Auditing for Dummies

Marie Loughran

Nov 2019 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Wendy Tremont King

About this audiobook

Want to be an auditor and need to hone your investigating skills? Look no further. This friendly guide gives you an easy-to-understand explanation of auditing-from gathering financial statements and accounting information to analyzing a client's financial position. Packed with examples, it gives you everything you need to ace an auditing course and begin a career today. ● Auditing 101-get a crash course in the world of auditing and a description of the types of tasks you'll be expected to perform during a typical day on the job ● It's risky business-find out about audit risk and arm yourself with the know-how to collect the right type of evidence to support your decisions ● Auditing in the real world-dig into tons of sample business records to perform your first audit ● Focus on finances-learn how both ends of the financial equation - balance sheet and income statement - need to be presented on your client's financial statements ● Seal the deal-get the lowdown on how to wrap up your audit and write your opinion ● After the audit-see the types of additional services that may be asked of you after you've issued your professional opinion

About the author

Maire Loughran is a self-employed certified public accountant (CPA) who has prepared compilation, review, and audit reports for fifteen years. Additionally, she is a university professor of undergraduate- and graduate-level accounting classes.

Wendy Tremont King, a classically trained actor and accomplished puppeteer, got her start in audiobook narration as a volunteer for The Lighthouse for the Blind. She has narrated over 100 audiobooks in a variety of genres.