De La Salle University: MODAUDP Syllabus - Full Online 1 of 14
De La Salle University: MODAUDP Syllabus - Full Online 1 of 14
De La Salle University: MODAUDP Syllabus - Full Online 1 of 14
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course (MODAUDP or Auditing Principles) is a pure online course. It is designed to provide
students with the conceptual knowledge and understanding of the fundamental theory of auditing
and assurance services, and the philosophy underlying audits with emphasis on external auditing as
performed by independent Certified Public Accountants and the management of public accounting
practice. The course covers Generally Accepted Auditing Standards [specifically, Philippine
Standards on Auditing (PSA)], the Philippine Accountancy Law, internal, external, and government
auditing, internal controls, audit objectives, audit procedures, audit techniques, and audit reports.
Ethical standards affecting the accountancy profession are also taken up.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following:
UNIVERSITY EXPECTED LASALLIAN LEARNING OUTCOME
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTE (ELGA)
Critical and creative thinker LO1: Prepare independent auditor’s report on the
client’s financial statements based on relevant
Effective communicator auditing standards and principles.
Reflective lifelong learner LO4: Write reflection paper identifying interesting and
relevant auditing and assurance issue and providing
valid, sensible, and logical introspection by applying
fundamental auditing, assurance, and related services
standards and principles.
As of evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student is required to do and submit
the following during the indicated dates of the term.
AnimoSpace (Canvas) is the learning management system (LMS) to be used in the conduct of the
online classes. Meeting apps such as Zoom and Google Meet may also be used.
The rubrics that follow are intended for students the self-assess their outputs and deliverables before
submission. The same will be used by the instructor to mark these submissions.
RATING
Reflection Paper
Aside from the final outputs, the student will be assessed at other times during the term by the
following:
• Quizzes and comprehensive exam
• Attendance, participation, and citizenship
• Peer evaluation
Peer Evaluation
GRADING SYSTEM:
*Group case presentation: A case will be assigned to each group. Each group will prepare a
presentation.
LEARNING PLAN:
LO1, LO3, LO4 PART ONE: THE CERTIFIED PUBLIC Aug 18 Asynchronous
ACCOUNTANT Read
Chapter 1 (work text)
I. THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF The Philippine Accountancy Act
ACCOUNTANCY of 2004, including its
A. The Philippine Accountancy Act of 2004 Implementing Rules and
1. Title, Declaration of Policy, Objective Regulations (IRR)
and Scope of Practice IFAC SMOs 1 to 7
2. Professional Regulatory Board of RA 10912: Continuing
Accountancy Professional Development Act
3. Examination, Registration, and of 2016
Licensure PRC Resolution 1146 Series of
4. Practice of Accountancy 2019
5. Penal and Final Provisions The Code of Ethics for
B. Professional organizations (IFAC, PICPA, Professional Accountants in the
ACPAPP, ACPACI, GACPA, nACPAE) Philippines
C. Continuing Professional Development PSA Glossary of Terms
D. Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants
in the Philippines Visit
1. Part A: General Application of the Code Websites of professional
2. Part B: Professional Accountants in organizations (IFAC, PICPA,
Public Practice ACPAPP, ACPACI, GACPA,
3. Part C: Professional Accountants in nACPAE)
Business Website of Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC)
Write
Group course notes (using
Google docs)
Synchronous
Participate
Am I ready to be a CPA?
My take on the professional
practice of Accountancy
Reflect
The practice sector that is for
me
Visit
Websites of IIA and
Commission on Audit (COA)
Write
Group course notes (using
Google docs)
Synchronous
Participate
What makes a service an
assurance engagement?
My take on different facets of
Auditing
Reflect
The audit engagement that is
for me
Synchronous
Participate
Why is quality control important
in public accounting practice?
My take on regulatory agencies
Reflect
Do I intend to set-up my own
accounting firm in the future?
Synchronous
Participate
Why is an engagement letter
important?
Should successor auditor make
specific inquiries of the
predecessor auditor?
What are the circumstances
that may necessitate a
modification in an engagement
letter?
Write
Group course notes (using
Google docs)
Discuss
A sample audit program
Synchronous
Participate
Why do auditors need to
assess the risk material
misstatement?
What are the components of
COSO’s internal control
framework?
Discuss
Differences between error,
fraud, and non-compliance
Write
Group course notes (using
Google docs)
Synchronous
Participate
Why do auditors need to
assess the risk material
misstatement?
What are the components of
COSO’s internal control
framework?
Discuss
Should an auditor always test
the client’s internal control?
Watch
Video 15: ISA 500
Video 16: ISA 505
Video 17: ISA 520
Video 18: ISA 540
Write
Group course notes (using
Google docs)
Synchronous
Participate
What is the relationship
between detection risk and
audit evidence?
