This discussion will consist of an interview with an industry expert in the field of auditing. You have two options: Select an expert from the list given to you by your instructor or Select an expert of your choice If you select an expert from the list, verify the mentor with your instructor to make sure that every student is not interviewing the same person. Alternatively, if you choose an expert, confirm your selection with your instructor. Pick any three of the following interview questions for your interview (interviews can occur over email or phone): What are the in-demand skills that an auditor must have to be successful? Have you ever personally found fraud as an auditor? How did you handle the situation? What do you like most about your career as an auditor? How are ChatGPT and similar AI tools affecting the auditing profession? What professional certifications would you suggest an auditor earn? What internal controls have you found to be the most effective? What types of sampling and audit testing have you worked with in the past? What tools did you use? What did you find to be the most effective?

This discussion will consist of an interview with an industry expert in the field of auditing. You have two options: Select an expert from the list given to you by your instructor or Select an expert of your choice If you select an expert from the list, verify the mentor with your instructor to make sure that every student is not interviewing the same person. Alternatively, if you choose an expert, confirm your selection with your instructor. Pick any three of the following interview questions for your interview (interviews can occur over email or phone): What are the in-demand skills that an auditor must have to be successful? Have you ever personally found fraud as an auditor? How did you handle the situation? What do you like most about your career as an auditor? How are ChatGPT and similar AI tools affecting the auditing profession? What professional certifications would you suggest an auditor earn? What internal controls have you found to be the most effective? What types of sampling and audit testing have you worked with in the past? What tools did you use? What did you find to be the most effective?

Contemporary Auditing

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337650380

Author:KNAPP

Publisher:KNAPP

Chapter6: Professional Roles

Section6.4: Tommy O’connell, Audit Senior

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