Norwegian Auditor Practical Exam (Statsautorisert revisor) exam-day guide
Norwegian Auditor Practical Exam (Statsautorisert revisor) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Confirm exam format, location, and permitted aids with the provider
The practical (practical/administrative) part of the Norwegian statsautorisert revisor examination is administered by a provider whose exact rules on permitted aids, digital vs. paper delivery, and time allocation you should verify directly. Do not rely on secondhand assumptions about whether law texts, standards, or a calculator are allowed.
Valid photo identification
Bring the ID type the provider specifies (typically a passport or national ID card). Confirm in advance which documents are accepted and that your ID is unexpired and matches your registration name.
Admission letter / registration confirmation
Carry the confirmation showing your candidate number, time, and venue. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required or a digital version is acceptable.
Permitted reference materials (only if the provider allows them)
If open-book elements are permitted, bring only the editions and annotations the provider lists. Unannotated vs. annotated copies is a common restriction; confirm with the provider before marking up any text.
Approved calculator (verify model rules)
Check whether a calculator is allowed and whether only non-programmable models are accepted. Confirm with the provider which models are permitted; do not assume a financial or programmable calculator is allowed.
Writing materials and any required answer format
Bring pens and, if the provider requires specific answer sheets or a laptop, confirm the technical requirements (software, charger, offline mode) with the provider in advance.
Review core practical content areas
Rehearse the applied skills the practical exam tests: audit planning and risk assessment, evidence and documentation, ISA/ISQM application, independence and ethics, and reporting. Focus on applying standards to scenarios rather than memorizing text.
Practice timed scenario questions
Work through applied case questions under time pressure so you can allocate minutes per task and structure answers (issue, standard, analysis, conclusion).
Know the scoring and pass requirements
Confirm with the provider how the practical part is weighted, whether there is a minimum per-section score, and how it combines with other exam components.
Plan travel and arrival time
Arrive with buffer for ID checks and settling in. Confirm the venue and start time with the provider; late arrival rules vary and should be verified.
Prepare for breaks and refreshments
Confirm with the provider whether breaks are scheduled, whether food/drink are allowed at the desk, and what happens to time during breaks.
Read the current exam regulations
Download and read the provider's current candidate regulations covering conduct, aids, and misconduct. Rules change; verify rather than rely on older material.
Plan the day
Switch from new material to consolidation. Re-read your summaries of audit methodology, ethics/independence, and reporting standards. Do two or three full timed practice scenarios and review your errors. Confirm logistics with the provider: venue, start time, permitted aids, ID requirements, and any digital-answer rules. Prepare your bag and permitted materials so nothing is decided on the day.
Do a light review only: key definitions, standard references, and answer-structuring templates. Stop intensive study in the evening. Check travel route and timing, set alarms, and confirm the ID and admission documents are ready. Get a full night's sleep; avoid cramming new topics you cannot consolidate.
Eat a proper meal, arrive early with buffer for ID checks, and re-read only your one-page summary of frameworks and answer structure. Leave non-permitted items (phones, smart devices, notes not allowed) outside the exam room as the provider directs. Settle in, read the instructions carefully, and note the time allocation before starting.
Skim the whole paper first to budget time per task. For each scenario, identify the issue, cite the relevant standard or principle, apply it to the facts, and state a clear conclusion. Watch the clock and leave time to finish weaker answers rather than perfecting one. If a question is unclear, answer what is asked and move on; return to it if time allows. Keep answers structured and legible, and check you have attempted every required task before the end.
Rules to check
Bring and present the photo ID the provider requires; candidates without acceptable ID may be refused entry. Confirm accepted documents with the provider in advance.
Use only aids the provider explicitly permits. Bringing prohibited materials or devices into the exam room can be treated as misconduct; verify the permitted list rather than assuming.
Follow all instructions from invigilators and the provider's candidate regulations on conduct, communication, and leaving the room.
Confirm break rules with the provider: whether breaks are allowed, whether time stops, and whether you may access notes or devices during breaks.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam or attempt to access unauthorized information; misconduct rules and consequences are set by the provider.
Understand the scoring before you sit: confirm with the provider how the practical part is marked, whether there are minimum section scores, and how it combines with other components.
If you believe there is an error in the paper or a technical problem, raise it with the invigilator immediately and follow the provider's procedure rather than resolving it silently.
Keep answers your own. Cite standards and principles accurately; unverified claims or fabricated references weaken answers and may raise integrity concerns.