Analyze Financials: Spot Audit Triggers

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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Analyze Financials: Spot Audit Triggers

About this course

In this intermediate course, you’ll learn how auditors and financial analysts detect red flags hidden in financial statements. Using realistic retail data, you’ll practice recognizing the four primary types of audit evidence and judging their reliability. You’ll then apply vertical analysis to spot unusual income statement trends that may signal audit triggers. Through short videos, guided discussions, and hands-on exercises, you’ll build the analytical judgment needed to connect data patterns to audit assertions and document your reasoning clearly—skills essential for assurance, financial analysis, and risk review roles.

What you'll learn

  • recognize red flags in financial statements
  • assess the reliability of different types of audit evidence
  • apply vertical analysis to income statements
  • document reasoning related to audit assertions

Skills you'll gain

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