Overview
- Uncovers generally accepted auditing standards, audit planning and engagement quality review
- Describes the various professional standards in the auditing world, including the use of Blockchain in audit
- Includes a case study of reporting: James Thomas McCurdy v. SEC
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Table of contents (25 chapters)
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Audit Framework, Profession, and Standards
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Audit Planning
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Audit Evidence Processing
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About this book
This book provides a comprehensive presentation of auditing theory and practice. It simplifies audit concepts often considered abstract or vague to many. Written in a clear, concise, and understandable manner, the book covers the often uncovered and daring area of forensic auditing and analyses the approach thereof. Additionally, it covers the use of blockchain in audit through several illustrations and examples, and would be of interest to students, academics, and even junior auditors.
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Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Felix I. Lessambo is Associate Professor at Central Connecticut State University’s School of Business where he teaches Financial Statements Analysis and Global Financial Reporting. He has practiced international tax, transfer pricing, and alternative investment management groups where he structured and advised on hedge funds and private equity cross-border transactions. He is the author of several books in finance, including The International Banking System, The International Corporate Governance System, International Financial Institutions and Their Challenges, International Aspects of the US Taxation System, and Audit-Assurance Services & Forensics.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Auditing, Assurance Services, and Forensics
Book Subtitle: A Comprehensive Approach
Authors: Felix I. Lessambo
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90521-1
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-90520-4Published: 02 August 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-08034-1Published: 20 December 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-90521-1Published: 21 July 2018
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXI, 494
Number of Illustrations: 4 b/w illustrations
Topics: Financial Accounting, Accounting/Auditing