A Gentle Introduction to Audit and Due Diligence

By Jason Schenker – #1 Bestselling Author and Global Financial Futurist

Are you ready to uncover what really lies beneath the numbers?

Whether you’re a business leader, finance professional, student, or aspiring analyst, this approachable guide offers the essential foundations of audit and due diligence—without the jargon.

Written by renowned economist and Bloomberg-ranked forecaster Jason Schenker, this book demystifies the processes that safeguard deals, protect investments, and reveal financial truth. From internal audits to mergers and acquisitions, you’ll learn how to assess risk, test financial statements, and evaluate what’s hidden in the footnotes.

✔️ Learn key audit types: internal, compilation, review, and certified audits
✔️ Explore due diligence strategies for M&A, investing, and risk discovery
✔️ Discover best practices in audit testing, sampling, and independence
✔️ Understand the real-world application through accessible stories and insights
✔️ No CPA required—perfect for entrepreneurs, consultants, and career starters

Whether you’re preparing for your first audit project or aiming to support a high-stakes acquisition, this “gentle introduction” gives you the confidence and clarity to participate in—or lead—the work that drives trust in business.