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Developing the Audit Strategy
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Developing the Audit Strategy
Developing an effective audit strategy is a critical step in transforming audit planning into successful engagement execution. Once foundational planning activities have been completed, auditors must determine how the engagement will be performed, which areas require the greatest attention, how resources will be allocated, and how timelines will be managed throughout the audit. A welldeveloped audit strategy helps engagement teams focus their efforts efficiently, coordinate responsibilities effectively, and establish a structured approach for obtaining sufficient appropriate audit evidence while maintaining audit quality and meeting reporting deadlines.
This course explores the key components involved in developing and executing an audit strategy. Participants will examine the differences between an overall audit strategy and a detailed audit plan, considerations for staffing and resource allocation, methods for scheduling and budgeting audit engagements, and techniques for coordinating effectively with clients throughout the audit process. The course also addresses communication practices, management of prepared-byclient (PBC) requests, workload balancing, and strategies for minimizing delays that can affect engagement efficiency and audit quality.
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify the key components of an overall audit strategy and distinguish between an audit strategy and a detailed audit plan.Developing an effective audit strategy is a critical step in transforming audit planning into successful engagement execution. Once foundational planning activities have been completed, auditors must determine how the engagement will be performed, which areas require the greatest attention, how resources will be allocated, and how timelines will be managed throughout the audit. A welldeveloped audit strategy helps engagement teams focus their efforts efficiently, coordinate responsibilities effectively, and establish a structured approach for obtaining sufficient appropriate audit evidence while maintaining audit quality and meeting reporting deadlines.
This course explores the key components involved in developing and executing an audit strategy. Participants will examine the differences between an overall audit strategy and a detailed audit plan, considerations for staffing and resource allocation, methods for scheduling and budgeting audit engagements, and techniques for coordinating effectively with clients throughout the audit process. The course also addresses communication practices, management of prepared-byclient (PBC) requests, workload balancing, and strategies for minimizing delays that can affect engagement efficiency and audit quality.
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Recognize factors that influence audit resource allocation, staffing decisions, and the use of specialists during an engagement.
• Identify approaches for developing audit schedules, managing deadlines, and budgeting engagement hours and resources.
• Recognize best practices for coordinating with clients, communicating expectations, and managing prepared-by-client (PBC) requests.
• Identify common challenges that affect audit execution and recognize strategies for improving engagement efficiency, workflow management, and overall audit performance.
Course Number:
CC42
NASBA Field of Study:
Auditing
Level:
Intermediate
Author/Instructor:
Colten Christensen
Publication Date:
May 2026
CPE Credits:
3
Prerequisites:
None
Advanced Preparation:
None
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