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Auditing

71305

  • Level 7
  • 20 Credits
  • 0.1667 EFTS
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Workload - Approximately 13 hours per week
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In this online course you will gain an understanding of the auditor’s role in society and the nature and purpose of auditing. You will gain the skills necessary to apply auditing theory to a variety of situations. You will also apply your knowledge of financial accounting and accounting systems to auditing problems and case studies.

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

What you will learn 

When you successfully complete this course you will be able to:

  • demonstrate research, analytical and interpretive skills in auditing theory and practice
  • provide a conceptual framework for auditing and analyse the role of auditors in society
  • discuss legal and professional requirements relating to the appointment, removal, rights, and duties of auditors
  • discuss the relationship between internal and external audits, and current issues in external and internal auditing
  • analyse and discuss the nature and importance of planning and audit judgement, and its influence on detailed audit procedures
  • analyse the effect of computers on audit planning and procedures
  • discuss the nature of audit testing, sampling theory, and analytical review
  • apply auditing theory and the business risk approach to a wide variety of practical applications.

Assessment

Assessment for this course is:

  • 40% internally assessed
  • 60% examination.

For information on examinations, including a full list of exam times see our examination information:

 Exam dates and venue information

Assessment for this course includes an examination

Open Polytechnic will, subject to you meeting the entry requirements for this course/programme, enrol you in this course.

Your enrolment in the course means that you should expect to complete an in-person examination.

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Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

How to apply

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