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.
Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing
Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing
Instructor: Mark E. Peecher, PhD, CPA
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What you'll learn
Describe the independent auditing process and what drives the demand for and supply of audits.
Identify the different types of audit assertions and understand how the nature of assertions affects the demand for independent audits.
Define the key steps of financial-statement auditing.
Describe an auditors’ professional and ethical responsibilities.
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There are 8 modules in this course
In this module, you will become familiar with the course, your instructor and your classmates, and our learning environment. This orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required to navigate and be successful in this course.
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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
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Reviewed on Sep 8, 2020
Excellent course! I learnt a lot in relation to practical issues that are extremely important in modern day auditing. I recommend the course strongly for both academics and practitioners. Thank you.
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Reviewed on 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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Reviewed on Feb 27, 2021
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