Lesson: The Audit Process

In this lesson, the audit process is thoroughly explained, providing a comprehensive overview of each stage. Beginning with engagement acceptance, the importance of ethics and independence is emphasized, ensuring the auditor can accept the engagement and communicate with all relevant parties. Next, the focus shifts to understanding the client and gaining industry knowledge to ensure a thorough audit. Aspects such as documenting the nature of the entity, determining materiality, and using the work of others are discussed. The lesson also highlights the importance of working with specialists and the internal audit function when necessary. The importance of creating a written audit plan and risk assessment is emphasized during the planning phase. Finally, the execution phase includes performing procedures, obtaining evidence, drawing conclusions, and communicating with governance to provide an audit opinion. This lesson serves as an excellent overview of the audit process while setting the stage for more in-depth exploration of individual components in subsequent lessons.