Overview and objectives
Course overview
This is an assessed course, which includes a multiple-choice examination leading to the award of the ACCA Certificate in International Auditing.
Comprehensive and informative, this course offers an introduction to the field of International Auditing Structured in a readable and user-friendly format, the course distils key information into an easily accessible style, providing useful summaries and topic-by-topic examinations of specific International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Frequently asked questions and answers expand on the points covered. In addition a large number of exercises, multiple-choice questions and sample answers enable you to confidently test your knowledge and guide you as you progress through the course. Online tutor support is available.
Primary course objectives
- to help you understand how International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) are used around the world
- to examine the fundamental requirements of ISAs on a standard-by-standard basis
- to provide guidance on how to use ISAs in practice with the aid of questions, cases and exercises
- to outline the main differences between ISAs and UK rules


