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Auditing and Assurance Services (ACCT90014)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Jane Hronsky janefh@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Jane Hronsky janefh@unimelb.edu.au
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Overview
Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Development of an understanding of the processes and practices involved in external auditing of general purpose and other financial reports within the framework of Auditing Standards and the Corporations Law, exploration of underpinning theory as to why audits and other assurance services are demanded, the role these services play in reducing information risk and the various threats to auditor independence that present themselves.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe the ethical, legal and professional environments in which audit and assurance providers operate;
- Conduct client risk assessments pertinent to the audit and assurance process;
- Apply the concepts and processes used by audit and assurance service providers to gather evidence and formulate judgments with respect to the underlying information;
- Describe the various reporting obligations of and options available to audit and assurance providers.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Evidence collection;
- Information analysis;
- Problem solving;
- Decision making;
- Oral/written communication;
- Collaborative learning and team work.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ACCT90012 | Corporate Reporting |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ACCT90030 | Information Processes & Control |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Mid-semester test
| Mid semester | 20% |
Group assignment (normally in groups of 3-5 students)
| Second half of the teaching period | 20% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Jane Hronsky Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 3-hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Jane Hronsky janefh@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Jane Hronsky Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 3-hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Jane Hronsky janefh@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Management (Accounting and Finance) Course Master of Management (Accounting) - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022