ACCT19064 - Auditing & Professional Practice

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Unit Synopsis

In this unit, you will examine the professional environment of the auditor, particularly audit standards, audit practice, legal liability, ethics and current developments (e.g., Audit Expectation Gap). Audit methodology and planning, internal control assessments and exposure to influences of information technology on audit testing will also be examined. The unit material, while drawing on audit theory, is very practically based for the needs of future audit professionals. Statistical and non-statistical audit sampling is also covered in detail. With an emphasis on professional and ethical practice, you will gain an appreciation of the role and needs of audit professionals in business environments.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 3
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 4
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Pre-requisite: ACCT11081 or ACCT19084

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Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

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