- Bonnie Kennedy
AHI ASSOCIATES
1938 KELLOG AVENUE
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
760-444-6236
ahi-admin@ahiassociates.com
AHI ASSOCIATES SALES OFFICE
2867 JOLLY ROAD
OKEMA, MICHIGAN 48864
760-444-6236
ahi-admin@ahiassociates.com
To enable experienced staff to advance more quickly to higher levels of responsibility and to become more profitable to their firms by helping them better plan and efficiently complete audits, supervise staff, review working papers and interact with partners and clients.
DELIVERY METHOD: Group Live, Group Internet Based, or Blended
PROGRAM LEVEL: Intermediate
RECOMMENDED STAFF EXPERIENCE:
2 to 3 years*
*Note: the experience level is only a guideline; actual experience may vary.
RECOMMENDED CREDITS AND FIELDS OF STUDY
24 hr | 16 hr | |
---|---|---|
Accounting | 1.2 | 0.8 |
Auditing | 18.6 | 14.0 |
Business Management & Organization | 4.2 | 1.2 |
TOTAL | 24 | 16 |
Your team is transitioning into supervisory roles, taking ownership of engagements, and making critical decisions. This level prepares them to lead teams and strengthen audit quality.
What is Expected of the In-Charge: Stepping into Leadership
Your team will define the key responsibilities of an in-charge, learning how to balance engagement execution, staff supervision, and client interactions effectively. They’ll develop action plans for success in their new role.
Plan Engagements: Improving Audit Efficiency
Proper planning drives engagement success. Participants will work through case studies to refine their approach to scoping engagements, mitigating risk, and improving engagement execution.
Assess Risk and Materiality: Strengthening Professional Judgment
Your team will learn how to determine materiality, assess engagement and fraud risks, and adjust audit procedures accordingly. A fraud brainstorming session will reinforce strategies for detecting and responding to risks.
AI for Accountants: Embracing Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way accountants work. Your team will learn how to effectively integrate AI into their daily responsibilities to improve efficiency and accuracy, as well as help clients improve their businesses.
Meet Client Needs: Adding Value Beyond the Engagement
Participants will learn how to leverage management letters and client discussions to strengthen relationships, enhance service offerings, and identify new advisory opportunities.
Complete Engagements: Reducing Bottlenecks & Closing with Confidence
Your in-charges will sharpen their ability to finalize engagements efficiently, focusing on early issue identification, staff oversight, and self-review techniques.
Review Assistants’ Work: Coaching for Accuracy & Growth
Participants will refine their review skills to improve documentation quality, reduce errors, and provide constructive feedback to junior staff.
Supervision: Developing Stronger Team Leaders
Your in-charges will explore what makes a great supervisor, identify common pitfalls, and apply practical strategies to effectively manage and motivate assistants.