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Financial Audit Essentials

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

 Financial Audit Essential

Apply Before

September 30, 2025

Next Start Date(s)

Fees

delivery

Classroom & Virtual

duration

2 days

enrolled students

9,999

Financial Audit Essentials

overview

Course Overview

Financial auditors must know many concepts, techniques, control frameworks, and remain knowledgeable despite the many changes occurring in the marketplace and their profession. The Financial Audit Essentials course makes this process easier and ensures auditors can obtain needed information quickly and accurately. We also help participants looking to enhance their resume to enrol with industry associations such as the National Association of Credit Managers that provide membership affiliations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Define the purpose and types of financial audits.
  • Explain the role of the auditor in the financial reporting process.
  • Understand the generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS).
  • Apply audit procedures to assess internal controls and audit risks.
  • Identify and respond to potential audit risks, including fraud.
  • Prepare audit working papers and document audit evidence.
  • Formulate and express an audit opinion on the financial statements.
  • Communicate effectively with audit teams and stakeholders.

Curriculum

Fundamentals of Financial Auditing

Audit Planning and Risk Assessment

Fundamentals of Financial Auditing

Internal Controls and Documentation

Audit Evidence and Sampling

Fraud Detection and Professional Ethics

Reporting and Communication

Fundamentals of Financial Auditing

Definition and Purpose of Financial Auditing

Key Concepts: Materiality, Assurance, Independence

The Role of Auditing in Corporate Governance


Audit Planning and Risk Assessment

Importance of Planning in Auditing

Developing an Audit Plan

Risk Assessment Techniques


Fundamentals of Financial Auditing

Definition and Purpose of Financial Auditing

Key Concepts: Materiality, Assurance, Independence

The Role of Auditing in Corporate Governance


Internal Controls and Documentation

Understanding Internal Controls

Documentation Requirements


Audit Evidence and Sampling

Types of Audit Evidence

Techniques for Gathering Evidence

Sampling Methods in Auditing


Fraud Detection and Professional Ethics

Recognizing Signs of Fraud

Strategies for Fraud Detection

Professional Ethics in Auditing

Ethical Dilemmas and Decision-Making Scenarios


Reporting and Communication

Components of the Audit Report

Communicating Audit Findings

who attends

Right For You

Participants enrolling for this programme will be required to have basic computing skills. Participants who meet the programme requirement should pay the course fee and complete the enrollment form 2 weeks before the programme kick off date.

Requirements:

  • Experienced individuals who manage financial audit activities in diverse fields
  • Working professionals seeking to change career, job or industry to finance related field
  • Individuals who meets the requirements and intend on starting a career in finance
  • Mid to senior-level executives in any sector

Prospective applicants who do not meet the programme requirement but want to join the programme should talk to a Career Advisor.

Key Program Features

Training

The Financial Audit Essentials training approach employs hands-on learning, which imparts the skills required for specific job roles.

Internship & Projects

The Financial Audit Essentials course provides up to 4 months of internship while working on real work projects, which adds expertise and verifiable work references in the resident country.

Career Development

The Financial Audit Essentials course assists participants in securing a job through the development of a professional profile and job prospecting.

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course schedule

The Schedule For This Course

Piston and Fusion offer the Course as Classroom in Lagos and Virtual Online Class in other states in Nigeria. See dates and fees for classroom and virtual online class.

Classroom

Weekdays

Dates:

7th Oct – 8th Oct, 2025

Days:

Tue & Wed

Time:

8:30am – 4pm

Duration:

2 days

Weekends

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Virtual

Weekdays

Dates:

7th Oct – 8th Oct, 2025

Days:

Tue & Wed

Time:

8:30am – 4pm

Duration:

2 days

Weekends

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What It Will Cost

Piston and Fusion offer the Course as Classroom in Lagos and Virtual Online Class in other states in Nigeria. See dates and fees for classroom and virtual online class.

STD

₦190,000

STD +

₦240,000

PRO

₦270,000

PRO +

₦320,000

Standard

₦190,000

Virtual Only

Course Materials

PDF

Certificate

PDF

Manual, Cases & Templates

PDF

Mentorship

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Refreshment

-

Perks

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Additional Services

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Ready to Join the Course?

This programme is designed for executives tasked with igniting innovation within their organisations, or who seek to create innovative solutions to a major challenge.

How to Apply:

  • Check the website to select a course of choice and fee.
  • Pay the registration fee and tuition to P&F account domiciled at First Bank
  • DETAILS Account Name: Piston & Fusion Ltd Account Number: 2015242578 Bank: First Bank of Nigeria
  • Complete the enrollment form ONLY AFTER PAYMENT
  • CASH PAYMENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED, ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE TO THE COMPANY’S ACCOUNT.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we may be able to reschedule your course. Please contact our customer support team for more information and to discuss your specific request.


Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate showing that you completed the course.