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AccountingInternational editionNEW*9780073404004*2012 (February 2011) / 464 pagesISBN: 9780073404004ISBN: 9780071317160 [IE]www.mhhe.com/stuart1eAUDITING AND ASSURANCESERVICESAn Applied ApproachBy Iris Stuart, California State University--FullertonStuart’s Auditing and Assurance Services: An Applied Approach is aconcise, easy-to-read auditing text that trains students of today for thebusiness world that they will face tomorrow. Using a fresh approachthat introduces auditing application prior to auditing theory, studentswill encounter auditing in practice first, become more engaged inthe subject matter, and consequently feel more readily prepared tounderstand the more challenging theoretical concepts. Stuart furtherengages students by highlighting real-world accounting scandals andby including the most up-to-date standards, including internationalcoverage.Most chapters begin with an overview to set the stage. All chaptersend with a takeaway summary of key points. Stuart’s writing style isconversational and easy to read.ExhibitsMany exhibits are highlighted throughout the text to call attention tokey points.ContentsChapter 1 What Is Auditing?Chapter 2 The Audit Planning Process: Understanding the Risk ofMaterial MisstatementChapter 3 Internal ControlsAppendix A: Information Systems AuditingChapter 4 Auditing the Revenue Business ProcessAppendix A: BCS Private Ltd.Appendix B: BCS Private Ltd.Chapter 5 Audit Evidence and the Auditor’s Responsibility for FraudDetectionChapter 6 Auditing the Acquisition and Expenditure Business ProcessChapter 7 Auditing the Inventory Business ProcessChapter 8 Audit Sampling: Tests of Internal ControlsChapter 9 Audit Sampling: Substantive Tests of DetailsChapter 10 Cash and Investment Business ProcessesChapter 11 Long-Term Debt and Owner’s Equity Business ProcessChapter 12 Completing the AuditChapter 13 Audit ReportsChapter 14 The Auditing ProfessionGLOSSARYFeaturesUnique Topical OrganizationMost auditing books are organized with the first half covering theoryand the second half covering how to audit an accounting cycle.Stuart, however, introduces the applications of auditing before thetheoretical details and, in doing so, this text helps to retain studentinterest, understanding, and motivation in a traditionally dry and difficultsubject area.Non-Traditional Treatment of Sampling ChaptersThe concepts of sampling, sampling and non-sampling risk, andstatistical and non-statistical sampling have been retained, but thesampling plans for internal control testing and substantive testing havebeen written to expose students to sampling issues that they actuallywill face in an audit. To further enhance this element, standardizedworksheets and written examples collaborated on with the “Big Four”CPA firms have been utilized to give students the most accurate realworldexperiences possible.High Quality End-of-Chapter Assignment MaterialThe end-of-chapter assignment material includes Review Questions,Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations, DiscussionQuestions and Research Problems, Real-World Auditing Problems,and Internet Assignments, all tied to the respective chapter’s keylearning objectives.Current and Comprehensive StandardsStuart begins each chapter by noting the relevant standards fromthe following sets: auditing standards for private companies, auditingstandards for public companies, and international standards. “Did You Know?” FeaturesThis pedagogical feature highlights real-world accounting scandalsto further engage students in ethical dilemmas and connect theoryto practice. After each source document, Stuart asks the studentsa relevant critical thinking question. The feature is integrated withinthe text so that students do not assume it is unimportant and skips it.International editionNEW*9780077486273*PRINCIPLES OF AUDITINGAND OTHER ASSURANCESERVICES18th EditionBy Ray Whittington, DePaul University/McGowanCenter, Kurt Pany, Arizona State University-Tempe2012 (March 2011) / 864 pagesISBN: 9780077486273 (with ACL Software CD)ISBN: 9780071317139 [IE with ACL Software CD]www.mhhe.com/whittington18eWhittington/Pany is our market leader in the auditing discipline. Whilemost textbooks use a cycles approach, Whittington/Pany enlists abalance sheet approach – making it particularly straightforward anduser-friendly in addressing the auditing profession’s risk-based approachfor financial statement audits as well as for integrated audits offinancial statements and internal control. The 18th edition covers thelatest auditing standards to meet the needs of the current marketplace.The authors are well connected – both Ray Whittington and Kurt Panyserved as members of the Audit Standards Board, and Whittingtonrecently completed his term as President of the Auditing Section ofthe American Accounting Association.New to this editionThe 18th edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect two verymajor changes in auditing:Chapter Overview and Chapter Takeaways1) The AICPA’s “clarity project” which has resulted in complete revi-44