MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Business & Economics Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


FIN2161

Statistics for accounting, auditing and finance

Ms Gerrie Roberts

6 points + 3 hours per week + First, second semester + Caulfield, Peninsula + Prerequisite: ECM1640

Objectives On completion of this subject students should be able to use and understand the output of statistical applications in the professional environment; design and carry out valid audit samples and to subjectively appraise; statistically evaluate the sample results for audit significance.

Synopsis This subject further develops the statistical concepts from ECM1640 and introduces their application to accounting - specifically auditing. Analysis of the various sampling techniques is emphasised as is the ability to statistically evaluate the sample results for audit significance.

Assessment Assignment: 25% + Test: 15% + Examination (2 hours): 60% + Students must pass the examination in order to pass the subject. + The final mark that a student receives for the subject will be determined by the subject leader taking into account all aspects of assessment.

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