ADMN 259 Auditing is a one-semester course examining the nature and function of auditing. Students will study various types of audits as well as the auditor's role in the decision-making process. The planning, accumulation, and interpretation of audit evidence, including a study of EDP systems, are major components of the course. Case studies requiring an examination of internal control, planning an audit, development of an audit program, and the preparation and completion of working papers, financial statements, and the auditor's report, are also part of this course.
Prerequisites: COMM 241or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 4 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Differentiate between assurance services, attest services and audits
- Calculate audit materiality
- Define the components of the audit risk model and explain how the relationship between these components is an aid in determining quantity and types of audit evidence to be collected
- List the steps for planning an audit engagement, including a first audit
- Identify types and uses of audit evidence
- Identify the components of internal control and their influence in planning and performing an audit
- Describe the effects of information technology on the audit function
- Select a sampling plan for test of controls and substantive tests of account balances
- Apply the audit process to the cycles of: sales & collection, acquisition & payment, payroll & personnel, inventory & warehousing, capital acquisition & repayment, as well as cash balances
- Identify the components of audit process documentation, engagement, enquiry, and legal letters, and the auditor’s report
- Evaluate the legal liability related to an audit
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.