Why do auditors need to
distinguish FS assertions based
on transactions, balances, and
presentation and disclosures?
What are the components of
COSO’s internal control
framework?
Reflection
How do I apply the principles of
persuasiveness of evidence in
my life as BSA student?
Synchronous
Participate
What is the relationship
between audit risk model and
sampling?
Why do auditors need to
distinguish when to use
attribute sampling and variable
sampling?
Reflection
How do I apply the principles of
sampling in managing my
academic load this pandemic?
Write
Group course notes (using
Google docs)
Synchronous
Participate
Why are audit completion
procedures necessary in an FS
audit engagement?
How different are the analytical
procedures in audit completion
phase than in risk assessment
phase?
Reflection
How will the review of client’s
assessment of the use of the
going concern assumption be
affected by the pandemic?
Watch
Video 24: ISA 700
Video 25: ISA 701
Video 26: ISA 705
Video 27: ISA 706
Write
Group course notes (using
Google docs)
Synchronous
Participate
What are the salient differences
among the four audit opinions?
How do key audit matters
matter?
Reflection
My take on the changes in the
independent auditor’s report
1. Tugas, F.C. & Bendo, M.V.B. (2020). Auditing and assurance services: theory and practice.
2. Arens, Alvin A., Elder, Randal J., Beasley, M S., & Hogan, Chris E. Auditing & assurance
services. 16th Edition (Global Edition), Pearson Education Limited.
3. Louwers, Timothy J., Ramsay, Robert J., Sinason, David H., Strawser, Jerry R., &
Thibodeau, Jay C. Auditing & assurance services. 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
4. Whittington, O.R. et. al. (latest edition). Principles of Auditing & Other Assurance Services.
5. Eilifsen, A. et. al (latest edition). Auditing & Assurance Services.
6. Rittenberg, L. et. al. (latest edition). Auditing, Concepts for a Changing Environment
7. Ricchiute, D.N. (latest edition). Auditing and Assurance Services.
8. Cabrera, M.E.B (latest edition). Principles of Auditing and Other Assurance Services.
9. Philippine Standards on Quality Control (PSQC), Philippine Standards on Auditing (PSAs),
Philippine Auditing Practice Statements (PAPSs), Philippine Standards on Review
Engagements (PSREs), Philippine Standards on Assurance Engagements (PSAEs), and
Philippine Standards on Related Services (PSRSs) issued by AASC
10. International Standards on Quality Control (ISQC), International Standards on Auditing
(ISAs), International Auditing Practice Statements (IAPSs), International Standards on
Review Engagements (ISREs), International Standards on Assurance Engagements
(ISAEs), and International Standards on Related Services (ISRSs) issued by IAASB
ONLINE RESOURCES:
1. http://www.pearson.com.au/products/A-C-Arens-Elder/Auditing-and-Assurance-Services-
Global-Edition/9781292147871?R=9781292147871
2. http://www.sec.gov.ph/
3. http://www.coa.gov.ph/
4. http://www.aasc.org.ph/
5. https://www.ifac.org/
CLASS POLICIES:
A total of 105 for a 3-unit course is the recommended work load of students.
A week of every 3-unit course will have 7.5 hours of both synchronous and asynchronous
learning activity for the students.
It is the responsibility of the student to be mindful of his/her absences/tardiness and
performance in the online class.
Instructions on how to submit assignment/activities and what kinds of documents will be
accepted are included when assignments/activities are set-up in AnimoSpace.
Specific class policies on attendance, make-up quizzes, academic honesty, grading system,
dress code, the use of other electronic gadgets and eating during online synchronous
learning activities, the minimum number of postings per week in discussions thread and any
standards for quality of participation, and others not mentioned above, are to be discussed
by the faculty member on the first day of online classes.
Properly observe the online learning decorum from the AnimoSpace Manual which can
be found in your AnimoSpace account, including the netiquettes reiterated below:
a. Treating other users with respect. Remember that you are talking with human beings
behind the screen.
b. Always using your professors’ proper title. Unless specifically invited, do not refer to them
by first name.
c. Reading all messages in a discussion thread before replying so as not to repeat
someone else’s post without adding something of your own to it
d. Using clear and concise language with correct spelling and grammar
e. Keeping discussion posts brief but thorough, on topic and within the scope of the course
material
f. Reviewing your posts before sending to ensure you are avoiding slang terms, texting
abbreviations and caps lock
g. Being open minded of other’s opinions even when they differ from your own
h. Muting your microphone in a conference if it is not your time to talk in order to minimize
background sound
i. Sending private messages to individuals instead of flooding the public chat
Please observe online consultation hours of the instructor.