Fraud, Journals and Data Analytics
This session will provide a refresher on key ISA (UK) 240 requirements with practical examples and tips for auditors in approaching fraud risk, testing journals and the use of data analytics
Description
Regulators and file reviewers regularly note significant weaknesses in audit firms’ approaches to fraud risk, including work on journals – despite increasing use of data analytics software to automate journals testing. This session will provide a refresher on key ISA (UK) 240 requirements with practical examples and tips for auditors. Specific topics covered include:
- What are auditors’ responsibilities relating to fraud
- The ‘fraud triangle’ and owner-managed businesses
- Demonstrating professional scepticism
- Fraud in revenue recognition
- Journals testing including practical tips for the use of data analytics