How to Audit Equity (CPE Course)

CPE Credit: 1 hour

Course Type: Downloaded PDF materials with online test

Price (with PDF Textbook): $15

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Course Description
This course clarifies for the auditor every action needed to audit equity. It describes the characteristics of equity from an auditing perspective, and then goes on to describe the activities required to audit the equity portion of the balance sheet. The course also covers the different types of controls that a firm can apply to its equity transactions. Background information concerning the accounting for equity is inserted into the text as needed.

Author: Steven Bragg

Course Number: AU1013

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Auditing Equity
Chapter 2. Accounting for Equity

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the circumstances that can alter the amount of equity activity in a business.

  • Specify the circumstances under which confirmations can be used in the audit of equity.

  • Understand the different types of controls that can be applied to equity.

  • Describe the accounting for stock dividends and stock splits.

  • Recognize the different ways to account for treasury stock.

Level: Overview

Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study

NASBA Category: Auditing

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None

Latest Review Date: November 2023

Program Registration Requirements: Click on "Purchase Course" near the top of this page to pay for and access the course. You will then be able to download the course as a PDF file, then take an on-line examination, and then download a certificate of completion if you pass the examination.

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The NASBA sponsor identification number for Accountingtools, Inc. is 115881.

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