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Audits - Group Audit Considerations (Revised CAS 600) (On-Demand - CPA PRO)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar

Overview

There are many special considerations for Group Audits and CAS 600 – Group Audit Considerations has recently been revised. This course provides an overview of the key requirements of the revised standard, highlights changes and provides guidance on scalability for the less complex entity with few or no external component auditors. Communication between the component and group auditor is also covered.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Course Description

The course will explain the requirements of the revised CAS 600 standard and how to apply them in a less complex entity environment when there are few or no component auditors involved in the group audit. Differences between the extant and revised standard will be highlighted. Practical guidance will be provided on interpreting and applying the standard. The material includes various exercises and examples to help facilitate group discussion and exchange of ideas amongst the instructor and participants.

Applicable for

Public practitioners as well as managers and senior staff members employed in public practice who are conducting group audits.

Learning Objectives

  • describe the new requirements including scope and applicability of the revised CAS 600 standard
  • describe the difference between the revised and extant standards.
  • describe responsibilities of the group engagement partner and group auditor
  • describe how the group auditor communicates and interacts with component auditors
  • apply the revised standard when there are few or no component auditors (scalability)
  • determine the appropriate level of documentation to address the revised standard
  • describe how the auditor manages audit quality at the group and component level
  • recognize the importance of professional skepticism and professional judgment in planning and performing a group audit

Content

  • scope of CAS 600
  • achieving quality on a group audit
  • engagement acceptance or continuance, including restrictions on access to information or people
  • overall group audit strategy and group audit plan
  • understanding the group and its environment, the applicable financial reporting framework and the group's system of internal controls
  • risk-based approach for planning and performing the group audit
  • materiality and aggregation risk
  • responsibilities of group engagement partner and group auditor
  • communicating and interacting with component auditors
  • using audit evidence from an audit performed for another purpose
  • documentation
  • professional skepticism
  • scalability of the standard
  • Canadian amendments to ISA 600 (revised)

Course Content Created: October 2023

The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.

Presenter

Bradley Keefe, CPA, CA

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by CPA PRO are either video recordings from live seminars, or video recordings produced specifically for the on-demand audience. Slides and any corresponding handout materials are included where available.These titles are eligible for Verifiable CPD Hours – in order to claim these hours as verifiable, you will be required to successfully complete a short quiz. You will be able to print or save your electronic certificate of completion.

Note that some courses comprise both formal instruction and self-directed exercises. In such cases, participants must complete both components to claim full CPD hours, or must reduce their reported CPD hours accordingly.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

How to get started

Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.

Course Dates & Registration

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
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Course Details
Cost
$210
Members
$235
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
3.5
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
5
Credits
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.
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Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.

Accounting & Assurance

Audits - Group Audit Considerations (Revised CAS 600) (On-Demand - CPA PRO)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Course Details
Cost
$210
Members
$235
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
3.5
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
5
Credits

Overview

There are many special considerations for Group Audits and CAS 600 – Group Audit Considerations has recently been revised. This course provides an overview of the key requirements of the revised standard, highlights changes and provides guidance on scalability for the less complex entity with few or no external component auditors. Communication between the component and group auditor is also covered.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Course Description

The course will explain the requirements of the revised CAS 600 standard and how to apply them in a less complex entity environment when there are few or no component auditors involved in the group audit. Differences between the extant and revised standard will be highlighted. Practical guidance will be provided on interpreting and applying the standard. The material includes various exercises and examples to help facilitate group discussion and exchange of ideas amongst the instructor and participants.

Applicable for

Public practitioners as well as managers and senior staff members employed in public practice who are conducting group audits.

Learning Objectives

  • describe the new requirements including scope and applicability of the revised CAS 600 standard
  • describe the difference between the revised and extant standards.
  • describe responsibilities of the group engagement partner and group auditor
  • describe how the group auditor communicates and interacts with component auditors
  • apply the revised standard when there are few or no component auditors (scalability)
  • determine the appropriate level of documentation to address the revised standard
  • describe how the auditor manages audit quality at the group and component level
  • recognize the importance of professional skepticism and professional judgment in planning and performing a group audit

Content

  • scope of CAS 600
  • achieving quality on a group audit
  • engagement acceptance or continuance, including restrictions on access to information or people
  • overall group audit strategy and group audit plan
  • understanding the group and its environment, the applicable financial reporting framework and the group's system of internal controls
  • risk-based approach for planning and performing the group audit
  • materiality and aggregation risk
  • responsibilities of group engagement partner and group auditor
  • communicating and interacting with component auditors
  • using audit evidence from an audit performed for another purpose
  • documentation
  • professional skepticism
  • scalability of the standard
  • Canadian amendments to ISA 600 (revised)

Course Content Created: October 2023

The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.

Presenter

Bradley Keefe, CPA, CA

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by CPA PRO are either video recordings from live seminars, or video recordings produced specifically for the on-demand audience. Slides and any corresponding handout materials are included where available.These titles are eligible for Verifiable CPD Hours – in order to claim these hours as verifiable, you will be required to successfully complete a short quiz. You will be able to print or save your electronic certificate of completion.

Note that some courses comprise both formal instruction and self-directed exercises. In such cases, participants must complete both components to claim full CPD hours, or must reduce their reported CPD hours accordingly.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

How to get started

Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.

Course Dates & Registration

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.
Interested in similar content?

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.

Level up with CPA PRO. Designed by the CPA profession for CPAs, these courses help you adapt to industry changes and advance your career with the latest industry content delivered in a way that works
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