audit conference 2016 brochure
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Embracing changE
The 2016 Audit Conference is the
pinnacle forum for audit professionals
to share knowledge and insights while
enhancing audit capabilities. This year
identifies with collaboration, technology
and evolution as the key themes for audit
professionals, with the 2016 program
specifically formulated to equip you with
the right skills and knowledge to support
you in this ever-changing landscape.
Reconnect with your peers and broaden
your network at Audit Conference 2016
where you will have the opportunity
to network with experts in the industry
as they give you practical insights that
will motivate you for the future.
We invite you to strengthen your audit
practice in 2016 through an exploration
of the latest trends, techniques and issues,
further enhancing your ability to embrace
change via our wide range of essential
updates, technical sessions and practical
workshops.
Take charge and embrace change with us at Audit Conference 2016.
confErEncE highlightsGame changing auditor reporting – explore how the changes to auditor reporting affect you, your audit practice and your audit procedures. Is this really a game changer for the profession?
Audit smarter, not harder – how using data analytics can improve your audit efficiency: Amanda will demonstrate how to take the next steps to turn your data into workable audit information using excel, outlining how data analytics can be used as an effective audit tool and how you could be using the technique to add value to your audit file.
Get inside the mind of the regulators – ASIC, ATO and the ACNC – on the findings from their surveillance activities and their top tips for auditors.
Justin Reid CAGAAP Consulting
Carolyn Ralph CAPartner, Audit Department of Professional Practice, KPMG
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Business partners Sponsors
The Audit Conference 2016 is proudly supported by:
For sponsorship opportunities please contact [email protected]
confErEncE PrEsEntErs
Doug Niven FCA Senior Executive Leader - Financial Reporting & Audit, ASIC
Doug Niven is ASIC’s Senior Executive Leader, Financial Reporting and Audit. He is responsible for the regulation of financial reports and audits under Australia’s Corporations Act. This includes leading ASIC’s financial reporting surveillance and audit inspection programmes, financial reporting and audit policy, auditor registration, work with international securities and audit oversight regulators, and digital reporting.
George Dakis CAPartner, Audit & Assurance, and Chairman of the Audit & Assurance Committee, Moore Stephens Australia
George is a specialised audit and assurance partner with a leading mid-tier firm, Moore Stephens. With 20 years of domestic and international experience providing advice to a range of industries, namely health and aged care, property and construction, education, technology, fund management and biotechnology.
He continues to work closely with a number of industry and professional associations in delivering up to date commentary and analysis through publications and speaking engagements around audit, risk and corporate governance.
Liz Stamford FCAAudit & Insolvency Leader, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
“The annual Audit Conference bring us together as a profession. It is the chance for auditors to share, support, collaborate and learn, and introduces different thinking to help prepare for the audit of tomorrow”.
BRisBAne MoNDay 14 March 2016 MelBouRne MoNDay 11 apriL 2016
8.00 – 8.30am R1: Registration
8.30 – 8.45am WA1 Welcome address with Liz Stamford
8.45 – 9.30am S1 Cybersecurity: Impacts on your clients and your audits
9.30 – 10.15am S2 From the regulator’s perspective – auditing in 2016
10.15 – 10.45am M1: Morning Tea
10.45am – 12.15pm S3 Accounting standards update – being on the front foot
S4 Not for profits – ACNC and the auditor’s responsibilities
S5 Audit smarter, not harder – how using data analytics can improve your audit efficiency
12.15pm – 1.15pm L1: Networking Lunch
1.15pm – 2.15pm S6 Assessing controls in an IT world
S7 Auditor and advisor – how to add value without crossing the independence line
S8 Paperless auditing – the way of the future
2.20pm – 3.20pm S9 Auditing disclosures: a practical guide
S10 Avoid the pitfalls – insights from quality review, claims data and professional conduct
S11 Work more effectively with your clients
3.20pm – 3.40pm A1: Afternoon tea
3.40pm – 4.40pm S12 Helping your clients though broader assurance offerings
S13 Materiality methodologies for an efficient audit
S14 Communicate effectively and efficiently through better writing skills
4.45pm – 5.30pm S15 Game changing auditor reporting
confErEncE ProgrammE
earn UP TO 13 CPD HOUrs
For full conference program details and to learn about the presenters, visit charteredaccountants.com.au/auditconf
sydney ThurSDay 17 March 2016
7.45 – 8.30am R1: Registration
8.30 – 8.45am WA1 Welcome address with Liz Stamford
8.45 – 9.45am S1 Game changing auditor reporting
9.45 – 10.30am S2 From the regulator’s perspective – auditing in 2016
10.30 – 11.00am M1: Morning Tea
11.00am – 12.30pm S3 Auditing complex accounting areas: Revenue, Financial Instruments and Impairment
S4 Not for profits – ACNC and the auditor’s responsibilities
S5 Audit smarter, not harder – how using data analytics can improve your audit efficiency
12.30pm – 1.30pm L1: Networking Lunch
1.30pm – 2.30pm S6 Accounting standards update – being on the front foot
S7 Avoid the pitfalls – insights from quality review, claims data and professional conduct
S8 Work more effectively with your clients
2.35pm – 3.35pm S9 Assessing controls in an IT world
S10 Auditing standards – what’s impacting you?
