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Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2015
Prerequisites:
(MATH29875) AND (ACCG21646)
Corequisites:
N/A
Equivalents:
N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A |
Course
Name (short): Auditing 1
School: All Sheridan Schools
Program(s):
Business Admin Accounting
Program Coordinator(s):
Sally Mitzel
Course Leader or Contact: Ernie Kerst
Originator: Lesley Rumsby
Designate: Lesley Rumsby
Version: 17.0
Status: Approved - Under Rev (AREV)
Calendar Description
Students learn principles and procedures used to gather evidence to
support the "Auditor's Report" for the audit of Financial
Statements. Topics include assurance engagements, quality control
standards, types of audit reports, internal control, professional
ethics, legal liability, understanding the client's business,
computer applications, information systems and audit planning.
Typical Instructional Format
Mobile
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42.0 |
Total hours: |
42.0 |
Courses may be offered in other formats.
Section I Notes:
ACCG31709 and ACCG36913 together qualify for a course exemption only
in the CGA program. A minimum grade of "B" (70%) in EACH course is
required and students must pass the CGA Auditing 1 exam and any other
CGA requirements for full exemption.
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Detailed Description
Students learn principles and procedures used to gather evidence to
support the "Auditor's Report" for the audit of Financial
Statements. Other types of audits are briefly discussed as well as
the role of Canadian and International accounting organizations, the
Institute of Internal Auditors and the International Federation of
Accountants. Topics include assurance engagements, quality control
standards, types of audit reports, internal control, professional
ethics, legal liability, understanding the client's business,
materiality, audit risk model and audit planning. Learning
strategies will include assignments, research reports, computer
applications and group work.
Program Context
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Business Admin Accounting |
Program Coordinator: Sally Mitzel |
This is a required course in
the three year program that
applies content from other
courses studied in the
program, including
accounting, economics,
finance, statistics and
others. The content and
skills addressed in this
course are required to obtain
an exemption in the CGA
program and are useful in
accounting functions in
government, public accounting
and industry.
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Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes
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Critical Performance
By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the
ability to describe the basic concepts of financial statement audits.
Learning Outcomes
To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated
the ability to:
1. Explain the role of the accounting organizations, Institute of
Internal Auditors, and International Federation of Accountants.
2. Discuss the requirements and qualifications of auditors.
3. Distinguish the various types of audits, who performs the audits,
and reasons for each type of audit.
4. Apply the Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
5. Explain the Quality Control Standards for public accounting firms.
6. Apply the three levels of assurance for audits, reviews, and
compilations.
7. Prepare the four types of audit reports for Financial Statements
Audits: Standard, Qualified, Denial of Opinion, and Adverse
Opinion.
8. Apply the rules of professional ethics and legal liability for the
accounting/auditing profession.
9. Explain clients' business and related audit risks.
10.Distinguish and calculate the materiality risk levels for an audit.
11.Explain the role of computers and software in performing audits.
12.Describe the planning required to perform audits.
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Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
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Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
Tests (2 @ 20% each) 40%
Comprehensive final exam 40%
(multiple choice, short answers
and detailed written answers).
Weekly individual assignments 10%
6 Assignments (Best 5 of 6 at 2 marks)
Short individual reports 10%
Total 100%
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Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:
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Essential Employability
Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:
X
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Communication
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X
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Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
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Interpersonal
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X
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Numeracy |
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Information
Management |
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Personal
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Notes: N/A
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact: Multiple PLA Contacts
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement
of the course learning outcomes through previous life and work experiences.
This course is eligible for challenge through the following
method(s):
Challenge Exam |
Portfolio |
Interview |
Other |
Not Eligible for PLAR |
X |
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Notes: N/A
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Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Effective term: Winter 2015
Professor: Multiple Professors
Textbook(s): Smieliauskas & Bewley, Auditing: An International Approach, 6th
Edition, McGraw Hill Ryerson
Applicable student group(s): Business Administration - Accounting
Course Details:Module 1: (LO #1,2) Introduction to Auditing and Auditors'
Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Distinguish auditing from accounting
- Describe the role of the accounting & auditing organizations
- Describe the qualifications and licensing of public accountants in
Ontario
Text Reference: Chapter 1 and 2
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Module 2: (LO# 3,4,5,8,9) Auditors' Professional Ethics and Legal
Responsibilities
- Describe and distinguish the 5 types of audits, auditors,
and purpose of each.
- Explain and apply GAAS in detail
- Describe the quality control standards for public accounting
firms
- Describe the process for accepting/rejecting audit engagement
- Describe the information necessary to understanding the
client's business and industry
- Explain and apply rules of professional conduct and code of ethics
- Explain the concept of independence and describe examples
when independence is violated
- Describe the post-Enron legal environment and new laws to
protect the public
- Explain the auditor's legal liability based on common law,
statutory, and contract law
Text Reference: Chapter 3
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Test 1 (Chapters 1,2 & 3) 20%
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Module 3: (LO# 6,7) Reports on Audited Financial Statements
- Explain and apply the 3 levels of assurance
- Explain at least 3 reasons / demand for financial statements
audits
- Distinguish and prepare the 4 types of audit reports
resulting from a financial statement audit
- Describe the essence of the risk reduction concept in auditing
Text Reference: Chapter 4
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Module 4: (LO# 9, 10) Understanding the Client's Business & Risks
- Describe the pre-engagement arrangements performed by auditors
- Explain the steps and sources of information to understand the
client's business
- Explain and apply 4 types of risk to plan the audit
- Describe the significance and importance of the 5 management
assertions
- Identify and apply the 9 general audit objectives
- Describe the 5 phases of an audit
Text Reference: Chapter 5
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Test 2: (Chapters 4,5) 20%
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Module 5: (LO# 11) Assessing Risks and Internal Control
- Describe the basic elements of an information system.
- Analyze and describe the basic components of a system of internal
control.
- Explain the relationship of control environment, information
systems, and general & application controls.
- Identify and briefly describe the characteristics and
control risks of a basic LAN-based computer system.
- Describe the characteristics and control risks of a personal
computers system.
- Describe the effects of e-business on auditing.
- Describe and apply the audit risk model.
Text Reference: Chapter 6 & 7
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Module 6: (LO# 10,11, 12) - Audit Evidence and Assurance
- Describe an overview and examples of control activities.
- Explain the purpose of preliminary analytical procedures.
- Perform analytical procedures to identify potential errors.
- Explain the 5 levels of appropriateness of audit evidence.
- Describe the content and purpose of audit programs.
- Explain the importance, form & content of audit working
papers.
Text Reference: Chapter 8
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Comprehensive Final Exam: (Chapters 1 to 8) 40%
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Academic Honesty
The principle of academic honesty requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original,
unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on
work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the faculty member, or otherwise submitting work that is not
the student's own violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Instances of academic dishonesty, including
assisting another student to cheat, will be penalized as detailed in the Student Handbook.
Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic
honesty are advised to discuss them with the faculty member prior to submitting the assignment in question.
Discrimination and Harassment
Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that respects the dignity, self esteem and fair treatment
of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will
not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination are available in the Student Handbook.
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