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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing

This course provides an intensive conceptual and applied introduction to auditing in society. It focuses on concepts and applications related to financial-statement auditors’ professional responsibilities as well as major facets of the audit process including risk assessment and audit reporting. In the U.S. financial-statement audits and related services generally are provided by Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). To succeed in this course, you should anticipate engaging in critical thinking and thoughtful communication about audit professionals' decision environments, decision processes, and deliverables. Additionally, you should understand the macro-level learning objectives in each of the course's weekly modules.

Status: Auditing
Status: Ethical Standards And Conduct
IntermediateCourse28 hours

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AR

4.0Reviewed Sep 8, 2023

I gain more knowledge about auditing and this course can help me as an accountancy student. Thank you! It is satisfying to receive certificate.

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5.0Reviewed Jul 9, 2023

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AA

5.0Reviewed Jan 6, 2021

Professor Peecher is very engaging. He intelligently guides you through what it means to be an auditor. I quite enjoyed this course and learned a great deal. Thank you!

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4.0Reviewed Nov 9, 2020

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RK

4.0Reviewed Jul 7, 2019

The course was really helpful for me in understanding the basics of Audit. But however I didn't find Assignment 8 of Mod 8 much connected to the whole course. I was expecting good case study.

LJ

5.0Reviewed Jan 5, 2021

This course has helped me widen my perspective about Auditing. Very clear and concise. Thank you again

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S

5.0Reviewed Apr 30, 2020

Prof. Mark was indeed great at his job. The course briefed out every concept so clear. It is a best course to go ahead with, if your really want to know about audit from scratch.

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5.0Reviewed Oct 14, 2025

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PR

5.0Reviewed Mar 3, 2024

Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing course content is at advance level and after completion you will gain the mastery in auditing skills.

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