The audit landscape continues to evolve — with ongoing changes to standards, heightened expectations around audit quality, and increasing professional scrutiny. Staying current is no longer optional. That’s why we’re delighted to present The Complete Audit Workshop 2026, a comprehensive, practical two-day CPD event designed to strengthen audit competence from planning through to opinion forming.
Taking place on Tuesday 10 February and Thursday 12 February 2026, this workshop delivers four in-depth, two-hour CPD sessions led by experienced audit practitioners and educators. Whether you are refreshing core knowledge or deepening your practical understanding, this event offers valuable insights that can be applied immediately in practice.
What to Expect
The Complete Audit Workshop 2026 is structured to follow the full audit lifecycle, combining technical updates with real-world application. Across two focused days, participants will explore key audit stages, regulatory expectations, and professional judgement areas that matter most in today’s environment.
Day 1 – Foundations, Standards and Planning
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Delivered by Lungi Sepotokele and Lindsay Webber, Day 1 sets the groundwork for high-quality audits by focusing on standards, ethics, and robust planning.
Session 1: Audit Overview & Revisions to Standards and Audit Quality and Ethics
This session provides a clear overview of the audit framework, recent and upcoming revisions to auditing standards, and the practical implications for audit quality and ethical compliance.
Session 2: Planning and Documentation & Risks and Responses
Participants will examine effective audit planning, documentation best practice, and how to identify, assess, and respond to risks in line with professional standards.
Day 2 – Execution, Completion and Opinion Forming
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Day 2, delivered by Lindsay Webber and Colm Owens, focuses on execution and judgement — where audit quality is truly tested.
Session 1: Execution and Evidence Gathering & Completion Phase
This session explores audit execution, evidence gathering techniques, and the completion phase, highlighting common pitfalls and practical solutions.
Session 2: Going Concern and Practical Opinion Forming
A critical and often challenging area, this session addresses going concern assessments and guides participants through practical, defensible audit opinion forming.
Why Attend?
- 8 hours of structured CPD
- Coverage of the entire audit process
- Practical insights from experienced audit professionals
- Ideal for audit seniors, managers, partners, and those involved in audit planning or review
- Designed to support audit quality, compliance, and professional judgement
Register Now
Places are limited, so early registration is recommended.
Register here:
https://courses.cpdstore.ie/pages/the-complete-audit-workshop-2026
Join us for The Complete Audit Workshop 2026 and gain the clarity, confidence, and practical tools needed to deliver high-quality audits in a changing professional environment.
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