Auditing (AUD)

Course AA133 | Intermediate Level II | 100 Marks

Course At-a-Glance

This course is divided into four major segments, covering the nature, purposes, and scope of assurance engagements. It focuses on the legal and regulatory environment of auditing, professional ethics, and the process of carrying out an audit in line with International Standards on Auditing.

Syllabus Weight Distribution

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Topic Weight Breakdown

17-Day Crash Course Study Plan

This study plan is designed to help you prepare effectively in a short amount of time by focusing on the highest-weighted topics first to maximize your score.

High-Value Topics (70% of marks)

  • C. Assurance Engagement & Reporting (40%)
  • B. Internal Control & Audit Framework (30%)

Medium-Value Topics (30% of marks)

  • A. Introduction to Audit and Assurance (20%)
  • D. Auditors Role in Emerging Areas (10%)

Strategy

Dedicate the most time to the high-value topics. This plan is divided into three phases: focusing on high-value topics, then medium-value topics, and finally, a concentrated review and practice period.

Date Day Topic Time Slot
Week 1: High-Value Focus
Aug 27, 2025 Day 1 Assurance Engagement and Reporting (40%) 9 AM - 12 PM: Process of Assurance Engagement (Part 1)
2 PM - 5 PM: Process of Assurance Engagement (Part 2)
Aug 28, 2025 Day 2 Assurance Engagement and Reporting (40%) 9 AM - 11 AM: Other Relevant Standards & ISAs
2 PM - 4 PM: Practice Problems
4 PM - 5 PM: Review & Note-taking
Aug 29, 2025 Day 3 Internal Control and Audit Framework (30%) 9 AM - 12 PM: Internal Control & its Components
2 PM - 4 PM: Professional Ethics & Framework
4 PM - 5 PM: Practice Problems
Aug 30, 2025 Day 4 Internal Control and Audit Framework (30%) 9 AM - 12 PM: Framework and Legal Provisions
2 PM - 4 PM: IT Controls & Questionnaires
4 PM - 5 PM: Practice Problems
Aug 31, 2025 Day 5 Review & Solidify 9 AM - 12 PM: Review High-Value Topics (C, B)
2 PM - 4 PM: Practice Mixed High-Value Questions
Week 2: Medium-Value & Practice
Sep 1, 2025 Day 6 Introduction to Audit & Assurance (20%) 9 AM - 11 AM: Fundamental Concepts & Scope
2 PM - 4 PM: Responsibilities & Professional Liabilities
Sep 2, 2025 Day 7 Auditors Role in Emerging Areas (10%) 9 AM - 11 AM: IT and Information Systems Audit
2 PM - 4 PM: Public Sector & Special Audit
Sep 3, 2025 Day 8 Review & Prep 9 AM - 12 PM: Review all Medium-Value Topics
2 PM - 4 PM: Prepare for Mock Exam
Sep 4, 2025 Day 9 Practice Exam 1 9 AM - 12 PM: Take Full Mock Exam
2 PM - 4 PM: Analyze Results & Identify Weaknesses
Sep 5, 2025 Day 10 Final Review 9 AM - 12 PM: Comprehensive Review of all topics
2 PM - 4 PM: Go over past papers and practice problems.
Sep 6, 2025 Day 11 Final Review 9 AM - 12 PM: Comprehensive Review of all topics
2 PM - 4 PM: Go over past papers and practice problems.
Sep 7, 2025 Day 12 Final Review 9 AM - 12 PM: Comprehensive Review of all topics
2 PM - 4 PM: Go over past papers and practice problems.
Sep 8, 2025 Day 13 Final Review 9 AM - 12 PM: Comprehensive Review of all topics
2 PM - 4 PM: Go over past papers and practice problems.
Sep 9, 2025 Day 14 Final Review 9 AM - 12 PM: Comprehensive Review of all topics
2 PM - 4 PM: Go over past papers and practice problems.
Sep 10, 2025 Day 15 Final Review 9 AM - 12 PM: Comprehensive Review of all topics
2 PM - 4 PM: Go over past papers and practice problems.
Sep 11, 2025 Day 16 Final Review 9 AM - 12 PM: Comprehensive Review of all topics
2 PM - 4 PM: Go over past papers and practice problems.
Final Countdown: Refine & Rehearse
Sep 12, 2025 Day 17 Focused Review 9 AM - 11 AM: Re-study topics with mistakes from Mock 1
2 PM - 4 PM: Practice specific problem types from weak areas
Sep 13, 2025 Day 18 Practice Exam 9 AM - 12 PM: Take a Full Mock Exam
2 PM - 4 PM: Analyze Results, note improvement
Sep 14, 2025 Day 19 Final Prep 9 AM - 11 AM: Review Key Concepts & Formulas
11 AM - 12 PM: Relax & Rest
2 PM - 4 PM: Light Review of notes
Sep 15, 2025 Day 20 Final Prep 9 AM - 11 AM: Review Key Concepts & Formulas
11 AM - 12 PM: Relax & Rest
2 PM - 4 PM: Light Review of notes
Sep 16, 2025 Day 21 Final Prep 9 AM - 11 AM: Review Key Concepts & Formulas
11 AM - 12 PM: Relax & Rest
2 PM - 4 PM: Light Review of notes
Sep 17, 2025 Day 22 Final Prep 9 AM - 11 AM: Review Key Concepts & Formulas
11 AM - 12 PM: Relax & Rest
2 PM - 4 PM: Light Review of notes
Sep 18, 2025 Day 23 Exam Day 🎉 Morning: Quick review of key points
Afternoon: Crush the Exam!