ACC3008 : Auditing as Social Accountability
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Shanta Davie
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To enable students to develop social scientific explanations about policies and practices of auditing within particular economic, political and societal contexts.
Outline Of Syllabus
Auditor independence
Audit policy making and regulation
Corporate governance
Equality and diversity
Expectations gap
Money laundering
Notions of accountability
Research methodology
Reporting responsibilities
True and fair view
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | Time for students to complete formative and summative coursework and assignments. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | PiP Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 66 | 1:00 | 66:00 | Estimated based on 3 hours per teaching week (not necessarily to do in that week). |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | PiP seminars |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 6 | 0:30 | 3:00 | PiP individual and small group supervision. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 41 | 1:00 | 41:00 | Balance to equal 200 hours overall. |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
- Lectures materials introduce the subject material.
- Small group seminars allow students to further develop knowledge and understanding of the subject as well as to develop relating and oral communication skills.
- Project related supervision to provide feedback on the research proposal and progress on research project.
- Asynchronous structured learning activities allow students to further explore the epistemological bases of the subject.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 50 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | M | 50 | Individual essay of 2,000 words |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | Practice questions provided |
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | Practice questions provided |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
- The written exam tests student's knowledge and understanding of the subject.
- The essay examines students more specifically in relation to their:
* understanding of the epistemological bases of a specific area of auditing,
* awareness of recent developments in the chosen area of auditing, and
* ability to communicate their findings effectively in written form.
In the case of an alternative semester 2 assessment (worth 50% of the overall module mark) being necessary due to circumstances, the module leader will in the first instance consult with the DPD as to the requirements of the professional accrediting body to discuss possible acceptable alternatives. In 2020/21 this alternative was a 24 hour take home exam delivered online, and it is envisioned that if circumstances do not allow a present-in-person timed exam at the end of semester 2, and the professional body agrees, than this may well be an example of the type of alternative assessment which could be put in place.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ACC3008's Timetable