ACCT 4808 - Auditing
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40045,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jessie Wright
Email: jcwright@ysu.edu
Course Description
4808. Auditing. A study of the theory and practice of auditing. Topics include auditor responsibilities, internal control over financial reporting, professional standards, and the audit opinion formulation process. Students analyze actual business fraud cases. Prereq.: ACCT 3709 (C or better), 2.5 GPA. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Auditing & Assurance Services: A Systematic Approach |
Authors: Messier, Glover, Prawitt & Christensen
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Get Access to Connect and e-book / Start Chapter 1 | Introductions / Review Syllabus | Get Access to Connect / Start reading Chapter 1 |
| 8/31 | Continue Chapter 1 | Chapter 1 | Continue reading Chapter 1 |
| 9/7 | Chapter 2 | OFF MON Start Chapter 2 | Finish Chapter 1 / Start Chapter 2 |
| 9/14 | Chapter 2 | Finish Chapter 2 | Finish Chapter 2 |
| 9/21 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 3 / Reminder to be working on CPA Review Assignment |
| 9/28 | Chapter 4 Prepare for Quiz 1 |
Chapter 4 | Chapter 4 / Reminder to be working on Ethical Leadership Certification Complete Quiz 1 |
| 10/5 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 5 / Reminder to be working on Interview an Auditor Assignment |
| 10/12 | Monday - Wrap up any outstanding chapters & Practice video Wednesday - RECORD VIDEOS IN CLASS | Monday - Wrap up any outstanding chapters & Practice video Wednesday - RECORD VIDEOS IN CLASS | Monday - Wrap up any outstanding chapters & Practice video Wednesday - RECORD VIDEOS IN CLASS |
| 10/19 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 6 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 7 |
Chapter 7 | Chapter 7 |
| 11/2 | Selected pages from Chapters 17, 18 and 21 Prepare for Quiz 2 |
Mon -Selections from Chapters 17, 18, and 21 Wed - Case Presentation – Team 1 / Workpapers | Turn in any in-class workpapers inside of Blackboard Reminder for CPA Review Assignment Complete Quiz 2 |
| 11/9 | Review Chapters 1-7 for Final Exam | Mon - Case Presentation – Team 2 / Workpapers Wed - Case Presentation – Team 3 / Workpapers | Turn in any in-class workpapers inside of Blackboard Reminder for Ethical Leadership Certification |
| 11/16 | Review Chapters 1-7 for Final Exam | Mon - Case Presentation – Team 4 / Workpapers Wed - Case Presentation – Team 5 / Workpapers | Turn in any in-class workpapers inside of Blackboard |
| 11/23 | Review Chapters 1-7 for Final Exam | Mon - Case Presentation – Team 6 / Workpapers Wed - Case Presentation – Team 7 / Workpapers | Turn in any in-class workpapers inside of Blackboard |
| 11/30 | Review Chapters 1-7 for Final Exam | Mon - Case Presentation – Team 8 / Workpapers Wed - Finish any chapter material, workpapers, analytical review example, prepare for Final Exam and wrap up | Make sure all assignments are due by Sunday before finals week. Includes CPA Review Assignment, Ethical Leadership Certification, All In Class Audit Workpapers and Activities, and Video. |
| 12/7 | Final Exam Week - Complete Final Exam (aka Quiz 3) | Final Exam Week - Complete Final Exam | Final Exam Week - Complete Final Exam (aka Quiz 3) |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.