Introduction to Auditing: Logic, Principles, and Techniques

by Richard L. Ratliff

This radically different book provides a simple, logic-based audit process appropriate for any audit. It is an ideal introductory reference source covering work process controls, the audit landscape, audit procedures, and reporting formats. Prepare for today's changing world of internal auditing - Investigating new concepts, principles, and techniques. - Learning a single basic approach applicable to virtually any audit project. - Identifying a single model capable of understanding any client. - Understanding internal control, with emphasis on process controls. - Developing guidelines to help ensure persuasive audit evidence. - Mastering analytical and critical thinking skills. - Increasing awareness of professional ethics. - Understanding risk and opportunity related to clients and colleagues. - Discovering a broad array of audit procedures.

560 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2002