DPA 602 / Advanced Auditing

3 unit(s)

S. McCracken

Prerequisite(s): COMM 4AD3, or the equivalence of an intrroductory course in auditing

Antirequisite(s): COMM 4AH3; BUS&COM 502

This course considers a number of advanced topics concerning both the auditor and the audit profession. It builds on the knowledge of the audit task derived in earlier courses as well as on the technical skills and breadth of knowledge obtained in earlier accounting courses. Since a central feature of accounting in today’s business world is the interaction of accounting professionals with computer-based information systems, topics related to the accountants’ role in the design and implementation of such system will also be discussed.