Audits - Review of the Standards (On-Demand - CPA PRO)
Overview
Participants will build a practical foundation in applying Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS) to audit engagements, with emphasis on areas that commonly lead to file deficiencies. Participants will apply concepts through a case study that traces planning, execution, documentation, and reporting for a moderately complex private-company audit.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Applicable for
- Audit practitioners at all levels seeking a practical refresher on CAS.
- Senior staff and managers responsible for engagement planning, risk assessment, and file quality.
- Partners and reviewers focused on elevating consistency and compliance across engagements.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Identify common pitfall areas highlighted by practice inspections and explain how to address them.
- Demonstrate the application of key CAS requirements using case study facts.
- Recognize essential documentation elements across the audit lifecycle.
Content
- Audit quality and communication with stakeholders.
- Audit documentation, acceptance, and overall strategy.
- Risk assessment procedures, including understanding internal control.
- Designing and linking appropriate audit responses to assessed risks.
- Performing audit procedures, gathering evidence, and using experts.
- Conclusion and reporting, including evaluation of misstatements and report modifications.
Course Content Created: September 2025
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 While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur.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
Robin Diehl, CPA, CA, CBVAbout 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. Where available, accompanying materials such as handouts or course notes are included.On-demand courses are eligible for verifiable CPD hours upon successful completion, and a certificate will be made available for download for your records.
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
After completing your purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca. Log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click Go to Your Courses and Materials to access your Learning Center. Select your course title to begin.
Course Dates & Registration
- 15.5
- CPD Hours
- 1
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 20
- Credits
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.
Audits - Review of the Standards (On-Demand - CPA PRO)
- 15.5
- CPD Hours
- 1
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 20
- Credits
Overview
Participants will build a practical foundation in applying Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS) to audit engagements, with emphasis on areas that commonly lead to file deficiencies. Participants will apply concepts through a case study that traces planning, execution, documentation, and reporting for a moderately complex private-company audit.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Applicable for
- Audit practitioners at all levels seeking a practical refresher on CAS.
- Senior staff and managers responsible for engagement planning, risk assessment, and file quality.
- Partners and reviewers focused on elevating consistency and compliance across engagements.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Identify common pitfall areas highlighted by practice inspections and explain how to address them.
- Demonstrate the application of key CAS requirements using case study facts.
- Recognize essential documentation elements across the audit lifecycle.
Content
- Audit quality and communication with stakeholders.
- Audit documentation, acceptance, and overall strategy.
- Risk assessment procedures, including understanding internal control.
- Designing and linking appropriate audit responses to assessed risks.
- Performing audit procedures, gathering evidence, and using experts.
- Conclusion and reporting, including evaluation of misstatements and report modifications.
Course Content Created: September 2025
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
Robin Diehl, CPA, CA, CBVAbout 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. Where available, accompanying materials such as handouts or course notes are included.On-demand courses are eligible for verifiable CPD hours upon successful completion, and a certificate will be made available for download for your records.
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
After completing your purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca. Log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click Go to Your Courses and Materials to access your Learning Center. Select your course title to begin.
Course Dates & Registration
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.