Classroom Training In Your Area

This two-day course introduces experienced users to more advanced topics devoted to workflow automation with IDEAScript macros. IDEAScript, the IDEA programming language behind IDEAScript macros, is similar to and compatible with Visual Basic for Applications, the macro language used in Excel®, PowerPoint®, Word®, Access®, and other Microsoft Office® applications. Topics include recording a macro, IDEAScript environment, IDEAScript syntax, customizing macros, using the Language Browser, functions and subroutines, and more.

Prerequisite: Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® desktop environment and Microsoft® Office® applications. Experience with CI101 course topics. Completion of CI101 and CI102 is recommended.

Additional Notes:

You will be working within a virtual computer lab; you do not need IDEA installed in order to attend.
The use of two monitor screens is strongly recommended during your training course.
This is a live, instructor-led course, and attendance is required throughout the session.
Your trainer will send your login information one week prior to the course.

Cancellation Policy

CaseWare IDEA Inc. requires notice of cancellation no later than 10 business days before the training start date. If less than 10 business days’ notice is given, 50% of the training fee will be refunded up to three business days before the training start date. No refund is possible if notice of cancellation is received less than three business days before the training start date.

Please contact ideatraining@caseware.com with any questions.

English

Aug 24, 2021 - Aug 25, 2021
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Eastern US

$1150 CAD

Taking Your IDEA Skills to the Next Level

Cancellation Policy: You may reschedule for another date for the same event or substitute a co-worker without penalty as long as the substitute has similar or more advanced CaseWare IDEA skills. Rescheduling must be for an event within 12 months of the original event date. Otherwise, the cancellation penalties below will apply. Cancellations with a request for a refund must be made in writing before the event start date. Any written cancellation request received 30 days prior to the start of the event will be subject to a US $50 processing fee. Cancellation requests received less than 14 days prior to the start of the event will be subject to a US $250 non-refundable service charge. No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received within 7 days of the event start date. All requests for refunds will be processed within 30 days.

English

Aug 24, 2021 - Aug 25, 2021
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Central US

• Concepts behind Monetary Unit Sampling (MUS) including planning, performing procedures and evaluating the sample results
• Learn when MUS should be used and the factors affecting the size of a MUS sample
• Understand the basic concepts behind Attribute Sampling including a discussion of deviation rates and confidence levels
• Discussion of Beta and Alpha Risk
• Statistical Sampling (Classical Variables Sampling) including confidence level, desired precision, and the expected proportion of errors
• Walk through examples of each type of sampling using IDEA functionality

Cancellation Policy: You may reschedule for another date for the same event or substitute a co-worker without penalty as long as the substitute has similar or more advanced CaseWare IDEA skills. Rescheduling must be for an event within 12 months of the original event date. Otherwise, the cancellation penalties below will apply. Cancellations with a request for refund must be made in writing before the event start date. Any written cancellation request received 30 days prior to the start of the event will be subject to a US $50 processing fee. Cancellation requests received less than 14 days prior to the start of the event will be subject to a US $250 non-refundable service charge. No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received within 7 days of the event start date. All requests for refunds will be processed within 30 days.

English

Aug 26, 2021 - Aug 26, 2021
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Central US

In this hands-on session, you will learn the fundamentals of fraud detection by applying data analysis techniques to real-life scenarios. Employing a team approach, we will work with data derived from actual cases to learn how to identify and address problems. You will see fraud as we encounter it in the field!

Whether you are new to data analysis or an experienced user, a seasoned investigator or someone seeking a better understanding of what can go wrong in their organization, you will benefit from this program. Beginners will learn to effectively employ data analysis techniques in detecting common schemes, while advanced users and investigators will apply their knowledge in new and challenging ways to uncover buried symptoms of fraud.

Who should attend: Auditors, Investigators, Accounting Professionals.

