Guide to Audit Working Papers (CPE Course)

CPE Credit: 1 hour

Course Type: Downloaded PDF materials with online test

Price (with PDF Textbook): $15


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Course Description
The creation, organization, and review of audit working papers is one of the main tasks of the auditor, especially since an auditor can be legally liable if working papers are not prepared properly. In the Guide to Audit Working Papers, we discuss all aspects of what to include in working papers, as well as how to organize and review them. We also address several legal issues related to confidentiality and working paper ownership, both of which may become issues that the auditor will encounter.


Author: Steven Bragg

Course Number: AU1022

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the different classifications of working papers and the types of documents that should be stored in each one.

  • Specify the factors that can impact the contents of working papers for an audit engagement.

  • Recognize which types of documents should not be included in working papers.

  • Specify the ways in which auditing software can improve the creation and organization of working papers.

Level: Overview

Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study

NASBA Category: Auditing

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None

Latest Review Date: May 2023

Program Registration Requirements: Click on "Purchase Course" near the top of this page to pay for and access the course. You will then be able to download the course as a PDF file, then take an on-line examination, and then download a certificate of completion if you pass the examination.

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The NASBA sponsor identification number for Accountingtools, Inc. is 115881.


AccountingTools is an IRS Approved Continuing Education Provider. We are compliant with the requirements for continuing education providers (as described in sections 10.6 and 10.9 of the Department of Treasury’s Circular No. 230 and in other IRS guidance, forms, and instructions). Our IRS Approved Continuing Education Provider number is 72821.