ACW3620 · Assurance and audit services

Overview

Overview of auditing, the auditor's legal liabilities, audit process and evidence, the concepts of materiality and risks, study and evaluation of internal control, EDP auditing, audit sampling techniques, the test of transactions cycles and the verification of account balances, auditors reports, and internal and operational auditing.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. analyse the role, limitations, and demands for audits and auditors following professional, ethical, and legal standards in modern corporate society
2. evaluate the auditor's role in corporate governance with particular emphasis on the detection and reporting of fraud and error
3. critically assess and recommend an appropriate level of assurance services using key assurance frameworks, audit planning processes, and evidence gathering procedures to form an audit opinion
4. collaboratively and effectively conduct group activities on auditing and assurance services.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.