Statistics for accounting, auditing and finance
Ms Gerrie Roberts
6 points
* 3 hours per week
* First, second semester
*
Caulfield, Peninsula
* Prerequisite: ECN1640
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 and statistically evaluate the sample results for audit significance.
Synopsis This subject further develops the statistical concepts from ECN1640 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.
Prescribed texts
Selvanathan A and others Australian business statistics Nelson, 1994
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