Classroom Training In Your Area

Through hands-on instruction, taught at an optimal learning pace, attendees will learn how to:

• Understand Our Role in Fraud Detection:
  • Mindsets that keep people from detecting fraud
  • A five-step approach to fraud detection
• Recognize What Can Go Wrong in Capital Projects:
  • How to detect fraud within each of the seven major project phases
  • Sound methods for auditing & monitoring large contracts and major vendors
• 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
  • Major project fraud cases worth knowing, how to analyze them, and how to build an effective ‘pre-mortem’ testing plan to avoid the same problems

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

Dec 3, 2021 - Dec 3, 2021
8:30 am - 4:30 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

Dec 7, 2021 - Dec 8, 2021
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Central US

The purpose of this two-day introductory course is to acquaint new users with the bulk of IDEA’s basic functionality and breadth of tools. Training is immediately hands-on, so participants have the opportunity to quickly interact with the software by completing exercises and case studies using sample data. Topics include manipulating and adding fields, building equations, importing data, using multiple databases, reconciling data, isolating specific records, identifying irregularities, sampling, and more.

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

Dec 8, 2021 - Dec 9, 2021
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Eastern US

$1150 CAD

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

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

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

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

Le but principal de cette formation de base est de vous faire connaitre les possibilités d’IDEA pour vous aider à atteindre pleinement vos objectifs d’audit. Au travers d’études de cas, vous intégrerez la connaissance des différentes fonctionnalités de l’outil IDEA.

Pour toute question, contactez francois.lienart@caseware.com
Pour vous inscrire, consultez https://www.casewareanalytics.fr/services/caseware-academy-3/

Français

Dec 14, 2021 - Dec 15, 2021
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Central European Time

$949 EUR

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

Dec 15, 2021 - Dec 15, 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

Dec 16, 2021 - Dec 16, 2021
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Central US

The real game-changer of incorporating data analytics is its ability to uncover anomalies that would otherwise go undetected. This interactive course digs into actual fraud cases to present the logic and techniques forensic investigators utilize to detect buried systems within fraud schemes. Attendees will work together to answer strategic questions on how to approach an investigation and solve cases using IDEA. Increase your proficiency in using IDEA to identify vulnerabilities and become the white knight in your organization.

Who should attend: Auditors, finance personnel, and investigators, who possess the unique ability to defend against fraud and protect their leaders from surprises.

The Instructor will provide downloadable data for use in class. Don’t use IDEA? A virtual interactive platform of IDEA software will be provided to you. IDEA runs in Windows and is not compatible with the Mac operating system.

Through hands-on instruction, taught at an optimal learning pace, attendees will learn how to:

• Apply a 5-step approach for detecting fraud and other unethical behavior
• Master the essential techniques in IDEA for detecting anomalies in data sets
• Reinforce your techniques by studying real-life frauds and apply investigative techniques

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

Dec 17, 2021 - Dec 17, 2021
8:30 am - 4:30 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

Jan 11, 2022 - Jan 12, 2022
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Central US