Acc 333 Course Outline - 11!10!2023

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DISTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE OUTLINE FOR PRINCIPLES OF AUDITING

(ACC 333)

MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO AUDITING

Lecture Day/Date Venue Topics Remarks


Introduction of the class
Nature and Purpose of an
Audit
Role of internal and
external auditors,
Reporting responsibilities,
Appointment, Dismissal,
and Resignation
The concept of true and
fair;
Independence of auditor
Relationship of auditors
with directors,
shareholders and other
financial statement users
MODULE 2: AUDIT PLANNING AND ATTESTATION
Initial review of
accounting system;

Evaluation of internal
control system
procedures;

Development of an audit
programme
Audit Attestation -
Types and Importance
MODULE 3: ADVANCED AUDITING TECHNIQUES
Advanced Auditing
Techniques
Use of statistical sampling
in auditing
Test
MODULE 4: AUDIT PROCEDURES

Vouching of Accounts;
Verification of assets &
liabilities;
Letter of weakness and
representation

MODULE 5: APPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN


AUDITING AND AUDITING COMPUTER-BASED SYSTEMS
Various forms of IT
Applications in Auditing
and Auditing Computer-
Based Systems
MODULE 6: AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of
auditors as regards
prospectus, share issues
and transfers
Audit of Group of
Companies
Joint Audit
Test
MO
MODULE 7: INVESTIGATION OF FRAUD AND ERROR
Forensic Investigation
Specialised audits and
investigation in respect
of: sole trading business,
partnership and
cooperative societies,
solicitors, banks and other
financial institutions

Revision

Examination

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