Advanced Study in Auditing and Attestation

Course Description

This course provides an in-depth study and review of advanced specialized current topics in auditing and attestation. Prerequisite: ACC 631 or ACC 638 and permission of instructor or Program Director; Notes: This course is only offered online.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the process of planning the audit.
  • Evaluate the impact of various forms of audit evidence on the audit process.
  • Evaluate business risk factors and its impact on audit sampling procedures in various audit settings.
  • Evaluate proper report forms in order to better communicate audit findings.
  • Describe professional responsibilities of auditors.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Unit Homework20%
Unit Assessment Quizzes35%
Comprehensive Final Exam25%
Study Plan10%
Application to Sit for Exam10%

Grading Scale

Percentage Letter Grade
93.0-100.0%A
90.0-92.9%A-
87.0-89.9%B+
83.0-86.9%B
80.0-82.9%B-
77.0-79.9%C+
70.0-76.9%C
Below 70.0%F

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

  • Course Textbook to be purchased by student
  • CPA review material package (by choice of student)

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.