ACCA F8 - Audit & Assurance 2022-2023
ACCA F8 - Audit & Assurance 2022-2023
ACCA F8 - Audit & Assurance 2022-2023
Audit and
Assurance (AA)
This diagram shows links between this exam and other exams preceding or following it.
Some exams are directly underpinned by other exams such as Advanced Audit and Assurance
by Audit and Assurance. This diagram indicates where students are expected to have
underpinning knowledge and where it would be useful to review previous learning before
undertaking study.
The syllabus is assessed by a three-hour computer based examination. All questions are
compulsory. The exam will contain both computational and discursive elements. Some
questions will adopt a scenario/case study approach. Prior to the start of the exam candidates
are given an extra 10 minutes to read the exam instructions.
Section A
Section A of the exam comprises three 10 mark case-based questions. Each case has five
objective test questions worth 2 marks each.
Section B
Section B of the exam comprises one 30 mark question and two 20 mark questions.
Section B of the exam will predominantly examine one or more aspects of audit and assurance
from planning and risk assessment, internal control or audit evidence, although topics from
other syllabus areas may also be included.
4. Understanding the entity and its environment and the applicable financial
reporting framework – Video
C - Internal control:
1. Systems of internal control – Video
2. The use and evaluation of systems of internal control by auditors – Video
3. Tests of controls – Video
4. Communication on internal control – Video
5. Internal audit and governance and the differences between external audit
and internal audit – Video
6. The scope of the internal audit function, outsourcing and internal audit
assignments – Video
Audit and Assurance
D - Audit evidence:
1. Assertions and audit evidence – Video 1
1. Assertions and audit evidence – Video 2