BUSN8056 Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services
BUSN8056 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | School of Accounting & Business Info Systems |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Business |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2012, First Semester, 2013, and Second Semester, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course is designed for students wanting a deeper understanding of contemporary issues in auditing and assurance services. Prior knowledge of auditing is assumed. The offering of this course is subject to enrolment numbers. Please see the Master of Commerce or Master of Accounting Program Coordinators for further information. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The course involves focused reading of research within the domain of auditing and assurance services. The precise reading areas are set for the semester based upon student interest and instructor guidance. The course also serves to develop generic skills. The course helps to develop research skills in finding and assimilating previous research. The course helps to develop both oral and written communication skills. A secondary aim is to develop understanding of research through a practical assignment requiring research to be completed. This course is an advanced unit and all aspects of your work are expected to be of a high standard, both in academic content and quality of exposition. One of the keys to successful and less stressful progression through any course is thorough preparation and effective time management. Consciously plan your time, mindful of commitments and key submission dates. It is an expectation of the School of Accounting and Business Information Systems that students enrolled in this course make themselves familiar with the administrative procedures outlined in the ANU College of Business and Economics – General Information for Enrolled Students. It provides essential information about College and ANU policies and procedures to help students complete this course. |
| Indicative Assessment |
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| Workload |
Teaching for this course is likely to be in the format of one 3 hour seminar per week; however, enrolment numbers may dictate that it be run differently. Students will also be expected to put in up to 7 hours of their own time outside of class focusing on individual research. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Accounting and Commerce |
| Eligibility |
At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree |
| Prescribed Texts |
See Course Website |
| Preliminary Reading |
See Course Website |
| Indicative Reading List |
See Course Website |
| Programs | Master of Commerce, Master of Commerce, Master of Commerce, and Master of Commerce |
| Other Information |
For further information please refer to the course website |
| Academic Contact | See http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8056 |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
