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Auditing and Assurance Services (ACCT90014)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Vic Naiker: vic.naiker@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Vic Naiker: vic.naiker@unimelb.edu.au
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ACCT90012 | Corporate Reporting |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Mid-semester test
| Mid semester | 20% |
Group assignment (normally in groups of 1-5 students)
| Second half of the teaching period | 20% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Vic Naiker Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of one 3 hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Vic Naiker: vic.naiker@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Vic Naiker Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of one 3 hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Vic Naiker: vic.naiker@unimelb.edu.au
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- 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: 31 January 2024