School Of BusinessAssurance Services (PG)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 200416.2
Discipline: ACCOUNTING
Student Contribution Band: 3
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students wishing to take this unit as an elective need approval from the Head of Program or Course Advisor and must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.
About this Unit
This unit is intended to expand disciplinary perspectives in auditing and assurance services and to give guidance for research in auditing. It examines the differences in philosophies and methods and compares contemporary and traditional approaches to assurance services. The unit also incorporates an examination of "white collar crime" and explores the role of expert witnesses and audit documentation.