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AA201 Agriculture Auditing and Assurance

DESCRIPTION

This unit introduces students to the principles of auditing and other assurance services in agriculture industry. The unit examines the practice of auditing, the underlying concepts, auditors' responsibilities and the audit environment. Both theoretical and practical aspects of the audit process are discussed including recent developments in the field of auditing and assurance services.


RELEVANT COURSES

Bachelor of Agribusiness*


*Core unit


CREDIT POINTS

10


DELIVERY MODE

On campus


PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE

AC101 Accounting I


UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the application and role of auditing and quality assurance in an agribusiness context

LO2 Apply a range of audit procedures

LO3 Apply auditing standards 

LO4 Demonstrate an understanding of the legal context in which auditing occurs

LO5 Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of professional ethics and apply a profession's code of ethics 

LO6 Identify and analyse significant contemporary auditing issues


CONTENT

  • Audit and Assurance Services in Agribusiness Industry

  • Agriculture accounting standard (IAS 41) 

  • Audit Responsibilities and Objectives

  • Audit Evidence, Audit Planning and Analytical Procedures 

  • Internal Control and Control Risk

  • The Impact of Information Technology on the Audit Process; Assessment of Disaster risk and impact, financial vulnerabilities

  • Audit of the Sales and Collection Cycle 

  • Audit of the Acquisition and Payment Cycle 

  • Audit of the Payroll and Personnel Cycle

  • Audit of Cash Balances

  • Professional ethics and Completing the Audit

  • Financial crisis and fraud risk assessment

ASSESSMENT METHODS

1. Online Quizzes - 20%

2. Group Assignment and Poster - 30%

3. Exam - 50%


PRESCRIBED READINGS

Johnson, R. N., Moroney, R., Hamilton, J., Wiley, L. D., Campbell, F. (2019). Auditing: A Practical Approach with  Data Analytics. United Kingdom: Wiley


Check with the lecturer each semester before purchasing any textbooks

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