S11 Maintaining peak performance in the busy season
3.35pm – 4.00pm A1: Afternoon tea
4.00pm – 5.00pm S12 Building an audit function fit for the future
5.00pm D1: Networking Drinks
“Advanced analytics involves more than just churning through large data sets. it involves looking at your data differently and making your audit as efficient as it can be.” Amanda WallAudit Smarter Not Harder
sydney FriDay 18 March 2016
8.00 – 8.30am R2: Registration
8.30 – 9.15am S13 Cybersecurity: Impacts on your clients and your audits
9.15 – 10.00am S14 What the auditor missed, lessons learnt from fraud cases
10.00 – 10.30am M2: Morning Tea
10.30 – 11.30am S15 Auditing disclosures – a practical guide S16 Regional and suburban audit practices – staying ahead of the game
11.35am – 12.35pm S17 Materiality methodologies for an efficient audit S18 Auditing your SME client in the cloud
12.35pm – 1.35pm L2: Networking lunch
1.35pm – 2.35pm S19 Auditing tax balances – avoid the pain points
S20 Going Concern – what could go wrong?
S21 IT secure your practice for the future – know the implications today for tomorrow
2.40pm – 3.40pm S22 Dealing efficiently with the lead group auditor
S23 Auditor and advisor – how to add value without crossing the independence line
S24 Communicate effectively and efficiently through better writing skills
3.40pm – 4.00pm A2: Afternoon Tea
4.00pm – 5.00pm S25 Helping your clients through broader assurance offerings
S26 Auditing SMSF hotspots – ATO, ASIC and the auditor
S27 Paperless auditing – the way of the future
confErEncE Pricing
Member Non-member Regional^ Group#
One Day Package
Early Bird* $725.45 $871.20
Standard $806.05 $968.00 $644.84 $685.14
Two Day Package
Early Bird* $1305.99 $1567.82
Standard $1451.10 $1742.02 $1160.88 $1233.44
* Early Bird offer is applicable for registrations received with full payment by the following early bird dates: Brisbane – 15 Feb 2016, Sydney – 18 Feb 2016, Adelaide – 8 Mar 2016, Melbourne – 14 Mar 2016^ Regional discount is applicable to members working in regional areas (125km from venue) and/or travelling interstate# A group discount is applicable for 3 or more members from the same organisation. Group registration and payment must be received together.
AdelAide TuESDay 5 apriL 2016
8.00 – 8.30am R1: Registration
8.30 – 8.45am WA1 Welcome address with Liz Stamford
8.45 – 9.30am S1 Cybersecurity: Impacts on your clients and your audits
9.30 – 10.15am S2 From the regulator’s perspective – auditing in 2016
10.15 – 10.35am M1: Morning Tea
10.35 – 11.35am S3 Auditing standards – preparing for the futureS4 Auditing SMSF hotspots – ATO, ASIC and the auditor
11.40am – 1.10pmS5 Not for profits – ACNC and the auditor’s responsibilities
S6 Audit smarter, not harder – how using data analytics can improve your audit efficiency
1.10pm – 1.55pm L1: Networking Lunch
1.55pm – 2.55pm S7 Materiality methodologies for an efficient audit S8 Assessing controls in an IT world
2.55pm – 3.15pm A1: Afternoon tea
3.15pm – 4.15pm S9 Going Concern – what could go wrong?S10 Auditor and advisor – how to add value without crossing the independence line
4.20pm – 5.05pm S11 Building an audit function fit for the future
5.05pm D1: Networking Drinks
confErEncE rEgistrationThere are three ways you can register – either online, by phone or by downloading the registration form and returning it to us:
1. Online Delegates can register online via our secure site at charteredaccountants.com.au/auditconf
2. Phone Contact the Service Centre on 1300 137 322 (8.30am – 6pm AEDT, Mon – Fri)
3. return your registration form by post, fax or email:
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GPO Box 9985, Melbourne, Vic 300103 9670 [email protected]
Qld Post FaxEmail
GPO Box 9985, Brisbane, Qld 400107 3233 [email protected]
sa Post FaxEmail
GPO Box 9985, Adelaide SA 500108 8231 [email protected]
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Brisbane, Qld14 March 2016Early Bird – 15 February 2016
Hilton Brisbane 190 Elizabeth Street Brisbane QLD 4000
Adelaide, SA5 apriL 2016Early Bird – 8 March 2016
Chartered Accountants Australia and New ZealandWestpac Building, Level 29, 91 King William Street, adelaide
Sydney, NSW17 - 18 March 2016Early Bird – 18 February 2016
Hilton Sydney488 George Street Sydney NSW 2000
Melbourne, Vic11 apriL 2016Early Bird - 14 March 2016
Crown Conference Centre8 Whiteman Street Southbank Vic 3006