Current audit methods are taking advantage of rapid technological advances to offer greater accuracy and insight into complex operations, often with fewer person-hours. Modern auditors know there has never been a more challenging time to monitor and meet evolving regulatory changes and professional standards. With emerging technologies like data analytics, machine learning, AI, and blockchain threatening to change the face of the accounting industry forever, firms are more focused than ever on innovation that will propel them into the next generation of audit automation. This course explores how automation and remote audits can leverage technology advancements to streamline walkthroughs and free up audit resources.

This overview course may be appropriate for professionals at all organizational levels.