date: Contact Us For Next Schedule
    Location: Microsoft Teams | Zoom

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    • We have trained 6000+ professionals
    • We have over 10 years industry experience
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