Risk assessment drives every aspect of an audit, yet many firms treat it as a mere compliance checkbox rather than the strategic foundation it should be. Sam reveals why rushed planning and copy-paste approaches from prior years lead to deficient audits and missed material misstatements. This episode explores how top-performing firms approach risk assessment as a mindset, emphasizing collaboration, customization, and the critical connection between identified risks and targeted audit procedures.(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome
(00:26) - The Importance of Risk Assessment
(04:37) - Common Mistakes in Risk Assessment
(13:37) - The Role of Junior Auditors
(18:04) - Collaborative Efforts in Auditing
(20:57) - Assessing Control Environments
(25:26) - The Importance of Digging Deeper
(27:17) - Practical Tools for Risk Assessment
(28:31) - The Role of Brainstorming Sessions
(32:18) - Leveraging Data Analytics in Audits
(37:15) - Top Changes to Improve Risk Assessment
(40:17) - Characteristics of Top Performing Firms
(42:12) - Ensuring Effective Risk Assessment
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