Course Information
Critical Thinking for Auditors
Course Description
We live in a knowledge-based society, and the more critical you think the better your knowledge will be. Critical Thinking provides the skills to analyze and evaluate information, so you can obtain the greatest amount of knowledge from it. It provides the best chance of making the correct decision and minimizes damages if a mistake does occur. Critical Thinking will lead to being a more rational and disciplined thinker. It will reduce your prejudice and bias, which will provide you a better understanding of your environment. This workshop will provide the skills to evaluate, identify, and distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information. It will lead to more productivity in your career and provide a great skill for your everyday life.
Course Objectives
• Understand the components of critical thinking
• Utilize non-linear thinking
• Use logical thinking
• Recognize what it means to be a critical thinker
• Evaluate information using critical thinking skills
• Identify the benefits of critical thinking
• Revise perspective, when necessary
• Comprehend problem solving abilities
Prerequisites
Prerequisite not required.
Instructors
Tali Ploetz is an industry recognized expert in governance, risk, internal audit, fraud and compliance. Her personal mission is to provide practical training and advice designed to strengthen team member skillsets and improve corporate internal control environments to ultimately prevent issues/internal control breakdowns.
Additional Information
§ TAC Rule 523.142(g) requires the CPE Sponsor to monitor individual attendance and assign the correct number of CPE credits. Participants will be asked to document their time of arrival and departure in compliance with this Rule. Additionally, attendance will be monitored throughout the day and CPE certificates will reflect actual attendance of each participant.
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