COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Course Code: M-AAP Document Code:
MANAGEMENT AND Prerequisite: IA1 Revision No:
ACCOUNTANCY
Issue No: 01 Issue No: 01
ISO 9001:2015
Course Outline
Lecture Unit: 3 Issued Date: January 20, 2021
Course Title: Auditing & Assurance Principles Laboratory Unit: 0 Effectivity Date: January 25,
2021
Course Description:
This course is designed to expose students both to the demand for and the supply of the profession’s flagship service –
financial statement audits - and to the nature of the value added assurance services which decision makers’ demand in
the information age. Topics include: types of audits (internal, external or financial statement audits, government audit,
and special purpose audits); relationship of accounting and auditing; other services (operational audits, compliance
audits, and non-attest services);professional standards: assurance standards and attestation and auditing standards;
public sector regulation of accounting practice and legal liability; the framework of financial statements auditing: risk -
based approach as audit methodology; audit evaluation and planning, including the concept of risk and materiality;
assessing internal controls, and tests of controls including internal controls in computer-based business systems;
performance of an audit: evidence collection, analysis, and substantive tests; reporting: reports on assurance services,
attestation services, and financial statement audits; and completing the audit including communications with board of
directors and management concerning internal control weaknesses.
Week Topics
1 Audit-an Overview
2 The Professional Standards
3 The Auditor’s Responsibility
4 The Audit Process- Accepting an Engagement
MIDTERM EXAM
5 Audit Planning
6 Consideration of Internal Control
7 Performing Substantive Tests
8 Audit Sampling
FINAL EXAM
Grading System:
30% - Major exams (Midterm/Finals)
40% - Performance-Based Assessment
20% - Discussion Fora
10% - Online Engagement
100%
References:
Salosagcol et al. (2019). Auditing Theory: A guide in understanding PSA. GIC Enterprises & Co., Inc.
Other Suggested Readings and References
Handbook of International Quality Control, Review, Auditing, Other Assurance, and Related Services
Pronouncements, 2016-2017, IAASB (Handbook IAASB)
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:
Jaypee D. Bigno, CPA
Jaypee D. Bigno, CPA Program Head- Lotis D. Cubin, DBA Dr. Marilou E. Albano
Accountancy CBMA Dean Vice-President
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