This is the fourth optional subject in the AT SA Certificate Accounting NQF level 5 Programme. External Auditing teaches the student the principles of external auditing and how to audit financial statements.
Description
This is the fourth optional subject in the AT SA Certificate Accounting NQF level 5 Programme. External Auditing teaches the student the principles of external auditing and how to audit financial statements.
Accreditation
Accounting Technicians of South Africa as a Quality Assurance Partner of FASSET.
Overview
- Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and professional standards required for an external auditor
- Understand the organisation?s external auditing procedures
- Understand a range of auditing techniques and know which to use when planning audits on different aspects of the system
- Understand a range of audit documentation and recognise the appropriateness
- Be able to help plan an audit accurately identifying areas to be verified and any associated risks
- Undertake an audit under supervision
- Prepare draft reports for approval
Qualification
This is a subject that is part of a national qualification. At the end of this subject you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Requirements
Student must have successfully completed the AT SA Further Education and Training NQF level 4 Certificate programme.
Duration
This course can be completed in 3 months.
Packages
This course is available via the Online Premium package. This package includes the following:
Online Premium:
- Textbooks
- Introduction Video
- Exam Info
- Q & A Platform
- Concept Videos
- Forums
- Exam Timetable
- Study Schedule
- Multiple Mock Exams & Solutions
- LIVE Webinars via Zoom
- Recording of the LIVE Webinars
- Quizzes
- Exam Walkthrough (Pre-recorded)
Assessment
This course is assessed through a Computer based test (centrally set and assessed by AT SA).
What's next
You can continue your studies with SACOB and AT(SA) and complete more subjects that make up this qualification.
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