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CIPFA Audit and Assurance

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    Be able to understand the scope, regulatory and ethical environment within which audits are performed
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    Be able to understand the risk assessment and planning procedures required by relevant auditing standards
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    Be able to apply the requirements of audit programmes to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence including for Internal controls and Design of audit tests
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    Be able to interpret audit evidence to form audit opinions
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    Be able to understand the preparation of working papers to document audit finalisation procedures performed and the role of internal audit and describe the performance of internal audit tasks

Overview

Off the shelf (OTS)

CIPFA's Professional Accountancy Qualification (PAQ) is the only accountancy qualification designed specifically for aspiring finance professionals working in the public services.

It's a clear pathway to the internationally recognised Chartered Public Finance Accountant (CPFA) designation, a status that immediately signals technical competency and public sector expertise.

Finally, It's a future-ready syllabus includes green finance, environmental reporting and performance measures, big data, data analytics and new technologies, alongside a focus on ethical accounting and audit principles, practices, and methodologies.

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Delivery method
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Face to face

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Virtual

Course duration
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60 hours

Competency level
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Working

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Delivery method
  • face to face icon

    Face to face

  • Virtual icon

    Virtual

Course duration
Duration icon

60 hours

Competency level
  • Working icon

    Working