The Science of Audit Excellence: Using Research to Transform Audit Quality
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 11:00 am - Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 12:00 pm
Virtual - Cognificent Platform
In this valuable, eye-opening webinar, Dr. Toby Groves will take you inside his groundbreaking scientific study on internal auditors, challenging conventional wisdom on audit decision-making. Through real-world experiments conducted on auditors, you’ll see firsthand what the research reveals about the key factors that most impact audit quality.
Course Objectives
You will learn the following in this course:
- Cognitive factors influencing auditor judgement - How metacognition, mental heuristics, and biases impact audit decision-making.
- Skeptical resoning and audit quality - The role of professional skepticism and how to enhance its effectiveness.
- The Role of Prompts - How structured cognitive prompts can improve auditor reasoning and decision accuracy.
- Situational Awareness and Decision Contexts - How context, framing, and external factors influence audit judgments.
Toby Groves Bio
Dr. Toby Groves is a research psychologist and popular speaker specializing in elevating thinking quality, achieving breakthroughs, and unlocking untapped cognitive potential. Known for his innovative cognitive strategies and vivid mental imagery techniques, Dr. Groves has captivated audiences across industry, government, and academia. He works with professionals in critical fields such as audit, intelligence, investigation, legal, and medical sectors. Holding a PhD in psychology and an MA in industrial-organizational psychology, with additional training in forensic psychology and forensic accounting, Dr. Groves’ unique approach has made him a sought-after presenter for individuals responsible for making critical, high-stakes decisions and solving complex problems impacting our society.
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Questions
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