Advanced Financial Reporting and Auditing in China
The coursework should be word processed. In addition to this hard copy, you should submit your work online via Moodle. Both electronic and paper copies are required to be submitted by the deadline. Late submissions will be subject to normal penalties of 5 absolute marks per day.
Prepare an essay which examines one of the following auditing issues in China, within the relevant theoretical framework and on the basis of your literature review:
(a) Audit risks
(b) Auditor's independence
(c) Agency theory and audit quality
(d) Functions of internal audit
(e) Auditing standards
Requirements:
(a) Word requirement: 2,500
(b) Format: Typed, 1.5 spaced, Times New Roman, Font size 12
(c) Please use the correct format for quotations and references.
Suggestions:
(a) Select one topic from the above;
(b) Write an introduction on the topic you have chosen;
(c) Review relevant theories and academic literature;
(d) Analyse the chosen issue in China and you are encouraged to compare that with the practice in other countries;
(e) Draw a conclusion and make your recommendations where applicable.