Principles of External Auditing - Softcover

Porter, Brenda; Simon, Jon; Hatherly, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470842970 ISBN 13: 9780470842973

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2003

Synopsis

The 2nd edition of Principles of External Auditing provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of external auditing in the UK. It describes and explains, in non–technical language, the nature of the audit function and the principles of the audit process.

It covers UK and International auditing standards and relevant statute and case law and explains the fundamental concepts of auditing and takes the reader through the various stages of the audit process. It also discusses topical aspects of auditing such as legal liability, audit risk, quality control, and the impact of information technology. This new edition has been thoroughly updated throughout to include new processes and regulations, new legislation and changing practices. It also includes new sections on: environmental audit, internal audit, the expectations gap and knowledge of the business and uses the UK and International Auditing Standards.

About this title

About the Author

Brenda Porter BSc (Hons, Geog), BBS, PhD, FCA (NZ), CA (Scot), FCIS, Cert Ed is Reader in Accounting at Warwick Business School.

Jon Simon BSc (Hons, Econ), MA, MBA, FCA is Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at the University of Hull Business School.

David Hatherly BSc (Hons, Econ), Macc, FCA is Professor of Accounting at the University of Edinburgh Management School.

From the Back Cover

Principles of External Auditing has become established as one of the leading textbooks for students studying auditing in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Striking a careful balance between theory and practice, the book describes and explains, in non–technical language, the nature of the audit function and the principles of the audit process. Principles of External Auditing is a valuable source of reference for students, practitioners, academics and laypersons alike and it also provides an ideal foundation course for those taking auditing courses at university or for professional examinations.

The book covers both UK and International Auditing Standards and relevant statute and case law. It explains the fundamental concepts of auditing and takes the reader through the various stages of the audit process. It also discusses topical aspects of auditing such as legal liability, audit risk, quality control, and the impact of information technology.

This new edition of the text has been thoroughly revised and new chapters have been provided on the conceptual framework, internal auditing and environmental audits.

Other notable features of this second edition include:

• All regulatory material has been updated, e.g. new material has been provided on corporate governance.

• New sections have been added covering the audit expectation–performance gap, new audit methodologies and knowledge of the business.

• The latest developments in legal liability – and how to avoid it – have been covered.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470842970
• ISBN 13: 9780470842973
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 622