Risk Assessment Mistakes That Blow Up Your Audit

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Audit Smarter

Sam Mansour, CPA & Abdullah Mansour

9 episodes

2 weeks ago

A practical podcast series that transforms audit professionals from checkbox practitioners into strategic advisors. Each episode tackles a specific audit challenge—from risk assessment mistakes to client management—providing actionable solutions through real-world examples and practical frameworks. Learn to deliver higher-quality audits in less time while avoiding the most common pitfalls that plague the profession.

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Risk Assessment Mistakes That Blow Up Your Audit

Audit Smarter

44 minutes

3 months ago

Risk Assessment Mistakes That Blow Up Your Audit

Risk assessment drives every aspect of an audit, yet many firms treat it as a mere compliance checkbox rather than the strategic foundation it should be. Sam reveals why rushed planning and copy-paste approaches from prior years lead to deficient audits and missed material misstatements. This episode explores how top-performing firms approach risk assessment as a mindset, emphasizing collaboration, customization, and the critical connection between identified risks and targeted audit procedures.

(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome

(00:26) - The Importance of Risk Assessment

(04:37) - Common Mistakes in Risk Assessment

(13:37) - The Role of Junior Auditors

(18:04) - Collaborative Efforts in Auditing

(20:57) - Assessing Control Environments

(25:26) - The Importance of Digging Deeper

(27:17) - Practical Tools for Risk Assessment

(28:31) - The Role of Brainstorming Sessions

(32:18) - Leveraging Data Analytics in Audits

(37:15) - Top Changes to Improve Risk Assessment

(40:17) - Characteristics of Top Performing Firms

(42:12) - Ensuring Effective Risk Assessment

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