Lahore University of Management Sciences

ACCT 250 – Auditing

Spring 2025
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Instructor Dr. Syed Zain ul Abidin / Mr. Abdul Rauf

Room No. SDSB 4-54/ SDSB 4-21
Office Hours TBA
Email syed.zain@lums.edu.pk / abdul.rauf@lums.edu.pk
Telephone 5414
Secretary/TA Malik Imran Abbas/Saba Yaqoob
TA Office Hours TBA
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Support Services LUMS offers a range of academic and other services to support students. These are mentioned below, and you are
encouraged to use these in addition to in-class assistance from course staff. For a complete list of campus support services
available for you click here (https://advising.lums.edu.pk/#supportservices)

Course Basics
Credit Hours 3
Lecture(s) 2 Duration 75 minutes
Recitation/Lab (per week) No Duration N/A
Tutorial (per week) No Duration N/A

Course Distribution
Core Core
Elective
Open for Student Category Sophomore, Junior, Senior.
Close for Student Category Freshman.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of auditing, providing a comprehensive understanding of International Auditing
Standards, professional and ethical requirements, and the legal and regulatory frameworks essential for conducting audit engagements.
Students will explore the complete lifecycle of financial statement audits, starting with the acceptance of audit engagements and the
development of competitive proposals, followed by compliance with independence and other ethical standards. The course delves into risk
assessment, the creation of audit programs, audit finalization, and the issuance of the final auditor's opinion. Additionally, it offers an overview of
governance, internal auditing, and assurance engagements beyond traditional audits.

COURSE PREREQUISITE(S)

ACCT 220 Corporate Financial Reporting I

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COURSE OBJECTIVES
To develop knowledge and understanding of:
• the auditing and Assurance Services
• the process of carrying out audit and review of financial statements; and
• the applicable legal, regulatory, and ethical framework.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Describe and evaluate the accounting and internal control systems and identify and communicate control risks,
potential consequences, and recommendations thereon.
• Explain and evaluate the sources of evidence, describe the nature, timing, and extent of tests on class of transactions
and account balances (including sampling and analytical procedures) and design programs for audit and review
assignments.
• Evaluate findings, investigate inconsistencies, and modify the work program as necessary.

• Explain how the conclusions from audit work are reflected in different types of audit reports.

Grading Breakup and Policy

Quiz(s): 20%
Class Participation: 10%
Attendance: 5%
Midterm Examination: 30%
Final Examination: 35%

A total of five Quizzes will be conducted. However, if a quiz is missed, grades will be calculated based on the remaining (n-1) quizzes.
SDSB Undergraduate Attendance Policy will be applicable.
Class Participation will be conducted through participating in class discussions.
Final Exam will be comprehensive (syllabus will be provided).
An approved official petition from the OSA is needed for missed Midterm and Final Examinations.

Examination Detail

Yes/No: Yes
Combine/Separate: Combine
Midterm
Duration: 2 Hours
Exam
Preferred Date: TBA
Exam Specifications: MCQs (30%), Free Response (70%).

Yes/No: Yes
Combine Separate: Combine
Final Exam
Duration: 3 Hours
Exam Specifications: MCQs (30%), Free Response (70%).
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Campus supports & Key university policies

Campus Supports

Students are strongly encouraged to meet course instructors and TA’s during office hours for assistance in course-content, understand the
course’s expectations from enrolled students, etc. Beyond the course, students are also encouraged to use a variety of other resources.
(Instructors are also encouraged to refer students to these resources when needed.) These resources include Counseling and Psychological
Services/CAPS (for mental health), LUMS Medical Center/LMC (for physical health), Office of Accessibility & Inclusion/ OAI (for long-term
disabilities), advising staff dedicated to supporting and guiding students in each school, online resources (https://advising.lums.edu.pk/advising-
resources), etc. To view all support services, their specific role as well as contact information click here
(https://advising.lums.edu.pk/#supportservices).

Academic Honesty/Plagiarism
LUMS has zero tolerance for academic dishonesty. Students are responsible for upholding academic integrity. If unsure, refer to the student
handbook and consult with instructors/teaching assistants. To check for plagiarism before essay submission, use similarity@lums.edu.pk.
Consult the following resources: 1) Academic and Intellectual Integrity (http://surl.li/gpvwb), and 2) Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism
(http://surl.li/gpvwo).

LUMS Academic Accommodations/ Petitions policy

Long-term medical conditions are accommodated through the Office of Accessibility & Inclusion (OAI). Short-term emergencies that impact
studies are either handled by the course instructor or Student Support Services (SSS). For more information, please see Missed Instrument or
‘Petition’ FAQs for students and faculty (https://rb.gy/8sj1h )

LUMS Sexual Harassment Policy

LUMS and this class are a harassment-free zone. No behavior that makes someone uncomfortable or negatively impacts the class or
individual's potential will be tolerated.
To report sexual harassment experienced or observed in class, please contact me. For further support or to file a complaint, contact OAI at
oai@lums.edu.pk or harassment@lums.edu.pk. You may choose to file an informal or formal complaint to put an end to the offending behavior.
You can also call their Anti-Harassment helpline at 042-35608877 for advice or concerns. For more information: Harassment, Bullying & Other
Interpersonal Misconduct: Presentation (http://surl.li/gpvwt )

