ADVANCED AUDITING AND ASSURANCE SERVICES
ACC5AAS
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject seeks to enhance your understanding of the nature and purpose of auditing and the responsibilities of auditors in fulfilling their duties in the context of reporting quality information to stakeholders. You will explore underlying concepts and objectives of auditing, including the role of auditors in governance and sustainability.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Justin Lachal
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: ACC5FAS
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Auditing, Assurance Serivces & Ethics in Australia: An Integrated Approach, 10th edition | Prescribed | Arens, Best, Shailer, Fiedler, Elder, Beasley | Pearson |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the auditors by explaining the different types of audit and assurance services.
- Activities:
- Lecture and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Identify the ethical issues for the audit professional and propose an appropriate course of action to resolve any dilemmas.
- Activities:
- Lecture and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Critically evaluate the impact of risk and materiality in conducting a financial statement audit.
- Activities:
- Lecture and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Analyse and evaluate the internal controls and substantive testing procedures in conducting a financial statement audit.
- Activities:
- Lecture and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Critically evaluate the evidence gathered during the auditing process and propose an appropriate audit opinion.
- Activities:
- Lecture and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Interpret the relevant auditing standards and statutory provisions and apply them appropriately to the relevant audit situation.
- Activities:
- Lecture and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Justin Lachal
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One in-class assessment (equivalent to 1,000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One group assignment (equivalent to 1,000 words in per student) | 2 students per group, 1,000 words per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One 3-hour final examination (equivalent to 3,000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Seema Miglani
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One in-class assessment (equivalent to 1,000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One group assignment (equivalent to 1,000 words in per student) | 2 students per group, 1,000 words per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One 3-hour final examination (equivalent to 3,000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Justin Lachal
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One in-class assessment (equivalent to 1,000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One group assignment (equivalent to 1,000 words in per student) | 2 students per group, 1,000 words per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One 3-hour final examination (equivalent to 3,000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Seema Miglani
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 42
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One in-class assessment (equivalent to 1,000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One group assignment (equivalent to 1,000 words in per student) | 2 students per group, 1,000 words per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One 3-hour final examination (equivalent to 3,000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Balachandran Muniandy
Class requirements
Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One in-class assessment (equivalent to 1,000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One group assignment (equivalent to 1,000 words in per student) | 2 students per group, 1,000 words per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One 3-hour final examination (equivalent to 3,000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |