ACF3600 Auditing and assurance
Faculty of Business and Economics
ACF3600 Auditing and assurance is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ACB2120, ACC2100, ACF2100, ACW2120 or ACX2100.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ACF3600
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ACF3600
No unit lists ACF3600 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 level. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit encompasses the nature and purpose of audit and assurance services and the regulatory and professional environment in which they operate. You will apply professional, ethical and legal requirements stemming from the assurance framework and applicable auditing pronouncements to real-world scenarios.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Project45%
- Written15%
- Examination40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
apply auditing principles, professional judgment, and ethical and regulatory standards in audit and assurance services
- 2
exercise critical thinking and problem-solving skills to professional challenges and ethical dilemmas in audit and assurance practice
- 3
practice effective communication skills with clarity and professionalism in audit and assurance services
- 4
employ research skills on current issues and emerging trends in audit and assurance practice
- 5
collaborate effectively and professionally within teams in audit and assurance activities
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions3 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply their knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Learning resources
Required resources
Moroney, R., Campbell, F. and Hamilton, J. (2020). Auditing: A Practical Approach, 4th Edition. Milton, Australia: Wiley.
Interactive E-Text is available from the publisher Link: https://www.wileydirect.com.au/buy/auditing-a-practical-approach-4th-edition/
Technology resources
There may be an additional cost associated with purchasing a physical and/or virtual calculator. Specific details will be provided in the Learning Management System by commencement of Orientation week.
Where it fits
ACF3600 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Joey Huang
- Associate Professor Gladys Lee
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACF3600?
You need ACB2120, ACC2100, ACF2100, ACW2120 or ACX2100 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is ACF3600 offered?
In 2027, ACF3600 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is ACF3600?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ACF3600 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ACF3600?
ACF3600 is part of Accounting.