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Data Mining for Auditors: Defining a Continuous Audit Process, Reporting Outcomes

Practical skills in embedded audit routines and excel templates

Lauren DealSVAG

Created by Lauren Deal, Stephen Vigil, Adam Gordan

Explore how to set up continuous audit processes using embedded audit routines and Excel templates. Learn to identify key triggers and thresholds for automated audit activities while building practical judgment for real-world audit scenarios. Gain the skills needed to communicate audit outcomes clearly and effectively.

ACI | Aug 2026 | 234 min

What You Will Learn

You will start by working with embedded audit routines and Excel templates to build a solid foundation. Step-by-step examples then guide you through identifying triggers and thresholds and applying analytical methods. Each section connects concepts directly to practical audit responsibilities, helping you build confidence as you progress.

Key Features

  • Define continuous audit processes with analytical methods for reliable oversight
  • Evaluate triggers and thresholds to automate and streamline audit activities
  • Develop dashboard reporting strategies and use visual reporting for clear communication

Target Audience

Ideal for internal auditors, audit data analysts, and assurance professionals at a beginner level. If you are new to audit technology or want to refresh your core knowledge, you will find practical strategies for defining audit processes and evaluating automated activities. This course is especially useful if your goal is to improve audit reporting and professional judgment.

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