<b>The easy way to master the art of auditing</b><p>Want to be an auditor and need to hone your investigating skills? Look no further. This friendly guide gives you an easy-to-understand explanation of auditing — from gathering financial statements and accounting information to analyzing a client's financial position. Packed with examples, it gives you everything you need to ace an auditing course and begin a career today.<ul><li><p>Auditing 101 — get a crash course in the world of auditing and a description of the types of tasks you'll be expected to perform during a typical day on the job<li><p>It's risky business — find out about audit risk and arm yourself with the know-how to collect the right type of evidence to support your decisions<li><p>Auditing in the real world — dig into tons of sample business records to perform your first audit<li><p>Focus on finances — learn how both ends of the financial equation — balance sheet and income statement — need to be presented on your client's financial statements<li><p>Seal the deal — get the lowdown on how to wrap up your audit and write your opinion<li><p>After the audit — see the types of additional services that may be asked of you after you've issued your professional opinion</ul><p>Open the book and find:<ul><li><p>A day in the life of an auditor<li><p>Who gets audited and why<li><p>Professional standards and ethics<li><p>How to assess audit risk<li><p>Tips on collecting and documenting audit evidence<li><p>The best way to get to know your client<li><p>Auditing practices for every business angle (revenue, purchases, personnel, and more)<li><p>What you'll need to complete the audit</ul><p>Learn to:<ul><li><p>Understand the concepts and theories of auditing<li><p>Conduct internal and external audits<li><p>Ensure accurate and correct records<li><p>Avoid fraudulent practices</ul>