This is the eighth subject in the ACCA Qualification and falls under the Applied Skills Level. On completion of this subject you will have the knowledge and skills required to carry out assurance engagements and its application in the context of the professional regulatory framework.
Description
This is the eighth subject in the ACCA Qualification and falls under the Applied Skills Level. On completion of this subject you will have the knowledge and skills required to carry out assurance engagements and its application in the context of the professional regulatory framework.
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Accreditation
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Overview
Assurance engagements and external auditing
Internal auditing and the relationship between internal and external auditing
The understanding of an entity and its environment and assessment of risk
Evaluation of information systems and internal control to identify control risks and potential consequences
Description of evidence required to meet objectives of audit engagements and application of International Standards on Auditing
Modification of audit plans
Conclusions of audit work
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
The completion of the Applied Knowledge Level, or
The completion of the Diploma in Accounting and Business under the Foundations in Accountancy series.
Please visit the Foundations in Accountancy programme page for more information the courses that fall within its scope.
Duration
This subject can be completed in 3- 6 months
Packages
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 subject consists of a three hour computer-based exam which you can sit in June and December.
A maximum of four courses can be taken per exam sitting. You will need to obtain 50% per exam in order to pass.
What's next
You can continue your studies with SACOB and ACCA and complete more subjects that make up this qualification.
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