Auditing

Offered byUC Davis

Auditing
at
UC Davis
Overview

Possess the knowledge and analytical skills necessary to perform basic financial audits

Duration	10 hours
Total fee	₹65,714
Mode of learning	Online
Schedule type	Self paced
Credential	Certificate

Auditing
at
UC Davis
Highlights

Learn from instructor-led Q&As
Be eligible to get discounts on the program fee
The course consists of online materials, reading assignments, written assignments and discussion forums

Auditing
at
UC Davis
Course details

Skills you will learn

Accounting Data Processing Quality control

What are the course deliverables?

Demonstrate professional ethics
Distinguish the authoritative bodies responsible for setting auditing standards, attestation standards, and quality control standards
Apply the scope of legal liability inherent in the practice of accounting
Utilize the procedures necessary to complete an audit, including an evaluation of audit findings and the auditor's post-audit responsibilities
Describe standard audit reports for public and non-public entities, including available options for audit opinions

More about this course

Auditing of financial statements is a required skill for advanced accountants and CPAs
Intended for individuals interested in pursuing a professional accounting career, this course prepares students with an understanding of auditing methods and concepts
Through online lecture and instructor-led Q&As, students will learn professional standards and responsibilities, legal liability, audit objectives, types of audits, audit evidence, materiality and audit risk
This class will also cover best practices during the audit process, including planning, the study and evaluation of internal control, tests of transactions, direct tests of account balances, analytical procedures and more
In addition, students will become familiar with audit sampling and the effect of electronic data processing (EDP) on the audit process

Auditing
at
UC Davis
Curriculum

Auditing

Professional standards, ethics, and legal liabilities of CPAs

Internal control

Additional assurance services

Auditing
at
UC Davis
Faculty details

James Venneman

James Venneman, MBA, CPA, CIA, is an audit manager with the State of California’s Controller’s Office and supervises six staff auditors. He has 27 years of experience at SCO performing compliance audits of counties, cities and school districts, as well as financial audits for several government entities.