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About the Course

This course provides an intensive conceptual and applied introduction to auditing in society. It focuses on concepts and applications related to financial-statement auditors’ professional responsibilities as well as major facets of the audit process including risk assessment and audit reporting. In the U.S. financial-statement audits and related services generally are provided by Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). To succeed in this course, you should anticipate engaging in critical thinking and thoughtful communication about audit professionals' decision environments, decision processes, and deliverables. Additionally, you should understand the macro-level learning objectives in each of the course's weekly modules....

Top reviews

MI

Sep 8, 2020

Excellent course! I learnt a lot in relation to practical issues that are extremely important in modern day auditing. I recommend the course strongly for both academics and practitioners. Thank you.

S

Apr 30, 2020

Prof. Mark was indeed great at his job. The course briefed out every concept so clear. It is a best course to go ahead with, if your really want to know about audit from scratch.

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By Godfrey M

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Oct 23, 2020

A wonderful course expanded my knowledge of auditing.

By rakshith s

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Oct 1, 2020

Excellent course for effective and efficient learners

By sanjeet k

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Jun 8, 2020

I have just completed this course this was amazing.

By OJO Q A

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Aug 26, 2019

Very Educating

By sindhuja.L

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Jun 17, 2020

This course is very useful and I learn knowledge of auditing

By Andre M

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Aug 11, 2023

Not sure how people can like this course. Videos are unnecessarily long but very shallow in content. I can't remember anything from lessons because lecturer is very wordy.

By JJ S

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Feb 23, 2023

I dont get any support.

By Clement O

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Aug 6, 2024

I recently completed the Coursera course "Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing" and found it to be exceptionally interesting and knowledgeable. The course content is well-structured and easy to understand, with real-world examples that make complex auditing concepts relatable. As a legal counsel involved in both internal and external audits, I found the insights provided to be particularly valuable. Given the comprehensive nature of this course, I believe it would be highly beneficial for the University to consider developing it further into a specialization. This would allow learners to gain deeper, more specialized knowledge and skills, better preparing them for professional roles in auditing. Overall, I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in auditing.

By AHMED J A A M

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Aug 8, 2021

A true foundational-experience, with numerous thanks to Dr. Mark for his passion, putting in together such a great learning-material and his effective induction. Thanks are extended to the classmates for their interactions and discussions.

This Course is a 'must attend one', even for those who are not performing audit, as it is believed to enhance the understanding and inject a structured-sense of appreciation of the value-additions that this Profession (Auditing) brings forward for all sectors and users.

By Emmanuel A

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Feb 25, 2022

My experience with the course was excellent. The Lecturer (Prof. Mark Peecher) did fantastic work at breaking down the enitre course into littles pieces that aided understanding. I am really glad I knew him through this course. I look forward to working with him some day in the future. I am grateful to the University of Illinois and Coursera for making this course available for students outside of United States. Thank you very much and keep up the good work.

By Norawit C (

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Dec 9, 2022

I had auditing course in school before but it was nowhere near this course. The overall quality and the explanation from the basic of why auditing exists to what value it proposes and to many more which could be applied in real life, i.e., I'm working as an auditor, haha. I believe the value of this course goes beyond the career as an auditor. Thanks Mark!

By Brian H

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Dec 30, 2022

This was a very informative course and I was very pleased with Professor Peecher. My formal education and experience is in criminal justice, but with his informative and guided instruction, I was able to navigate an accounting topic considered somewhat advanced. I recommend this course for anyone interesting in accounting and/or auditing.

By Nicole E H

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Feb 15, 2021

This course was awesome! Mark is an incredible lecturer and makes the topics easy to understand. I ordered an audit textbook, and the basis that Mark laid in this course has made it so much easier to understand the more in-depth learnings in the book. I've already signed up to take the Audit II course!

By Xiaoyan Y

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Nov 20, 2021

A great course with a lot of theoretical knowledge, just as the title implies. The instructor explains many concepts in auditing clearly with examples. Most importantly, the instructor focuses on why audit and assurance is a meaningful career, which has inspired me in some way.

By Eugenio J F P

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Oct 26, 2022

This course is greatly developed and nicely put together. It provides very useful information in plain language and also supporting documents and reading material, to expand the comprehension of the subject. Loved the professor's way of teaching which keeps you engaged.

By Hisham A

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Jun 18, 2021

Great instructor that has the experiance as auditor and has the deep knowledge that he gained through his academic studies and academic researching. Very well presented materials that walk you in very organized way on the terminologies and practices.

By Thái H ( U

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Dec 3, 2021

I'm a sixteen-year-old student. I haven't even graduated yet, but thanks to this course. I've broadened my mind. Now I have the confidence to pursue my Audit career. Thanks a lot to all people who build this course.

By MR N M

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Feb 27, 2021

Today, Coursera is doing a great job of learning. I invite everyone to take these courses to add value to their competencies.

Thans a lot.

Nizami Mazgarov

By Pravin R

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Mar 4, 2024

Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing course content is at advance level and after completion you will gain the mastery in auditing skills.

By Mohit P S

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Jul 10, 2023

I really enjoyed the course content and the illustrations/scenarios used by the Professor. He is such a genius. Get him more on Coursera, Please !

By LEONE M

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Apr 26, 2022

The perfect journey for IA starters. Very pleased to attend this beautiful course. Will attend the Auditing II soon. THanks, ML

By Ivan R

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Apr 24, 2023

Excelente curso muy bien llevado por los profesores con suficientes referencias y puntos de vista para poder terminarlo y

By Tamojit K

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Nov 2, 2020

Basic Knowledge regarding Audit was good, though more Situation based discussion needed for better understanding on Audit

By Augustine A

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Apr 4, 2023

The course is enlightening. The mode of delivery and the available resources make it convenient to pursue.

By Ngọc T N

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Jun 30, 2022

Great course. Suitable for beginners who want to learn about auditing. Excellent video lessons quality