• Understand Our role in Fraud Detection:
  • Mindsets that keep people from detecting fraud
  • A five-step approach for detecting symptoms early
• Recognize What Can Go Wrong in Major Processes:
  • Common symptoms of fraud and how to detect them
  • Pitfalls and traps to avoid
• Apply Data Analysis Techniques to Case Studies:
  • Building logical extractions to target symptoms of problems; identifying curious patterns; practical analyses for detecting violations of statistical laws
  • Fraud cases worth knowing, and what we can learn from them
  • How to build an effective data analysis testing plan for your environment

Cancellation Policy: You may reschedule for another date for the same event or substitute a co-worker without penalty as long as the substitute has similar or more advanced CaseWare IDEA skills. Rescheduling must be for an event within 12 months of the original event date. Otherwise the cancellation penalties below will apply. Cancellations with a request for refund must be made in writing before the event start date. Any written cancellation request received 30 days prior to the start of the event will be subject to a US $50 processing fee. Cancellation requests received less than 14 days prior the start of the event will be subject to a US $250 non-refundable service charge. No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received within 7 days of the event start date. All requests for refunds will be processed within 30 days.

English

Aug 27, 2021 - Aug 27, 2021
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Central US

Este curso tiene 15 horas efectivas de entrenamiento y es ideal para quienes hayan completado el curso de CI104 IDEAScript para Analistas Nivel 1, o para quienes ya poseen un amplio conocimiento de programación en IDEAScript.
Los participantes aprenderan más características avanzadas tales como:
-El uso de arreglos en IDEAScript,
-La creación de cuadros de diálogo personalizados, y
-El manejo de errores.

Si la cancelación ocurre dos semanas antes del evento, se procederá a la devolución del 75 % del valor, si es una semana antes se devolverá el 50% del valor, si es en menos de una semana, se reserva el espacio para la siguiente capacitación del mismo tipo u otra con igual valor, siempre que cumpla con los requisitos (el usuario no pierde ni parcial ni totalmente el monto invertido y esta última opción puede aplicarse a las modalidades previas de dos semanas o una semana antes del evento).

Español

Aug 30, 2021 - Aug 31, 2021
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Other

$425 USD

Introduction to IDEA is a half-day, hands-on workshop that will provide an in-depth overview of the data analysis functionality within the platform including: indexing, summarizing, joining, and filtering. Attendees will first import and perform data verification as well as basic analysis of a general ledger file. Then, an accounts receivable file will be aged and assessed against an AR credit limit file. IDEA’s navigation, visualization capabilities and arsenal of online resources will also be covered to ensure your individual success following this course. We encourage you to complete the “Getting Started with IDEA” webinar prior to attending this course, as you will need to be familiar with IDEA’s basic features and functions.

• • Create and set up projects
  • Navigate the IDEA File Explorer and Library
  • Import Excel files with multiple sheets
  • Use field statistics to verify and reconcile data
  • Summarize and Join Databases
  • Filter data and create extractions
  • Create new fields and basic equations
  • Age and Gap Detection
  • Simple duplicate detection and exclusion
  • Utilize Discover for data visualization
  • File documentation and history using Project overview
  • Resources available to IDEA customers

Cancellation Policy: You may reschedule for another date for the same event or substitute a co-worker without penalty as long as the substitute has similar or more advanced CaseWare IDEA skills. Rescheduling must be for an event within 12 months of the original event date. Otherwise, the cancellation penalties below will apply. Cancellations with a request for a refund must be made in writing before the event start date. Any written cancellation request received 30 days prior to the start of the event will be subject to a US $50 processing fee. Cancellation requests received less than 14 days prior to the start of the event will be subject to a US $250 non-refundable service charge. No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received within 7 days of the event start date. All requests for refunds will be processed within 30 days.

English

Sep 1, 2021 - Sep 1, 2021
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Central US

Advanced Statistical Methods using IDEA® is a half-day, instructor-led course that walks students through a case study, where in their role as an consultant, they have been hired to perform an independent evaluation of a company that intends to go public. Attendees will use IDEA to study the seasonality of sales for three company locations and use statistical models to identify trends, relationships between fields and project future values using three tasks: Correlation Analysis, Trend Analysis, and Time Series.

