MAA451 - Advanced Auditing
Unit details
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| Enrolment modes: | (B) |
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| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | (For Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) students only) |
| Unit chair: | S Johl |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 3 hour seminar per week |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The purpose of this unit is for students to explore issues of topical interest. This purpose will be achieved by a review of current auditing research papers. Topics include earnings management, independence, the changing role of the audit in society, auditors' legal responsibilities including fraud and the relationship between corporate governance and auditing.Assessment
Assignment 1 (Research Paper) 1500 words 20%, Critique (Weekly) and Presentation (Weekly Oral) 40%, Assignment 2 (Research Paper) 3000 words 40%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1224 | $1224 | $2506 | $2660 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.