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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.
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