ACC G205 - Professional Environment of the Audit and Assurance Industry

Institution:

Northeastern University

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Description:

Intended for students with a prior course in assurance services and/or auditing. Focuses on the coverage of current significant issues in the assurance services environment. Topics include the impact of technology on the audit process, client risk assessment and statistical data analysis, other assurance services and nonattestation engagements, and the use of complex decision aids. Emphasis is also on contemporary ethical and legal issues confronting the public accounting profession. Offer students the opportunity to think critically about a number of significant issues facing the audting profession and also introduces the audit judgment and decision-making process through the completion of a variety of audit cases.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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