Efficient and effective data analytics are not just for large audit shops! This workshop will teach actionable data analytics techniques that anyone can learn. In this session, participants will learn:
The basics of data analytics and how to get started
How to perform data analytics in all steps of the audit process -planning, fieldwork, and reporting
How to create simple automations and improve executive reporting
Presented by Elizabeth McDowell
with Audit Forward
Elizabeth McDowell, CPA, CIA has nearly 20 years of audit experience and is the founder of Audit Forward, an innovative internal audit consulting and training firm. Elizabeth is passionate about advancing and advocating for the internal audit profession and was recently recognized as one of the 2023 Internal Audit Beacons by Richard Chambers. Elizabeth makes auditing and training fun (no, really!) with the help of her mascot, Audie the Internal Otteror.
Elizabeth's most recent industry experience was at Achieve, where she was Sr. Director, Audit Strategy; prior to that, she held internal audit leadership roles at Elevations Credit Union, Fidelity Investments, and Xcel Energy after first starting her career at Ernst & Young.
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