- Platform
- Coursera
- Provider
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Language
- English
- Credentials
- Paid Certificate Available
- Part of
- Course Link
Overview
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.
This course is part of the fully-online accredited Master of Science in Accountancy (iMSA) degree program. Learn More
Taught by
Mark E. Peecher, PhD, CPA
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.
This course is part of the fully-online accredited Master of Science in Accountancy (iMSA) degree program. Learn More
Syllabus
WEEK 1
About the Course
In this module, you will become familiar with the course, your instructor and your classmates, and our learning environment. This orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required to navigate and be successful in this 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
WEEK 1
About the Course
In this module, you will become familiar with the course, your instructor and your classmates, and our learning environment. This orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required to navigate and be successful in this 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
Taught by
Mark E. Peecher, PhD, CPA