Course overview
To introduce students to the advanced concepts and current issues related to the external audit function and its role in business and the legal environment, and to familiarise students with auditing techniques, procedures and standards applied in auditing practice.
- The Audit Environment
- Audit Planning and Testing
- Completion and Responsibilities
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the role of auditing in society and the concept of true and fair in connection with financial statements and public expectations of audit reports
- Critically examine the duties, responsibilities and liabilities of auditors as required by the Auditing, Assurance Standards and the Code of Ethics for professional Accountants
- Analyse the methodology involved in the review, documentation, and evaluation of internal controls in accounting systems, audit sampling and the design of audit programs
- Apply fundamentals of audit planning, audit risk assessment and materiality to solve auditing problems through the use of case studies
- Articulate the process of compiling an audit report and completing an audit engagement and make professional recommendations
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Group 1
Class number 63214
Section WS07
Size 30
Available 27
Class number 63215
Section WS06
Size 30
Available 27
Class number 63216
Section WS05
Size 30
Available 26
Class number 67675
Section WS04
Size 30
Available 21
Class number 67676
Section WS03
Size 30
Available 23
Class number 67677
Section WS02
Size 30
Available 26
Class number 67678
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 26
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Group 1
Class number 30953
Section WS06
Size 30
Available 12
Class number 32743
Section WS04
Size 30
Available 13
Class number 32744
Section WS03
Size 30
Available 10
Class number 32745
Section WS02
Size 30
Available 18
Class number 32746
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 16
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