This title is also available digitally as a standalone Pearson eText, or via MyLab Accounting, which includes the Pearson eText. These options give students affordable access to learning materials, so they come to class ready to succeed. Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of key standards New and Updated - Guidance on the latest auditing standards, including the recently issued SAS No. 133, Clarity, and PCAOB standards. New - Extensive coverage of new auditor report guidelines , including a number of illustrations of auditor reports for different engagement circumstances (Chapter 3). New - Coverage of how data analytics and other advanced technologies are being used in all phases of the audit, spanning from initial planning through the completion of the audit. The text continues to cover financial instrument , service organization control (SOC) reports, preparation service engagements, and professional skepticism and auditor judgement -- using examples to emphasize fraud and current auditing issues. Several chapters throughout the book, as well as homework problems, emphasize international issues , so students learn about auditing standards not only at home, but also around the world.

Updated and Expanded - Coverage of risk assessment procedures and understanding internal control as well as auditing asset impairment keep students abreast of developments in these important topics. A solid pedagogy helps students achieve "Ah Ha" moments New and Updated - Opening and Mid-Chapter Vignettes help students connect the important auditing concepts to real-world situations. Concept Checks in each chapter highlight short-answer questions to help students recap content covered within different sections. New and Updated - End-of-Chapter Discussion Questions and Problems lets instructors generate classroom discussion or assign homework about important topics addressed in each chapter. It includes: New multiple-choice problems from Becker''s CPA exam preparation materials , providing an introduction to the CPA exam format and opportunity for early practice with CPA exam-style questions. A new dataset featuring hypothetical company, JA Tire Manufacturing, gives students hands-on experience using various audit data analytics tools. New - Research problems require students to conduct internet-based research to address various audit issues, exposing them to real audit-related decisions. New and Updated - Select problems using ACL allow students to see how audit software (Microsoft Excel) is used to perform specific types of audit tests.

The annual report for the Hillsburg Hardware Company , including financial statements and other information, are used in examples throughout the text to illustrate chapter concepts. Revised - An integrated Pinnacle Manufacturing case , revised in the 17th Edition with new financial data, gives students hands-on experience and a better understanding of how the different parts of an audit form the auditing process. Also available anytime, anywhere with the standalone, digital Pearson eText, or via MyLab Accounting, which includes the Pearson eText. Pearson eText is a simple-to-use, mobile-optimized, personalized reading experience that can be adopted on its own as the main course material. It lets students highlight, take notes, and review key vocabulary all in one place, even when offline. Seamlessly integrated videos and other rich media engage students and give them access to the help they need, when they need it. Educators can easily customize the table of contents and share their own notes with students so they see the connection between their eText and what they learn in class -- motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning. Learn more about Pearson eText .

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