65 Best Auditing Books of All Time

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The bestselling classic from the "Sherlock Holmes of Accounting"--updated to reflect the key case studies and most important lessons from the past quarter century.
This fourth edition of the classic guide shines a light on the most shocking frauds and financial reporting offenders of the last twenty-five years, and gives investors the tools they need to detect:
-Corporate cultures that incentivize dishonest practices-The latest tricks companies use to exaggerate revenue and earnings-Techniques devised by management to manipulate cash flow as...
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DON’T BE AFRAID OF ACCOUNTING
I believe that anyone can learn accounting; it’s really not that hard. If you aren’t an accountant by trade, if you don’t consider yourself a math person, or if you think accounting is just too complex to learn, then I encourage you to read this book. I think you will find that accounting can actually be simple and easy once you learn how to approach it and once you learn the building blocks of the subject through financial statement preparation and analysis.

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Auditing

This innovative, easy-to-understand best-seller offers complete coverage of the entire audit process, taking the reader step-by-step through each audit cycle, then showing how each step relates to the process as a whole. The text is now completely oriented to non-complex computerized accounting systems rather than manual ones. less

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Auditing and Assurance Services

An Integrated Approach

The undisputed #1 market leading book continues to be an innovative look at the most current changes and happenings in the auditing profession! Topics appear as they would during the audit planning and execution stage rather than as isolated pieces of information. Fraud detection; integration of SECTION 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and related SEC and PCAOB rulemakings; internal controls -- Internal Control and Control Risk. For individuals interested in the auditing, accounting, and consulting fields. less

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Auditing

This edition of this text extends the coverage of the new approaches to the audit function from a systems and assurance services perspective. Business risk analysis and the evaluation of audit evidence is integrated throughout. less

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Auditing for Dummies

The easy way to master the art of auditing 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.

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...
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Howard Hughes

The Untold Story

Howard Hughes was one of the most amazing, intriguing, and controversial figures of the twentieth century. He was the billionaire head of a giant corporation, a genius inventor, an ace pilot, a matinee-idol-handsome playboy, a major movie maker who bedded a long list of Hollywood glamour queens, a sexual sultan with a harem of teenage consorts, a political insider with intimate ties to Watergate, a Las Vegas kingpin, and ultimately a bizarre recluse whose final years and shocking death were cloaked in macabre mystery. Now he is the subject of Martin Scorsese's biopic The Aviator. Few... more

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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This book is about owners of Accounting firms working less and making more. Creating wealth through your Accounting firm. Becoming your version of “The Wealthy Accountant”. As a Partner / Owner / Shareholder of an Accounting business you should be making at least $1M profit per Partner (after tax) per year while working less than 500 client hours. The methods in this book share a more modern approach about building a different style of Accounting business.
As you implement the ideas you will be adding tremendous value to your clients and building an amazing Accounting business for...
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Case Studies in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Auditing, 2nd Edition

Case Studies in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Auditing brings together a number of short, medium, and longer case studies covering the broad approach to forensic and investigative accounting. less

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Principles of External Auditing

This book provides a comprehensive and exacting introduction to the principles and practice of external auditing. It describes and explains, in non-technical language, the nature of the audit function and the principles of the audit process.
The book covers international auditing and accounting standards and relevant statute and case law. It explains the fundamental concepts of auditing and takes the reader through the various stages of the audit process. It also discusses topical aspects of auditing such as legal liability, audit risk, quality control, and the impact of information...
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English Poor Law Policy

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Principles of Fraud Examination

Accountants have historically had an important role in the detection and deterrence of fraud. As Joe Wells' Principles of Fraud Examination 4th edition illustrates, fraud is much more than numbers; books and records don't commit fraud - people do. Widely embraced by fraud examination instructors across the country, Principles of Fraud Examination, 4th Edition, by Joseph Wells, is written to provide a broad understanding of fraud to today's accounting students - what it is and how it is committed, prevented, detected, and resolved. This 4th... more

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The book is a collection of easy to follow, practical recipes with explanations of the code, and links to further information. This book is for any security consultant, administrator or enthusiast looking to learn how to use and master Nmap and the Nmap Scripting Engine. less

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Contemporary Auditing

Knapp's CONTEMPORARY AUDITING, 11E prepares you for the challenging responsibilities you will face in the public accounting profession. This casebook stresses the "people" aspect of independent audits. You learn how to avoid "audit failures" most often due to client personnel who intentionally subvert an audit or auditors who fail to carry out their responsibilities. This book's detailed review of problem audits helps you recognize the red flags common to failed audits. Discussing and dissecting these challenges prepares you to handle potential problematic situations in your own professional... more

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The Asq Auditing Handbook

Auditing is a management tool used to verify that systems and processes are compliant/conformant, effective, and continually improved. The process audit determines if process requirements (methods, procedures) are being met, while a system audit determines if system requirements (manual, policy, standards, regulations) are being met. This best-selling handbook is organized to correspond exactly with the ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) Body of Knowledge (BoK). It provides comprehensive coverage for nearly every aspect of the audit function. Though a valuable resource for studying for the... more

