The Data Detective: Actionable Analytics for Internal Auditors for Internal Auditors - (2 hours - morning) - Webcast
Overview
This webcast is part of a new three-part 2026 Internal Audit Series. You may purchase individually, or save up to $75 when purchasing the bundle (see below). The series is led by Elizabeth McDowell, CPA, CIA, founder of Audit Forward and a seasoned internal audit leader with more than 20 years of experience. She brings real-world insights to every session. Known as an “edutainer,” Elizabeth combines education and entertainment to make auditing concepts engaging, practical and memorable.
OSCPA has partnered with the Iowa Society of CPAs for this new series.
Highlights
- Understand what data analytics is and what it isn't
- Learn how to get started - what data exists and how clean it is, what tools are available, and what are the goals?
- Understand what analytics can be performed in audit planning
- Use planning analytics to drive testing strategy in fieldwork
- Identify "quick win" data analytics that can improve all parts of the audit process
- Learn about simple automations created with Microsoft products
- Innovate your executive and Board reporting with beautiful data visualizations
Designed For
CPAs and other business professional looking to deepen their knowledge of efficient and effective data analtyics techniques.
Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the basics of data analytics and how to get started
- How to perform data analytics in all steps of the audit process - planning, fieldwork, and reporting
- How to create simple automations and improve executive reporting
This event is part of the following bundles:
2026 Internal Audit Series Bundle - NEW!
Multiple Events Between -
Up to 6.0 Credits
Member Price: $300
After purchasing this bundle, you will automatically be registered for all three sessions included in the series (6 hours CPE credit total). See dates/topics included in the series at the bottom of page. The NEW Internal Audit Series delivers three, expert-led sessions designed to help confidently navigate today’s internal audit landscape. Each session is offered in a convenient, flexible virtual format - making it easy to join from anywhere, gain actionable insights and walk away with knowledge to immediately apply.The series is led by Elizabeth McDowell, CPA, CIA, founder of Audit Forward and a seasoned internal audit leader with more than 20 years of experience. She brings real-world insights to every session. Known as an “edutainer,” Elizabeth combines education and entertainment to make auditing concepts engaging, practical and memorable. Purchase the 2026 Internal Audit Series Bundle and save up to $75! OSCPA has partnered with the Iowa Society of CPAs for this new series.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Elizabeth McDowell, Audit Forward LLC
Elizabeth McDowell, CPA, CIA has over 20 years of audit experience and is the founder of Audit Forward, an innovative internal audit consulting and training firm. In addition to training and consulting, Elizabeth is an adjunct Professor of Accounting at Front Range Community College and serves as a Non-Executive Independent Director for an internal audit firm in the UK. Elizabeth's most recent industry experience was at Achieve, where she was Sr. Director, Audit Strategy; prior to that, she held internal audit leadership roles at Elevations Credit Union, Fidelity Investments, and Xcel Energy after first starting her career at Ernst & Young.
Elizabeth considers herself an "edutainer" (educator + entertainer!) and makes auditing and training fun (no, really!) with the help of her mascot, Audie the Internal Otteror. Elizabeth is a dynamic, engaging, and enthusiastic public speaker who presents virtually and in-person to IIA chapters, accounting societies, Association of Certified Fraud Examiner chapters, governmental groups, and more.
(4/10/26)
Non-Member Price $160.00
Member Price $125.00