ACC 571 Adv Computer Auditing

Building on first courses in Financial Auditing and Accounting Information Systems, the student will integrate theory and practice within a computer based environment. A practice set and case based methodology leads the student through internal controls and risk assessment in computer environments, statistical stratification and sampling plans, design and execution of audit plans and other advanced topics using Excel and Generalized Audit Software (currently ACL). Course has a significant online component. Students must have a recent computer and high speed internet access. Prerequisites: 21 credits in undergraduate accounting with a C or better. (3 credits)