Unit details
MAA303 - Auditing
| Offered at: | (B, G, online, W, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 (B, G, online, W, X), trimester 3 (X) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | P Carey |
| Coordinator: | R Grose |
| Prerequisite: | MAA203 or MAA260 or MAA261 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The unit examines auditing and assurance services with a focus on the financial report audit. The regulatory and legal environment is discussed. Students learn about the planning, execution and reporting phases of the audit. A group assignment requires students to do an analytical review and assess the internal control system in a given company scenario.
Assessment
Written Assignment (Group/2-3 students) 2000 words 25%, Test(s) (online x 3 each 5%) 15%, Examination 3 hours 60%
Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
From Trimester 2, 2012:
Written Assignment (Group/2-3 students) 2000 words 25%, Test(s) (online x 8 each 1.95%) 15%, Examination 2 hours 60%
Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1178 | $1178 | $1178 | $2386 | $2562 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
