Information Package

BUS422

AUDITING

Course Code
BUS422
Semester
Seventh Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study4
SemesterSeventh Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Describe the objectives and stages involved in performing an audit of financial statements.
  2. Describe the stages of audit.
  3. Provide arguments and draw conclusions supported by appropriate evidence.
  4. Understand the auditing process and how to use them to form an opinion.
  5. Identify and discuss the fundamental principles of ethics including the threats to fundamental principles and determine the appropriate safeguards to offset the threats.
  6. Understand the details and preparation process of audit reports.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(BUS222)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThis course aims to help students gain a thorough understanding of the foundations, concepts, and standards underlying auditing practices and techniques. This course is designed to introduce the student the basic auditing concepts and standards. Concentration is mainly on the standards, ethics, principles, reports, relationships, and processes used by external auditors (independent certified public accountants) in conducting financial statement audits. This course also reviews generally accepted accounting principles and introduces generally accepted auditing standards. Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course
2nd Week The Auditing Profession I
3rd Week The Auditing Profession II
4th Week The Audit Process I
5th Week The Audit Process II
6th Week The Audit Process III
7th Week Midterm Exam
8th Week The Audit Process IV
9th Week Application of the Audit Process to the Sales and Collection Cycle I
10th Week Application of the Audit Process to the Sales and Collection Cycle II
11th Week Application of the Audit Process to the Other Cycles I
12th Week Application of the Audit Process to the Other Cycles II
13th Week Application of the Audit Process to the Other Cycles III
14th Week Completing the Audit
Recommended or Required ReadingAuditing and Assurance Services: International Perspectives,Arens, Elder and Beasley, Global Edition-18th Edition,Pearson
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 20 20
Total Work Load154
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.13
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
K1 X X X X X X
K2 X X
K3 X
K4 X X
K5 X
K6
K7
K8
K9 X
K10 X X
K11
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K13 X