5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Provost Anne-Catherine;
Language
English
Prerequisites
None
Main themes
- As a result of a number of recent high-level corporate financial scandals, the quality of information has become a significant issue in today's business environment. Every organization needs a control system that monitors the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reduces the risk of asset loss, assists organizations in producing high-quality information, and helps to ensure compliance with regulation. This course introduces concepts of internal control and auditing. This course provides an understanding and application of internal control systems, internal audit and external audit in organizations. In addition, the course explains the relationship between control, audit and risks in an organization.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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Content
This course introduces concepts of risk management, internal control and auditing. It provides an understanding and application of methods of assessing and managing risk within organizations, including dealing with different stages within the overall risk management process. In addition, the course explains the relationship between risk management and (internal) control. Furthermore, the course provides an understanding of internal audit and how it is complementary with risk management and other control functions.
Teaching methods
Class time is devoted to lectures, case discussion, and invited talks. Students participate through case discussions and independent reading of academic and business literature. Part of the lectures will be taught using a case-based teaching methodology. These activities are designed to deepen the students’ knowledge of the topics addressed in the lectures. All students are required to participate in the activities.
Evaluation methods
The final grade in this course will be based on grades in an individual coursework, a group coursework, and a final written, closed-book exam.
Bibliography
The course material consists of an array of articles, case studies, scientific research papers, policy-oriented documents and presentations. All materials will be made available via Moodle.
Potential references:
Potential references:
- Vaassen, E., Meuwissen, R., and Schelleman, C. 2009. Accounting Information Systems and Internal Control. John Wiley & Sons.
- Wilmots, H. 2002. Practical aspects of administrative organization and internal control. Standaard Uitgeverij.
Faculty or entity
CLSM
