Auditing 1

This course is an introduction for students who have not had any experience in auditing and covers the auditing concepts and procedures of external auditing. The aim is for students to understand the philosophy and environment of auditing. Topics covered include an overview of auditing with special attention given to the nature and economic purpose of audits; reporting, professional standards and ethics; legal liability; audit objectives, evidence and documentation; planning and analysis; materiality and risk; and internal control.