BUSN8056 Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services

BUSN8056 is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By	School of Accounting & Business Info Systems
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Business
Offered in	First Semester, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, First Semester, 2014, and Second Semester, 2014
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. 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. 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 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	Upon successful completion of this course students should have: developed research skills in finding and assimilating previous research. developed both oral and written communication skills. developed an understanding of research
Indicative Assessment	Written assignment - 30% Major assignment – 5% Major assignment – 5% Major assignment – 40% Final examination - 20%
Workload	Students taking this course are expected to commit at least 12 hours a week (including non-teaching weeks) to completing the work. This will include attending classes, course reading, research, writing and assignment work.
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	http://cbe.anu.edu.au/courses/rsabis/BUSN8056

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