COURSE OVERVIEW
RECOMMENDED OBJECTIVES/
SESSION TOPICS
READINGS APPLICATION
1 Introduction to Auditing/Assurance Chapter 1 • What is assurance
(including Internal Audit) (IAASB framework • History of Audit
ISA 200 & Internal Auditing • Theories on demand and supply of
Standards) audit
• Objective of audit
• User expectation gap
• Limitations of audit
2,3 Legal and Regulatory Environment and Chapter 2 • Types of Auditors
Overview of government auditing (ISA 250, Companies Act, 2017 s 223 • Types of Audit
& 234, Listed Companies, 2019 CCG) • IFAC, IAASB, ISAs, ISREs, ISQCs
• Standard setting procedures
• Need for regulation
• Companies Act, 2017 (s. 223 and s.
234) Statutory requirement of
audit and small co. exemption
• Audit Firm Oversight – AOB in
Pakistan
• Corporate Governance
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• CCG – Chapter II, IV, IX, XI

4,5,6 Ethics for Professional Accountants Chapter 3 • IESBA & ICAP Code of Ethics
(IESBA & ICAP Code of ethics, o Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4
ISA 210) • Enforcement of Ethical
Requirements
7 Auditor’s Services Chapter 4 & Chapter 13.2 • General Considerations
(ISA 220, ISQC 1) • Levels of assurance
• Professional Skepticism
• Professional Judgement
• Quality Control
• Audit vs. Assurance
8 Fraud and other considerations Chapter 5 (ISA 240, 250) • Fraud: definition, types, fraud
triangle
• Auditor’s responsibility,
• Fraud risk assessment and
Auditor’s response
• Communication to relevant parties
9,10 Acceptance or Continuance Procedures Chapter 6 • Client acceptance procedures:
o Evaluate client’s background
Companies Act, 2017, Section 246- and reasons for audit
249 o Determine ethical
requirements compliance
o Determine need for other
professionals
o Communicate with
predecessor auditor
o Prepare client proposal
o Select staff to perform the
audit
o Obtain an engagement letter
• Companies Act, 2017, Section 246-
249: Eligibility, appointment,
removal, fee, rights and duties of
auditors
11,12 Planning and Risk Assessment & Using the Chapter 7 • Understanding the entity and its
work of Others (ISAs 240, 300, 315, 320, 330, 520, environment and analytical
610, 620) procedures
• Audit risk and its components
• Risk assessment, significant risk,
fraud risks
• Materiality assessment
• Development of Audit Strategy
and Plan
• Using work of others
13, 14 Internal Control Framework Chapter 8 • Internal Controls: Definition and
(COSO Integrated Framework for importance of IC
Internal Controls) • IT risks and Controls
• Components of Internal Control
• Hard and soft controls
• Design of Internal Controls
• Control Risk Assessment
15 Midterm (Chapters 1-8)
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16,17,18 Design and Tests of Controls Transaction cycles Designing and applying Test of Controls
for:
• Revenue, Receivables, and
Receipts
• Purchases, Payables and Payments
• Payroll
• Fixed Assets
19, 20, 21 Auditor’s Response to Assessed Risk Chapter 9 • Basis of Evidence
Audit Evidence & Verification of Specific (ISA 200, 330, 550 • Assertions
Areas and opening balances ISAs 500, 501, 505, 530, 580 • Tests of control
Sample Audit Programs) • Substantive procedures
o Revenue
o Receivables
o Inventories
o Payables
o Cash and bank
o Fixed assets
o Liabilities
o Estimates
o Payroll
o Fixed Assets
• Sufficiency and appropriateness
• Sources of evidence
• Sampling
22, 23 Analytical Procedures & Audit Sampling Chapter 10 • The Analytical Review Process
(ISA 450, 520) • Types of Analytical Procedures
• Substantive Analytical Procedures
• Evaluation of misstatements
identified
24, 25 Review and Finalization Procedures Chapter 11 • Written representations
(ISAs 560, 570, 580, 720) • Contingent liabilities
• Subsequent events
• Related parties
• Going concern
• Review of FS and Other
Information
• Wrap up procedures
26, 27 Reporting Chapter 12 • Elements of the Audit report
(ISAs 700, 705, 706, 710, 720 • Key Audit Matters
ISRE 2410, specimen reports, • Types of Audit Reports
Listed Companies, 2019 CCG) • CCG, Para 25-26, Endorsement of
FS by CFO, CEO and FS initialed by
External Auditor
• Reporting to those charged with
governance
• Reporting non-compliance of laws
• Reporting fraud and errors
• Management Letter
28 Review Session
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Textbook(s)/Supplementary Readings
Recommended Textbook
• Rick Hayes, Philip Wallage and Peter Eimers (2021). Principles of International Auditing and Assurance (Vol. 4th Edition).

Other Textbooks
• International Standards on Auditing.

Other Readings
• Relevant sections of Companies Act 2017.
• ICAP’s Code of Ethics for Chartered Accountants.
• Extracts from Listed Companies (Code of Corporate Governance) Regulations, 2019.