Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review 2015 Study Guide (January)
Auditing and Attestation
13th Edition
Published on 24. December 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
768 pages
978-1-118-91766-4 (ISBN)
Description
"I wanted to say I bought just the four books by Wiley for each CPA section and took all 4 parts of the exam in May 2009. I studied for about half a year, and I PASSED ALL 4 PARTS ON THE FIRST TRY!!! 95% REG, 88% FAR, 82% AUD, 81% BEC. I am very excited and happy that these books alone helped me pass!"
--Gabriela Adriana Mandiuc, Boerne, Texas
All the information you need to master the computerized CPA exam!
* The most effective system available to prepare for the CPA exam--proven for nearly forty years
* Timely, up-to-the-minute coverage for the computerized exam. Contains all current AICPA content requirements in Auditing and Attestation
* Unique modular format--helps you zero in on areas that need work, organize your study program, and concentrate your efforts
* Comprehensive questions--over 3,800 multiple-choice questions and their solutions in the four volumes. Covers the new simulation-style problems. Includes over 280 simulations
* Complete sample exam in Auditing and Attestation
* Guidelines, pointers, and tips--show you how to build knowledge in a logical and reinforcing way
Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review Study Guide 2015 arms test-takers with detailed outlines, study guidelines, and skill-building problems to help candidates identify, focus on, and master the specific topics that need the most work.
--Gabriela Adriana Mandiuc, Boerne, Texas
All the information you need to master the computerized CPA exam!
* The most effective system available to prepare for the CPA exam--proven for nearly forty years
* Timely, up-to-the-minute coverage for the computerized exam. Contains all current AICPA content requirements in Auditing and Attestation
* Unique modular format--helps you zero in on areas that need work, organize your study program, and concentrate your efforts
* Comprehensive questions--over 3,800 multiple-choice questions and their solutions in the four volumes. Covers the new simulation-style problems. Includes over 280 simulations
* Complete sample exam in Auditing and Attestation
* Guidelines, pointers, and tips--show you how to build knowledge in a logical and reinforcing way
Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review Study Guide 2015 arms test-takers with detailed outlines, study guidelines, and skill-building problems to help candidates identify, focus on, and master the specific topics that need the most work.
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O. RAY WHITTINGTON, CPA, PHD, CMA, CIA, is Dean of the Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University. Ray is a former member of the AICPA Auditing Standards Board and the AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee. He is also the coauthor of Audit Sampling: An Introduction, Fifth Edition, available from Wiley.
Content
Preface vii
About the Author ix
About the Contributor ix
INTRODUCTION 1
Chapter 1: Beginning Your CPA Review Program 3
Chapter 2: Examination Grading 17
Chapter 3: Solutions Approach 19
Chapter 4: Taking the Examination 27
Chapter 5: Exam Content Overview 31
AUDITING AND ATTESTATION 39
Module 1: Professional Responsibilities 41
Module 2: Engagement Planning, Obtaining an Understanding of the Client and Assessing Risks 99
Module 3: Understanding Internal Control and Assessing Control Risk 161
Module 4: Responding to Risk Assessment: Evidence Accumulation and Evaluation 229
Module 5: Reporting 315
Module 6: Accounting and Review Services 413
Module 7: Audit Sampling 453
Module 8: Auditing with Technology 493
Module 41: Information Technology (Supplement) 511
APPENDICES 543
Appendix A: Outlines of Professional Standards 545
Appendix B: Auditing and Attestation Sample Examination 675
Appendix C: Sample Auditing and Attestation Testlet Released by AICPA 703
Appendix D: 2014 Released AICPA Questions for Auditing and Attestation 709
INDEX 725
About the Author ix
About the Contributor ix
INTRODUCTION 1
Chapter 1: Beginning Your CPA Review Program 3
Chapter 2: Examination Grading 17
Chapter 3: Solutions Approach 19
Chapter 4: Taking the Examination 27
Chapter 5: Exam Content Overview 31
AUDITING AND ATTESTATION 39
Module 1: Professional Responsibilities 41
Module 2: Engagement Planning, Obtaining an Understanding of the Client and Assessing Risks 99
Module 3: Understanding Internal Control and Assessing Control Risk 161
Module 4: Responding to Risk Assessment: Evidence Accumulation and Evaluation 229
Module 5: Reporting 315
Module 6: Accounting and Review Services 413
Module 7: Audit Sampling 453
Module 8: Auditing with Technology 493
Module 41: Information Technology (Supplement) 511
APPENDICES 543
Appendix A: Outlines of Professional Standards 545
Appendix B: Auditing and Attestation Sample Examination 675
Appendix C: Sample Auditing and Attestation Testlet Released by AICPA 703
Appendix D: 2014 Released AICPA Questions for Auditing and Attestation 709
INDEX 725