Code: | LGE2342 | Acronym: | AUD |
Teaching Area: | Accounting |
Acronym | Study plan | Curriculum Years | ECTS | Contact hours | Total Hours |
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LGE | Aviso n.º 9752/2017, de 23 de agosto | 3º | 6 ECTS | 63 | 160 |
Theoretical-Practical: | 45,00 |
Seminário: | 3,00 |
Other: | 15,00 |
Theoretical-Practical: | 45,00 |
Seminário: | 3,00 |
Other: | 15,00 |
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DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY OF CURRICULAR UNIT
The subject of this course is based on the basic subjects of financial audit: concepts, object and objectives of financial audit.
It emphasizes its essential purpose of accrediting financial information disclosed by companies as the cornerstone of economic decision making.
For this purpose, it comprises the study of theoretical foundations and audit practices, such as the process of examination of the accounting documents, carried out in compliance with the principles, methods and techniques of auditing.
It addresses issues related to the knowledge of the entity to be audited and its surroundings, as well as the understanding of the accounting and administrative information and control systems.
It analyzes the theoretical and practical foundations of audit evidence production, audit findings and reports.
The curricular unit was structured in order to provide students with the essential theoretical and practical knowledge.
OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED RESULTS OF LEARNING
1. Understand the meaning and scope of the audit, the auditor's profession, and auditing standards;
2. Understand the concept, object and objectives of the financial audit and its legal framework;
3. Acquire basic knowledge about the audit method and process;
4. Know and construct the planning of an audit and its interconnection with the organizational structure and internal control system of the audited entity;
5. Understand the method, techniques and procedures of auditing, based on the examination of the financial statements and production of evidence;
6. Analyze and prepare audit reports.
COMPETENCES TO DEVELOP
In the development of the curricular unit, students should be able to:
- Create an understanding of the role of accounting and auditing in the financial reporting process and its accreditation;
- Design and configure the audit process;
- Understand risk analysis and define materiality in auditing;
- Understand the methodologies and techniques of planning and execution of auditing;
- Conduct a survey of the internal control system and refer to the critical aspects;
- Apply audit techniques and procedures in examining the financial statements;
- Extract and describe the conclusions of the audit work;
- Prepare audit reports.
1. Scope of the audit, profession of auditor and audit standards
2. Concept, object and objectives of the financial audit
3. Audit method and process
4. Concept, fundamentals and analysis of the Internal Control System: administrative and accounting
5. Audit evidence: audit techniques and procedures
6. Audit of financial statements and production of evidence
7. Audit Reports
The curricular unit was structured to observe the coherence of syllabus versus objectives, namely:
- Scope of the audit, auditor profession and audit standards versus understanding the meaning and scope of the audit, auditor's profession, and audit standards;
- Concept and objectives of the financial audit versus understanding the concept, object and objectives of financial auditing and its legal framework;
- Audit method and process versus acquiring the basic knowledge about the audit method and process;
- Concept, fundamentals and analysis of the Internal Control System: administrative and accounting versus knowing and constructing the planning of an audit and its interconnection with the organizational structure and internal control system of the audited entity;
- Audit evidence: techniques and procedures for auditing and auditing the financial statements and production of evidence versus understanding the audit methodology, techniques and procedures, based on the examination of the financial statements and production of evidence;
- Audit reports versus understanding and preparing audit reports.
Batista da Costa, Carlos;Auditoria Financeira - Teoria e Prática, 11ª Edição, Rei dos Livros, 2017. ISBN: 9789898823472 |
Costa, Carlos Baptista;Casos Práticos de Auditoria Financeira, 6ª Edição, Rei dos Livros, 2011. ISBN: 9789898305282 |
Borges, António; Rodrigues, Azevedo; Rodrigues, Rogério;Elementos da Contabilidade Geral - 26ª Edição, Áreas Editora, 2014. ISBN: 9789898058874 |
Porto Editora;Sistema de Normalização Contabilística Explicado - 6ª Edição, Porto Editora, 2016. ISBN: 978-972-0-01983-7 |
IFAC-International Federation of Accountants;Manual das Normas Internacionais de Controlo de Qualidade, Auditoria, Revisão, Outros trabalhos de garantia de fiabilidade e serviços relacionados, IFAC, 2010 |
William C. Boynton; Walter G. kell; Raymond N. Johnson;Modern Auditing-Assurance Services and the Integrity of Financial Reporting, John Wiley An Sons LTD, 2005 |
The teaching / learning methodology is based on the study of the concepts and theoretical foundations of the syllabus, illustrated through the resolution of practical cases. Learning is consolidated by reading the bibliography supporting the course and solving theoretical and practical exercises.
It comprises the study and resolution of practical cases and the elaboration of individual and group written works, and their discussion.
In addition to the recommended literature, students will be provided with supporting texts on the subjects taught and formulation of practical cases through the Sigarra platform.
Avaliação distribuída com exame final
Description | Type | Time (hours) | Conclusion Date |
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Attendance (estimated) | Lessons | 45 | |
Participação Presencial | 15 | ||
Participação Presencial | 3 | ||
Teste/Exame | 3 | ||
Trabalho laboratorial ou de campo | 15 | ||
Trabalho laboratorial ou de campo | 15 | ||
Study | 64 | ||
Total: | 160 |
Individual written test - 100%
The methodology of teaching / learning is based on the study of concepts and theoretical foundations of programmatic subjects, illustrated through the resolution of practical cases. Learning is consolidated by reading the bibliography supporting the curricular unit and solving theoretical-practical exercises.
It also includes the elaboration and discussion of group work (case study).
Preparation of individual and group written work.
In addition to the recommended literature, students will be provided with supporting texts on the subjects taught.