Course details
This course addresses issues and challenges faced by the auditing profession in today's environment including the impact of audit failures on the profession, auditor independence issues, assessment of risk on an audit and the ethical responsibilities of accountants. The course will focus extensively on problematic situations that auditors have dealt with in the past so that you can obtain a better understanding of how to approach similar situations in the future. Case studies will be used extensively and your communication skills will be developed through the extensive use of class discussions and delivery of group presentations.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$830.86
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of FMGT 7310 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 90710
Duration
Wed Jan 11 - Wed Apr 12 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 90710
- $830.86
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 - Apr 12 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 404 |
Instructor
Nitasha Naicker
Course outline
Cost
$830.86
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
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Class will NOT be held Mar 15 (BCIT Spring Break).This is a degree level course for the Bachelor of Accounting program. Please direct any inquiries to bachelor_accounting@bcit.ca.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Analyze the environment surrounding an audit engagement including identifying the users of the financial statements and the potential legal exposure to the auditor.
- Analyze the risk of material misstatement and the risk of fraud for a variety of audit engagement situations.
- Explain how the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation impacts the accounting and auditing professions.
- Provide meaningful and practical solutions that respond to users' needs.
- Evaluate the appropriateness of audit evidence and assess whether sufficient, appropriate audit evidence has been obtained in a variety of situations.
- Assess the ethical ramifications of decisions made by auditors and professional accountants.
- Exercise professional judgment in situations encountered in an audit file.
Effective as of Winter 2017
Related Programs
Advanced Auditing (FMGT 7310) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Bachelor of Accounting Full-time/Part-time
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