Undergraduate USA-ACCT3012-2023
Auditing Theory and Practice
$2,100 $3,025
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
10 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 26 Jun 2023
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Subject details
By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:
- Analyse the nature and purpose of auditing, the concept of true and fair in connection with financial statements and public expectations of audit reports.
- Explain the duties, responsibilities and liabilities of auditors in the current business environment.
- Identify the fundamentals of audit planning, audit risk and materiality
- Describe the methodology involved in the review, documentation, and evaluation of internal controls in accounting systems.
- Describe the process of compiling an audit report and completing an audit engagement and make professional recommendations.
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- The nature of auditing and the auditing process
- Professional ethics and the accounting profession
- Initial planning - the audit strategy
- Materiality and risk
- Internal controls
- Preparing the audit program
- Audit of the sales and collection cycle
- Completing the audit
- Legal liability of auditors
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Explore advanced concepts and current challenges related to the external audit function and its role in business and the legal environment. Learn about auditing techniques, procedures, and standards applied in auditing practice.
Study the latest legislation (including company and taxation law), local and international auditing and accounting standards, auditing techniques, technology used in the industry, and accounting and internal control systems.
Whether you seek a career in general business or in the auditing profession, this course gives you an insight into the function of auditors.
UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.
Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.
This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Accounting degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.
Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.
- Other - 2000 words (40%)
- Invigilated Exam - 3 hours (60%)
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