Course Overview
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.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$897.13
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Bachelor of Accounting Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of FMGT 7310 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 69919
Dates
Apr 15 - Jul 15 Loading
- CRN 69919
- $897.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 - Jul 15 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 208 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Maryam Salahinejad
Course outline
Important information
- Class will NOT be held on July 1 (Canada Day). THIS IS A DEGREE LEVEL COURSE FOR THE BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING PROGRAM. Please note the following registration guidelines: 1. Acceptance into the Bachelor of Accounting Program, OR 2. Completion of FMGT 3310 and FMGT 4310 with a minimum average grade of 65%. For approval, please send an email to bachelor_accounting@bcit.ca with your BCIT student ID number and a brief explanation of why you wish to register in the course. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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