• Profile data to provide a picture of past transactions in order to compare or predict the future
• Summarize and/or append yearly sales files using multiple fields including location and year
• Create a Time Series statistical analysis
• Use a prime location as a benchmark for comparison
• Perform Trend Analysis on a four-year monthly sales file
• Use Correlation Analysis to study relationships between discounts and sales

Cancellation Policy: You may reschedule for another date for the same event or substitute a co-worker without penalty as long as the substitute has similar or more advanced CaseWare IDEA skills. Rescheduling must be for an event within 12 months of the original event date. Otherwise, the cancellation penalties below will apply. Cancellations with a request for refund must be made in writing before the event start date. Any written cancellation request received 30 days prior to the start of the event will be subject to a US $50 processing fee. Cancellation requests received less than 14 days prior to the start of the event will be subject to a US $250 non-refundable service charge. No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received within 7 days of the event start date. All requests for refunds will be processed within 30 days.

English

Sep 2, 2021 - Sep 2, 2021
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Central US

Analyzing Accounts Payable in IDEA® is a half-day, instructor-led case study that walks students through their role as an auditor hired to perform an Accounts Payable Audit and Fraud Investigation at Bright IDEAs, Inc. The auditor evaluates business and audit risks associated with AP and then reviews potential tests that can be used to address those risks. The case study includes a review of using IDEA to import data files, profile payments, extract unusual transactions, using Benford’s Law, join data files and much more. We will also utilize a portion of the IDEA Data Analysis Workbook for your reference.

• Extract unusual transactions including rounded amounts, cash, and zero dollar payments
• Identify payments made above authorized transaction levels
• Identify missing checks and payments with unusual timing
• Detect invoices paid in irregular time frames
• Find “after-the-fact” invoices
• Identify payments made to unauthorized suppliers

Cancellation Policy: You may reschedule for another date for the same event or substitute a co-worker without penalty as long as the substitute has similar or more advanced CaseWare IDEA skills. Rescheduling must be for an event within 12 months of the original event date. Otherwise, the cancellation penalties below will apply. Cancellations with a request for refund must be made in writing before the event start date. Any written cancellation request received 30 days prior to the start of the event will be subject to a US $50 processing fee. Cancellation requests received less than 14 days prior to the start of the event will be subject to a US $250 non-refundable service charge. No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received within 7 days of the event start date. All requests for refunds will be processed within 30 days.

English

Sep 2, 2021 - Sep 2, 2021
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Central US

Analyzing Accounts Receivable in IDEA® is a half-day, instructor-led course that walks students through a case study where they were hired to perform an Accounts Receivable Audit at Bright IDEAs, Inc. The auditor evaluates business and audit risks associated with Accounts Payable and then reviews potential tests that can be used to address those risks. This training showcases how to utilize IDEA to verify totals, sampling, aging, identifying unusual AR transactions, and recalculating transactions. We will also use a portion of the IDEA Data Analysis Workbook for your reference.

• Import MS Access and print reports into IDEA
• Use Field Stats and Control Totals to reconcile and validate data
• Create new fields to identify and extract unusual AR transactions
• AR Aging
• Add comment fields
• Create random samples
• Analyze credit notes, account balances, and unauthorized accounts
• Recalculate transactions

Cancellation Policy: You may reschedule for another date for the same event or substitute a co-worker without penalty as long as the substitute has similar or more advanced CaseWare IDEA skills. Rescheduling must be for an event within 12 months of the original event date. Otherwise, the cancellation penalties below will apply. Cancellations with a request for refund must be made in writing before the event start date. Any written cancellation request received 30 days prior to the start of the event will be subject to a US $50 processing fee. Cancellation requests received less than 14 days prior to the start of the event will be subject to a US $250 non-refundable service charge. No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received within 7 days of the event start date. All requests for refunds will be processed within 30 days.

English

Sep 9, 2021 - Sep 9, 2021
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Central US

Cancellation Policy: You may reschedule for another date for the same event or substitute a co-worker without penalty as long as the substitute has similar or more advanced CaseWare IDEA skills. Rescheduling must be for an event within 12 months of the original event date. Otherwise, the cancellation penalties below will apply. Cancellations with a request for a refund must be made in writing before the event start date. Any written cancellation request received 30 days prior to the start of the event will be subject to a US $50 processing fee. Cancellation requests received less than 14 days prior to the start of the event will be subject to a US $250 non-refundable service charge. No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received within 7 days of the event start date. All requests for refunds will be processed within 30 days.

English

Sep 14, 2021 - Sep 15, 2021
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Central US