CFO Series: How to Survive an Audit and Avoid Pitfalls!
CFO Series: How to Survive an Audit and Avoid Pitfalls!
CPE Credit:
2
Overview
Description:
If the word “audit” makes your team groan, you’re not alone. Whether it’s an internal review, a regulatory exam, or a full-blown financial audit, most finance and accounting teams face scrutiny from multiple directions. This seminar helps participants understand what auditors are really looking for, how to align your goals with theirs, and what you can do to make the audit process smoother, less stressful, and more productive.
You’ll learn what to expect during each phase of the audit-planning, fieldwork, and reporting and walk away with practical strategies to improve your communication, documentation, and overall preparedness. Whether you’re supporting an external audit, prepping for compliance testing, or working with internal auditors, this session will help your team respond with clarity, confidence, and professionalism. We will show you how to streamline the audit process so it is easier for you and for the auditors, which saves time and money.
Field of Study:
Auditing (2 CPE)
Instructor
Instructor:
Robert Berry, CPA
Additional Details
Who should attend:
Financial leaders, financial managers, CEOs, CFOs, controllers, accountants, board members, advisors, and consultants; CPAs in public practice and CPAs in industry; business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who are interested in realizing more value from the organization.
Program Level:
Intermediate
Program Content:
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- Types of audits: external, internal, compliance, regulatory, objectives of each audit type, and how they differ
- Aligning management’s role with auditor expectations
- What to expect in the planning phase
- Fieldwork survival tips and communication best practices
- Documentation dos and don’ts
- Responding to findings and building effective action plans
- Avoiding common audit pitfalls
Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to…
- Distinguish between internal, external, and compliance audits
- Identify audit objectives and how to support them during engagements
- Prepare effectively for the planning and fieldwork phases
- Improve communication with auditors and reduce common audit friction
- Respond confidently and constructively to audit findings
Prerequisites:
None, preferably at least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experience and/or at least six (6) months of professional experience in preparing or reviewing accounting processes and reports; experience working with internal clients or external clients and business leaders.
Advanced Preparation:
None
Developed By:
The Knowledge Institute, LLC
Format:
Group-Internet-Based
Course Code:
KIRBHSA2
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CFO Series: How to Survive an Audit and Avoid Pitfalls!
Course Code:
KIRBHSA2
Program Level:
Intermediate
Description:
If the word “audit” makes your team groan, you’re not alone. Whether it’s an internal review, a regulatory exam, or a full-blown financial audit, most finance and accounting teams face scrutiny from multiple directions. This seminar helps participants understand what auditors are really looking for, how to align your goals with theirs, and what you can do to make the audit process smoother, less stressful, and more productive.
You’ll learn what to expect during each phase of the audit-planning, fieldwork, and reporting and walk away with practical strategies to improve your communication, documentation, and overall preparedness. Whether you’re supporting an external audit, prepping for compliance testing, or working with internal auditors, this session will help your team respond with clarity, confidence, and professionalism. We will show you how to streamline the audit process so it is easier for you and for the auditors, which saves time and money.
Program Content:
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- Types of audits: external, internal, compliance, regulatory, objectives of each audit type, and how they differ
- Aligning management’s role with auditor expectations
- What to expect in the planning phase
- Fieldwork survival tips and communication best practices
- Documentation dos and don’ts
- Responding to findings and building effective action plans
- Avoiding common audit pitfalls
Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to…
- Distinguish between internal, external, and compliance audits
- Identify audit objectives and how to support them during engagements
- Prepare effectively for the planning and fieldwork phases
- Improve communication with auditors and reduce common audit friction
- Respond confidently and constructively to audit findings
Who should attend:
Financial leaders, financial managers, CEOs, CFOs, controllers, accountants, board members, advisors, and consultants; CPAs in public practice and CPAs in industry; business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who are interested in realizing more value from the organization.
Developed By:
The Knowledge Institute, LLC
Instructor:
Robert Berry, CPA
CPE Credit:
2
Field of Study:
Auditing (2 CPE)
Prerequisites:
None, preferably at least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experience and/or at least six (6) months of professional experience in preparing or reviewing accounting processes and reports; experience working with internal clients or external clients and business leaders.
Advanced Preparation:
None
Format:
Group-Internet-Based
OR
Register By Phone: Call 877.370.2220 and press “1” for the webinar hotline to register
Price
Single Registration
$89.00
Upcoming Dates
- 2/20/2026 @ 11:00 AM
- 8/7/2026 @ 11:00 AM
All times are Eastern Time Zone
