This course provides an intensive conceptual and applied introduction to auditing in society. It focuses on concepts and applications related to financial-statement auditors’ professional responsibilities as well as major facets of the audit process including risk assessment and audit reporting. In the U.S. financial-statement audits and related services generally are provided by Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). To succeed in this course, you should anticipate engaging in critical thinking and thoughtful communication about audit professionals' decision environments, decision processes, and deliverables. Additionally, you should understand the macro-level learning objectives in each of the course's weekly modules.
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Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAbout this Course
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Approx. 28 hours to complete
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Approx. 28 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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This course is part of the 100% online Master of Science in Accountancy (iMSA) from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
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About the Course
In this module, you will become familiar with the course, your instructor and your classmates, and our learning environment. This orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required to navigate and be successful in this course.
2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 4 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
MODULE 1: Auditing is a Form of Assurance
2 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 50 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes
4 hours to complete
MODULE 2: The Demand for High Quality Auditing
4 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 69 min), 1 reading, 5 quizzes
3 hours to complete
MODULE 3: Audit Risk and Materiality
3 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 86 min), 1 reading, 5 quizzes
2 hours to complete
MODULE 4: The Value of Audits
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 26 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes
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TOP REVIEWS FROM AUDITING I: CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS OF AUDITING
by SBNov 10, 2020
My learning experience from coursera was really good and interesting. All are taught in a very easy and understandable manner
by MHDec 4, 2020
Great course! It's plain to see that Professor Peecher admires his profession and his enthusiasm towards auditing is contagious. I might study more accounting in the future.
by TKNov 2, 2020
Basic Knowledge regarding Audit was good, though more Situation based discussion needed for better understanding on Audit
by WSAug 30, 2021
Very helpful for young auditors. It will guide you the basics in learning auditing standards.
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