Stepping Up: Responsibilities and Professionalism for New Audit Seniors

Transitioning into the new role of an audit senior is both exciting and challenging. New audit seniors are not only responsible for managing engagements efficiently but also for upholding the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct. This webinar provides a clear guide to the key responsibilities of audit seniors, including planning and supervising engagements, reviewing workpapers, communicating effectively with clients and teams, identifying and escalating risks, and ensuring compliance with professional standards. It also addresses the personal and professional behaviours that foster credibility, accountability, and leadership in an audit environment. Participants will leave with practical insights and actionable strategies to manage engagements responsibly, build trust within their teams, and confidently embrace their role as emerging leaders in external audit.

In completing this learning engagement, you will have developed the following professional competencies indicated in the green section below: