Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Summer Quarter 2008
• Autumn Quarter 2008

James V. Gillick
ACCTG 411
Seattle Campus

Auditing Standards and Principles

Intensive introduction to the attest function in society today. The environment, the process, and the report of the public auditor are analyzed. Potential extensions of the attest function are examined. Prerequisite: 2.0 in ACCTG 302; 2.0 in ACCTG 311; 2.0 in either ACCTG 320 or ACCTG 330; may not be repeated.

Class description

The course is designed primarily for students who have not had significant experience in auditing. The course purpose is to integrate the most important concepts of auditing as well as certain practical aspects in a logical manner to assist students in understanding audit decision-making and evidence accumulation.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

1. Lecture 2. Discussion 3. Problem solving

Recommended preparation

1.Participation in class discussions. 2.THINKING rather than memorization.

Class assignments and grading

. Several case problems . Readings

. Curve; total grade of less than 60% is failing.

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Modified:June 21, 2008