Using Analysis in Auditing

Needed Auditing Skills

Knowing Analysis. Gain a clear, workable understanding of what analysis is, how it applies to your auditing, and what analysis is not. See and use clear definitions. Your Using Analysis in Auditing gives you this clear understanding so your analyses can be sound from the beginning.

Establishing Usable Evidence. Evidence must be suitable for analysis, or the analysis won't produce needed results. Every piece of evidence is not usable, and trying to analyze bad evidence wastes time and risks flawed conclusions. Your Using Analysis in Auditing shows the criteria you need for determining the quality of your evidence.

Distinguishing Facts From Principles and Opinions. The soundest analyzes and most defensible conclusions rely on facts used as facts, principles used as principles, and opinions recognized as opinions. Conclusions based on or clouded by opinions used as principles and/or facts are always flawed. Your Using Analysis in Auditing will help you clearly distinguish these analytical components from one another.

Analyzing With Logic. Specific logical techniques are necessary for sound analysis, and each one must be applied properly. Any departure from standard analytical methods and procedures will produce flawed conclusions. Your Using Analysis in Auditing lays out these standard logical methods and shows exactly how to apply them to your auditing.

Using Effective Analytical Practices. Several analytical practices can be used in addition to standard logical methods for producing the best conclusions. Your Using Analysis in Auditing explains them all.

Developing Performance Audit Findings. Because most audit analyses build conclusions toward performance audit findings, your Using Analysis in Auditing explains these findings and distinguishes the major finding types.

Linking Analyses With Clear Writing. Analysis and writing are fundamentally linked. Sound analyses lead to clear writing, clear writing results from sound analyses, unsound analyzes lead to muddled writing, and muddled writing reflects weak analyses. Your Using Analysis in Auditing shows how to use common writing techniques to improve your analyses.

Avoiding Common Logical Flaws The best analyses can be ruined by logical traps. Some logical flaws are so common that auditors commit them without realizing it. Your Using Analysis in Auditing identifies and explains these common logical flaws and shows how to avoid falling for them.

Analyzing Step by Step. The most comprehensive analyses are conducted in a methodical, step-by-step manner. Your Using Analysis in Auditing shows how to analyze methodically.

Sample Finding. Your Using Analysis in Auditing contains a sample finding for analyzing with your newly learned analysis skills. The finding is about a subject familiar to nearly every auditor.

Features of the Book

Find Needed Information Quickly and Easily. Your Using Analysis in Auditing  is organized and laid out for your easiest use. Information is divided into relevant chapters, and chapters are organized into easy-to-follow sections. Headings and captions help you find information quickly. It's fully indexed for quick reference.

Clearly Written and Easy to Use. Your Using Analysis in Auditing is written by professional auditors, trainers and writers, then published by an experienced training enterprise to help you learn by reading and doing. Philosophies and methods used by successful auditors are explained in straight-forward, easy-to-follow English. Visual aids help you grasp the principles, and easy-to-follow exercises help you apply the concepts and methods for experience and learning.

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