Contemporary Issues in Auditing
ACCT6007
This unit seeks to improve students' understanding of the function, nature and procedures of commercial auditing in the context of corporate financial reporting. It has particular regard to the business, legal and economic foundations than underpin the audit process. Recurrent reference is made to practical and policy matters of contemporary importance to auditing and auditors, especially as they relate to the function of auditing in ensuring the quality of corporate financial statements and the role of auditors in corporate governance. Matters related to modern cases like Enron, HIH, One.Tel, Parmalat, China Aviation Oil and ABC Learning are also discussed.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 1, 2
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: ACCT6007
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes