COURSE OBJECTIVES
As data analytics and AI become essential tools for insight and oversight, are you equipped to harness their potential—or at risk of falling behind?
This course will provide you with foundational knowledge and practical skills to analyze quantitative and qualitative data confidently, covering data sources, quality, analysis tools, and visualization. Participants will also explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in auditing, including how to use generative AI tools.
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE
This course is for auditors at all levels who want to strengthen their data literacy, explore the power of Generative AI, and enhance the impact of their audit work through smarter tools and insights.
FORMAT
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Duration: 12 hours (virtual or in-person)
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Delivery: Interactive lectures, group discussions, case studies, and exercises
COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1 (6 hours)
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Overview of sources and types of data
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Addressing data quality issues to ensure accuracy and completeness
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Using tools such as Excel, Python, Power BI, and selecting the right tool
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Using data to measure outcomes, impact, and efficiency
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The power of good data visualization
Day 2 (6 hours)
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Overview of AI and what auditors need to know
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Using Generative AI tools in your audits
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Auditing the use of AI
DATES
November 12-13, 2025
PRICE
Member: $1,229
Non-member: $1,529
ACCREDITATION
Course hours can be submitted for CPE or CPD credits, subject to approval by IIA, CPA Canada, or other professional associations.
CANCELLATION POLICY
A cancellation fee of $100 (plus applicable tax) will be applied to cancellations received up to 30 days before the first day of the course. Refunds will not be issued after that date. Substitutions will be permitted up to 10 days before the first day of the course for a fee of $50 (plus applicable tax). CAAF reserves the right to cancel the course due to insufficient registration. Should CAAF decide to cancel a course, registrants will be notified two (2) weeks in advance and will be given the opportunity to receive a full refund or defer their enrolment to a future course offering.
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