Master Power Query to streamline audit testing, automate data transformation, and analyze large datasets efficiently.

"Audit Smarter, Not Harder: Audit Testing with Power Query" is a practical, hands-on training designed to empower internal auditors with the tools and techniques to streamline audit testing using the Power Query. Participants will learn how to import, transform, and analyze large datasets efficiently, automate repetitive tasks, and create dynamic models to identify anomalies and potential fraud. Through real-world examples, this course showcases how to save time and focus audit efforts on high-risk areas, enhancing overall audit success.

Audit Smarter, not Harder - with Elizabeth and Audie the Internal Otteror!
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. Elizabeth is passionate about advancing and advocating for the internal audit profession and was recognized as one of the 2023 Internal Audit Beacons by Richard Chambers. Elizabeth makes auditing and training fun (no, really!) with the help of her mascot, Audie the Internal Otteror. 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.