Describe lessons for auditor and regulators from enron fraud

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Assessment tasks (adapted from the University's unit specification)

There are two parts to the assessment of this unit, a piece of coursework and a written examination. The first assessment (Coursework) is a research study on a current issue in auditing. This will be undertaken in groups, normally of 4-6, in order to produce a group presentation and an individual report. The presentation will be made prior to the completion of an individual report allowing some informal feedback after each presentation. This will form 40% of the assessment weighting.

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As stated on the UIF the first assessment is a research study on a current issue in auditing. Students need to prepare a report of about 3,000 words on a topic agreed with their tutor. Indicative topics may include:

• Ethics versus rules in auditing

• Describe and consider the lessons for auditors and regulators from the Enron fraud.

• The role of external auditors in the corporate governance framework

• Do the current accounting standards live up to their objectives?

• On the grounds of independence, should auditors be allowed to provide non-audit services for audit clients? Students should work in groups of, normally, 4-6 and they should prepare a presentation. Each group must choose a separate topic. Each student must take part in the presentation. The presentation will be assessed prior to the completion of an individual report.

Reference no: EM13904945

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