Professional Scepticism

Online Training Course on Professional Scepticism

With the increased use of judgement in financial reporting in recent years, Professional Scepticism CPD
the ability to exercise professional scepticism is an increasingly important competency for accountants.

• So, what does ‘professional scepticism’ actually mean?
and, more importantly,
• How confident are you in exercising this all-important accounting skill?

This course explores some of the common areas where judgement is necessary
in financial decisions, and considers the appropriate response.

The course not only helps you exercise professional scepticism but also shows
you how to demonstrate it, and ultimately make professional scepticism part of
your organisation’s culture.

4 hours of CPD, 120 days access for £75 less 10% discountFinancial Fluency Special Price £67.50
 
Use promo code FF101 at checkout to receive the Financial Fluency special price
Use promo code FF20 at checkout to receive £100 discount on 5 or more courses

        

At the end of this online CPD course you will be able to

• Understand how professional scepticism is linked to judgement in financial reporting
• Successfully demonstrate professional scepticism at an appropriate level
• Use professional scepticism to account for non-financial assets and liabilities
• Apply professional scepticism in relation to fraud and other financial irregularity

This course is written for people working in the accounting and finance industry at all levels.

Key areas covered

• Concepts and requirements
• Developing and demonstrating a sceptical mindset
• Judgement in accounting decisions
• Financial irregularities and non-compliance

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Flexible learning

Learners take their own route through the topics covered in the course. They will learn at their own pace through a variety of interactive activities designed to accommodate a range of learning styles.


Concepts and requirements

Sceptical mindset

Judgement in decisions

Financial Irregularities

About the Author of Professional Scepticism

Lisa Weaver
Lisa Weaver is a professionally qualified lecturer with 15 years experience of exam-based, and CPD lecturing for accounting and finance professionals.

Lisa qualified ACA with Deloitte, and spent 4 years in audit practice, with clients ranging from major charities, multi-national organisations and listed companies to football clubs.
 
Since leaving audit practice, Lisa has lectured financial reporting, audit and governance subjects, developing and delivering CPD courses for qualified accountants working in industry and in practice.

Her clients have included KPMG, PWC, National Grid, British Energy, Orange, ACCA, AAT, ICAEW and CIMA. Lisa has delivered courses across Europe, the Caribbean, China and South East Asia and is regularly published in ACCA’s Accounting and Business journal.

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Course Price and Features

4 hours of CPD, 120 days access for £75 less 10% discountFinancial Fluency Special Price £67.50
 
Use promo code FF101 at checkout to receive the Financial Fluency special price
Use promo code FF20 at checkout to receive £100 discount on 5 or more courses


• This course provides 4 hours of verifiable CPD
• You can access the course unlimited times for 120 days following purchase
• Full price = £75 (plus VAT) less 10% Financial Fluency discount = £67.50 (plus VAT)

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