ACCY 515: Auditing & Assurance Standards

Course Description

Role of professional and ethical standards in the conduct of auditing and assurance services and the role of auditing and assurance services in corporate governance and capital markets. This course selectively surveys both academic and professional literature to focus on the conduct of auditing and assurance services. Cases, class discussion, group projects, and data analytics using Tableau emphasize the importance of critical thinking, group processes, and communication for professional accounting practice. Real-world scenarios assist in implementing auditing standards. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: ACCY 405 and enrollment in the BS/MS in Accountancy program or consent of department.