Auditing I Conceptual Foundations of Auditing

This course provides an intensive conceptual and applied introduction to auditing in society. It focuses on concepts and applications related to financial-statement auditors’ professional responsibilities as well as major facets of the audit process including risk assessment and audit reporting. In the U.S. financial-statement audits and related services generally are provided by Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). To succeed in this course, you should anticipate engaging in critical thinking and thoughtful communication about audit professionals’ decision environments, decision processes, and deliverables. Additionally, you should understand the macro-level learning objectives in each of the course’s weekly modules.

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Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
About the Course
MODULE 1: Auditing is a Form of Assurance
Week 2
MODULE 2: The Demand for High Quality Auditing
Week 3
MODULE 3: Audit Risk and Materiality
Week 4
MODULE 4: The Value of Audits
Week 5
MODULE 5: Financial Statement Auditing
Week 6
MODULE 6: Audit Assertions
Week 7
MODULE 7: Auditor’s Professional & Ethical Responsibilities
Week 8
MODULE 8: Audit Quality

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.

The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Reviews

good one, and this course is vary useful to learn about auditing and its skills

thank you

Professor Peecher is very engaging. He intelligently guides you through what it means to be an auditor. I quite enjoyed this course and learned a great deal. Thank you!

Excellent course with a balance of both theoretical and practical aspects of Auditing

Very helpful for young auditors. It will guide you the basics in learning auditing standards.