Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of key standards · Guidance on the latest auditing standards, including the recently issued SAS No. 133, Clarity, and PCAOB standards. · Extensive coverage of new auditor report guidelines, including a number of illustrations of auditor reports for different engagement circumstances (Chapter 3). · Coverage of how data analytics and other advanced technologies are being used in all phases of the audit, spanning from initial planning through the completion of the audit. · Coverage of risk assessment procedures and understanding internal control as well as auditing asset impairment keep students abreast of developments in these important topics. A solid pedagogy helps students achieve “Ah Ha” moments · Opening and Mid-Chapter Vignettes help students connect the important auditing concepts to real-world situations. · Multiple-choice problems from Becker’s CPA exam preparation materials, providing an introduction to the CPA exam format and opportunity for early practice with CPA exam-style questions. · A dataset featuring hypothetical company, JA Tire Manufacturing, gives students hands-on experience using various audit data analytics tools. · Research problems require students to conduct internet-based research to address various audit issues, exposing them to real audit-related decisions. · Select problems using ACL allow students to see how audit software (Microsoft Excel) is used to perform specific types of audit tests. · An integrated Pinnacle Manufacturing case, revised in the 17th Edition with new financial data, gives students hands-on experience and a better understanding of how the different parts of an audit form the auditing process. MyLabTM Accounting is not included. Students, if Pearson MyLab Accounting is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN. Pearson MyLab Accounting should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. · Pearson eText is a simple-to-use, mobile-optimized, personalized reading experience available within MyLab. It lets students highlight, take notes, and review key vocabulary all in one place -- even when offline. Seamlessly integrated videos and other rich media engage students and give them access to the help they need, when they need it. Educators can easily share their own notes with students so they see the connection between their eText and what they learn in class.