Undergraduate Course: Auditing (ACCN10009)
Course Outline
School |
Business School |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Accounting |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
Nature, scope and objectives of the audit function, audit risk, audit evidence and investigation, audit reporting, auditor independence, legal and social responsibilities of the auditor, current issues in auditing. |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-5, 7-11 | | | | | 09:00 - 10:50 |
First Class |
Week 1, Friday, 09:00 - 10:50, Zone: Central. Appleton Tower, Lecture Theatre 2 |
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-5, 7-11 | | | | | 09:00 - 10:50 |
First Class |
Week 1, Friday, 09:00 - 10:50, Zone: Central. Appleton Tower, Lecture Theatre 2 |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The aim of the course is to build upon prior study to further develop the student's appreciation of accounting practice. Through the use of class presentation, group work, and independent study, the course attempts to foster a knowledge and understanding of key theories within the discipline and the ability to critically appraise them. |
Assessment Information
Examination - 70%
Group Case Study (4,000 words) - 30%
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
One Essay (min 3,000 words)- 50%
Group Case Study - 50% |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Mrs Elisa Henderson
Tel:
Email: Elisa.Henderson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Ruth Winkle
Tel: (0131 6)50 8335
Email: Ruth.Winkle@ed.ac.uk |
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