Digital Auditing and Accountability
Dates
June 2-6, 2025
Registration deadline: May 25
Length of Course
5 days
Delivery Method
Online
Cost
$625 CAD
Executive certificate: $2,750
This course is offered as part of Pathway 1 of the Executive Certificate in Governance and Innovation in the Age of Intangibles,
a 5-week program with micro-credentials on Digital Transformation or Digital Public Policy.
The course is also available to be taken separately by interested participants.
About
Overview: The module covers the principles of digital auditing and assurance frameworks for ensuring transparency in developing and deploying emerging digital technologies, particularly intangible assets.
Takeaways: Participants will learn what digital auditing is and means, gain skills to implement digital auditing processes, and uphold accountable assurance in tech-driven projects.
Topics of Discussion:
- Examining digital auditing and assurance systems to detect biases and ensure accuracy and accountability
- Design and implement tools and frameworks for digital auditing of intangibles
- Accountability in using AI and automated decision-making in public
- Auditing and assurance in managing intangibles: Design and implement regulatory compliance and reporting standards for intangibles
Instructor
Bruce McConomy is a co-author of the best selling “Kieso” Intermediate Accounting textbook. He has published research articles in Contemporary Accounting Research; the Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance; the Journal of Business, Finance and Accounting; Critical Perspectives on Accounting; Accounting History; and the Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal. He also has published cases in Accounting Perspectives, Issues in Accounting Education and the Journal of Accounting Case Research.
Format
Course Delivery:
The course is delivered virtually through the BEI-net. The module includes:
- A total of 5 online learning hours over the course of the week, including pre-recorded sessions (3 hours) and a live case study exercise facilitated by the module leader (2 hours)
- Office hours for module instructor support
- Access to supporting material, recommended readings and interactive learning
Course Assessment:
The module includes a live case study discussion via Zoom scheduled for Friday, 11am-1pm. This online case study exercise brings participants together to practice critical analysis and problem solving, while also giving them the opportunity to network and discuss ideas with like-minded peers.
During this session, participants will be divided into groups to discuss the selected case study further, enriching their project-based learning experience. They will be assessed based on a one-page submission responding to a task that applies module learning objectives to the case study context, which will be due shortly after the module ends.
Audience
This module of the Executive Certificate in Governance and Innovation in the Age of Intangibles is designed for all levels of professionals driving digital transformation, policy-making, and governance initiatives. The course is particularly valuable for civil servants, lawmakers, civil society leaders, scholars, and graduate students committed to shaping digital governance strategies and policies.