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Auditing For Dummies

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Auditing For Dummies by Maire Loughran serves as an accessible guide for understanding the auditing process, offering readers insights into auditing standards, practices, and the roles necessary to assess financial records. This book explains key concepts in a straightforward manner, making it useful for both beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge in finance and investment. It's designed to help readers comprehend the intricacies of auditing with clarity and confidence.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to demystify the auditing process, whether you're a student, small business owner, or just curious about finance. It breaks down complex auditing concepts into easily understandable segments, making it a great resource for both beginners and those wanting to refresh their knowledge in the field.

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Want to be an auditor and need to hone your investigating skills? This friendly guide gives you an easy-to-understand explanation of auditing - from gathering financial statements and accounting information to analyzing a client's financial position. It gives you what you need to ace an auditing course and begin a career today.

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The easy way to master the art of auditing

Want to be an auditor and need to hone your investigative skills? Look no further. This friendly guide gives you an easy-to-understand explanation of auditing β€” from gathering financial statements and accounting information to analysing a client's financial position. Packed with examples, it gives you everything you need to ace an auditing course and begin a career today.

Auditing For Dummies offers:

  • Auditing 101 β€” Get a crash course in the world of auditing and a description of the types of tasks you'll be expected to perform during a typical day on the job.
  • It's risky business β€” Find out about audit risk and arm yourself with the know-how to collect the right type of evidence to support your decisions.
  • Auditing in the real world β€” Dig into tons of sample business records to perform your first audit.
  • Focus on finances β€” Learn how both ends of the financial equation β€” balance sheet and income statement β€” need to be presented on your client's financial statements.
  • Seal the deal β€” Get the lowdown on how to wrap up your audit and write your opinion.
  • After the audit β€” See the types of additional services that may be asked of you after you've issued your professional opinion.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470530719

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Maire Loughran is a self-employed certified public accountant (CPA) who has prepared compilation, review, and audit reports for fifteen years. Additionally, she is a university professor of undergraduate- and graduate-level accounting classes.

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