Contemporary Auditing

Knapp’s CONTEMPORARY AUDITING, 11E prepares readers for the challenging responsibilities faced in the public accounting profession. This casebook stresses the people aspect of independent audits. Readers learn how to avoid audit failures most often due to client personnel who intentionally subvert an audit or auditors who fail to carry out their responsibilities. A detailed review of problem audits helps readers recognize the red flags common to failed audits. Discussing and dissecting these challenges prepares readers to handle potential problematic situations in their own professional careers. Readers also acquire a higher-level understanding of auditing standards, ethical principles, audit procedures, and other issues related to independent auditing. By studying these topics in a real-world context, readers achieve a more in-depth, intuitive comprehension of auditing fundamentals, which translates into improved performance on the CPA exam and other professional examinations.Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.