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AI-Powered Audit & Data Analytics Masterclass

This comprehensive masterclass is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) ... Show more

Instructor

Obada Hatab

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the role of AI and Data Analytics in modern auditing
Apply data analytics tools, techniques, and processes in audits
Work with databases, data formats, and data structures
Perform data importing and integrity verification
Use ACL for advanced data analysis and continuous auditing
Detect fraud patterns and anomalies using analytical techniques
Implement continuous monitoring and automation in auditing

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

Internal Auditors
External Auditors
Financial Professionals
Information Systems Auditors
Operational Experts
Risk & Compliance Professionals

Course Brochure

AI-Powered Audit & Data Analytics Masterclass.pdf

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Day 1: Foundations & The Data-Driven Audit Focus

Preview Day 1

The Modern ACL Interface
Navigating the v19 workspace, project organization, and the Log.
Intelligent Data Acquisition
Using the Data Definition Wizard to import ERP tables (SAP, Oracle)
ACL ExpressionsDynamic Calculations
Using the side-panel assistant to generate complex Filters and Computed Fields without manual coding

Data Integrity Baseline

VERIFY (finding data errors),

TOTAL (control totals),

STATISTICS

(finding outliers in invoice amounts using Benford & outlier )

DAY 2: Relational Analysis & Forensic AI Focus:

Day 2

Data Harmonization:
UPPER(), ALLTRIM(), and CLEAN() to standardize vendor names across different systems.
Relational Logic (The Three-Way Match):
JOIN and RELATE to connect POs, Receiving Reports, and Invoices.
1. Activity
2. Behavioral Auditing (Internal Controls):
SUMMARIZE on "User ID" and "Date" to identify Split Purchases designed to bypass approval limits.
The v19 AICOMMAND VERIFY (finding data errors)
Scenario: Analyzing the "Description" or "Comments" field.
- Sending unstructured text to AI to flag "Suspicious Intent" (e.g., phrases like "urgent pay" or "documentation to follow").

DAY 3: Strategic Automation & Board Reporting Focus:

Day 3

Using the Command Log to auto-generate ACLScript for repeatable P2P testing.
Continuous Monitoring with Robots:
Uploading local scripts to the Diligent HighBond Robots Agent for 24/7 automated oversight.
Exception Management & Remediation
Pushing findings to the Results module to assign tasks to managers for follow-up.
Executive Insights (Strategic Reporting)- Storyboard

Date: June 21st to 23rd

Training Agenda

DAY 1: Foundations & The Data-Driven Audit Focus: Establishing the "Single Source of Truth" and using AI to bridge technical gaps

The Modern ACL Interface
Navigating the v19 workspace, project organization, and the Log.
Intelligent Data Acquisition
Using the Data Definition Wizard to import ERP tables (SAP, Oracle)
ACL ExpressionsDynamic Calculations
Using the side-panel assistant to generate complex Filters and Computed Fields without manual coding

Data Integrity Baseline

VERIFY (finding data errors),

TOTAL (control totals),

STATISTICS

(finding outliers in invoice amounts using Benford & outlier )

DAY 2: Relational Analysis & Forensic AI Focus: Connecting the P2P cycle and using AI to analyse unstructured human intent.

Data Harmonization:
UPPER(), ALLTRIM(), and CLEAN() to standardize vendor names across different systems.
Relational Logic (The Three-Way Match):
JOIN and RELATE to connect POs, Receiving Reports, and Invoices.
1. Activity
2. Behavioral Auditing (Internal Controls):
SUMMARIZE on "User ID" and "Date" to identify Split Purchases designed to bypass approval limits.
The v19 AICOMMAND VERIFY (finding data errors)
Scenario: Analyzing the "Description" or "Comments" field.
- Sending unstructured text to AI to flag "Suspicious Intent" (e.g., phrases like "urgent pay" or "documentation to follow").

DAY 3: Strategic Automation & Board Reporting Focus: Turning one-time audits into continuous monitoring and executive insights

Using the Command Log to auto-generate ACLScript for repeatable P2P testing.
Continuous Monitoring with Robots:
Uploading local scripts to the Diligent HighBond Robots Agent for 24/7 automated oversight.
Exception Management & Remediation
Pushing findings to the Results module to assign tasks to managers for follow-up.
Executive Insights (Strategic Reporting)- Storyboard