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Auditing, 13th Edition

John R. Taylor, Alan Millichamp

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Overview

The thirteenth edition of Auditing is a comprehensive, yet concise and accessible resource for students seeking up-to-date information on international standards, governance and professional insights. With a new focus on auditing in the era of Industry 4.0, the authors redefine the role of the auditor, highlighting the importance of soft skills such as critical thinking, communication and flexibility.

Undergraduate or postgraduate students and those preparing for professional examinations will benefit from engaging ‘Real World Auditing’ boxes featuring well-known organizations.

Meet the Authors

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John R. Taylor

John Taylor has taught accounting and auditing at Leeds Beckett University and was previously a professional auditor for many years. He is the author of various successful auditing, accounting and finance books and currently works as a freelance writer and lecturer in auditing, accounting and management.

Alan Millichamp

The late Alan Millichamp taught at the Universities of Wolverhampton and Birmingham, at the Open University Business School and in the private sector. He was a former examiner and assessor in auditing to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and was also a member of the examining panel of the ACCA.

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Thoroughly updated international auditing standards (ISAs) as well as coverage of the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024 and the Revised UK Ethical Standard for Auditors ensure learners grasp recent legal changes.
The updated discussion of key topics in modern auditing engages learners with important issues such as AI, technology integration and sustainability disclosure requirements.
A new chapter on invaluable soft skills in today’s technology-driven business landscape outlines why people remain a vital element in the audit process.
New (and updated) Real World Auditing examples of well-known organizations demonstrate why auditing matters and place complex theory in a relevant context (PwC, Patisserie Valerie, the UK Post Office, London Capital Finance).
The chapter on auditor’s liability now directly follows Ethical Standards and Rules of Professional Conduct to emphasize the importance of this topic and improve the students’ navigation through the text.

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Detailed explanations of International Auditing Standards help students keep abreast of legal changes and their relevance.
Illustrative Real World Auditing boxes featuring well-known organizations provide a real-world context for auditing theory.
A discussion of the impact of technology and sustainability disclosure requirements on the profession prepares readers for the modern workplace.
A new chapter on critical thinking and communication skills highlights the qualities of a successful auditor in the rapidly changing world of GenAI.
A fully updated companion website is available to support instructors, including PowerPoint slides, solutions to end-of-chapter questions, practice examinations and solutions to case studies.

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1. Introduction to Auditing – the Why of Auditing
2. Corporate Governance
3. The Statutory Framework of Auditing
4. Accounting Requirements of the Companies Act 2006
5. Auditing and Accounting Standards and Guidelines
6. Ethical Standards and Rules of Professional Conduct
7. Auditor’s Liability
8. Quality Control in Audit Firms
9. Accepting Appointment as Auditors
10. Accounting Systems and Internal Controls
11. Audit Planning, Audit Risk and Materiality
12. Audit Evidence and Using the Work of an Expert
13. Audit Testing, Sampling and Analytical Review Procedures
14. Systems-Based Auditing
15. Risk-Based Auditing
16. The Audit of Assets
17. The Audit of Liabilities
18. Auditing and Computers
19. Audit Working Papers
20. Internal Audit
21. Errors, Fraud and Unlawful Acts
22. Related Parties
23. Use of Service Organizations
24. Subsequent Events and Going Concern
25. Management Representations
26. The Final Review Stage of the Audit
27. Auditor’s Reports to Shareholders
28. Auditor’s Reports to Directors and Management
29. Group Accounts
30. Review Engagements and Non-Audit Assurance Assignments
31. Public Sector Audit and Value for Money Auditing
32. Performance Evaluation, Environmental Reporting and Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting Assignments
33. Current Issues