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The Financial Numbers Game

Detecting Creative Accounting Practices

Praise for The Financial Numbers Game

"So much for the notion 'those who can, do-those who can't, teach.' Mulford and Comiskey function successfully both as college professors and real-world financial mercenaries. These guys know their balance sheets. The Financial Numbers Game should serve as a survival manual for both serious individual investors and industry pros who study and act upon the interpretation of financial statements. This unique blend of battle-earned scholarship and quality writing is a must-read/must-have reference for serious financial statement analysis." --Bob...
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In June 2014, a story emerged that a janitor in Vermont had managed to amass $8 Million Dollars in Fortune through Stock Market Investing.Would You Like To Do The Same?This janitor had modest wages, no rich family capital nor connections or business, yet his ability to still create a Large Nest Egg of a cool $8 Million Dollars from the Stock Market proves that You, with the proper guidance, can also Do It Too!Whether you are a beginner who is wondering how to make money from stock market investing, or a seasoned investor who is looking to maximize your returns, this book will provide crucial... more

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Taxes For Small Businesses, Simplified

Did you know: the typical small business owner works three to four months just to earn enough profit to pay taxes? Whether you've been in business for several decades or are breaking ground as a new entrepreneur, taxes are a significant expenditure. They must be accounted for and incorporated into your business plan from the very beginning. Failing to account for taxes when planning, budgeting, and assessing revenue goals for a business is like failing to account for the expense of your rent or mortgage; it's...
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Fraud Examination

Learn to identify, detect, investigate, and prevent financial fraud with the latest edition of FRAUD EXAMINATION, 4E. Study and understand the nature of fraud investigation today with memorable business examples and numerous actual fraud cases to ensure your understanding of today's most important fraud concepts. Examine the many types of fraud--from tax fraud and e-business fraud, to consumer fraud--and review legal options for victims of fraud. Significant new discussion familiarizes students with forensic analysis. Throughout this edition, technology is increasingly used to accomplish... more

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Forensic Accounting provides comprehensive coverage of fraud detection and deterrence and includes the broader educational material of the forensic accounting field with all the necessary accompaniments. The text follows the model curriculum for education in fraud and forensic funded by the U.S. national Institute of Justice and developed by a Technical Working Group of experts in the field. The text serves as a comprehensive and authoritative resource for teaching forensic accounting concepts and procedures that is also and appropriate and pedagogically ready for class room use. This... more

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Wiley CPA Exam Review

Auditing and Attestation

Everything today's CPA candidates need to pass the CPA ExamPublished annually, this comprehensive four-volume paperback reviews all four parts of the CPA exam. Many of the questions are taken directly from previous CPA exams. With 3,800 multiple-choice questions, these study guides provide all the information candidates need to master in order to pass the computerized Uniform CPA Examination. Its unique modular format helps you zero in on those areas that need more attention and organize your study program.Complete sample examThe most effective system available to prepare for the CPA... more

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Part of the Jones& Bartlett Learning Information System Security & Assurance Series! The Second Edition of Auditing IT Infrastructures for Compliance provides a unique, in-depth look at recent U.S. based Information systems and IT infrastructures compliance laws in both the public and private sector. Written by industry experts, this book provides a comprehensive explanation of how to audit IT infrastructures for compliance based on the laws and the need to protect and secure business and consumer privacy data. Using examples and exercises, this book incorporates hands-on activities... more

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Get to know the "Real" Nipsey Hussle - Behind the MusicHere's Just a Taste What You're About to Read in This Concise Nispey Hussle Biography:

Nipsey Hussle's Personal Life

Hussle has a daughter named Emani from a previous relationship. He dated actress Lauren London from 2013 till his death in 2019. They have a son named Kross together, who was born on the 31st of August, 2016.

What paved the way for their long-term love story was when London wanted to buy Hussle's mixtapes for her co-stars. After getting the tapes, she began following him on...
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Sarbanes-Oxley For Dummies

You may not believe that there's a fun and easy way to comply with Sarbanes -Oxley, but once you have "Sarbanes-Oxley For Dummies, Second Edition" in front of you, you're sure to change your mind. This friendly guide gets you quickly up to speed with the latest SOX legislation and shows you safe and effective ways to reduce compliance costs.In plain English, this completely reliable handbook walks you through the new and revised SOX laws, introduces compliance strategies for changed and unchanged guidelines, and gives you an effective framework for implementation You'll find out how to create... more

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Auditing & Assurance Services

As auditors, we are trained to investigate beyond appearances to determine the underlying facts--in other words, to look beneath the surface. From the Enron and WorldCom scandals of the early 2000s to the financial crisis of 2007-2008 to present-day issues and challenges related to significant estimation uncertainty, understanding the auditor's responsibility related to fraud, maintaining a clear perspective, probing for details, and understanding the big picture are indispensable to effective auditing. With the availability of greater levels of qualitative and quantitative information ("big... more

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A powerful new tool for all forensic accountants, or anyone who analyzes data that may have been alteredBenford's Law gives the expected patterns of the digits in the numbers in tabulated data such as town and city populations or Madoff's fictitious portfolio returns. Those digits, in unaltered data, will not occur in equal proportions; there is a large bias towards the lower digits, so much so that nearly one-half of all numbers are expected to start with the digits 1 or 2. These patterns were originally discovered by physicist Frank Benford in the early 1930s, and have since been found to... more

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Forensic Accounting for Dummies

A practical, hands-on guide to forensic accounting Careers in forensic accounting are hot-US News & World Report recently designated forensic accounting as one of the eight most secure career tracks in America., Forensic accountants work in most major accounting firms and demand for their services is growing with then increasing need for investigations of mergers and acquisitions, tax inquiries, and economic crime. In addition, forensic accountants perform specialized audits, and assist in all kinds of civil litigation, and are often involved in terrorist investigations.... more

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As today's auditing environment continues to change in dramatic ways, those entering the profession must be prepared to handle a high standard of responsibility. You can prepare with the help of AUDITING: RISK-BASED APPROACH TO CONDUCTING QUALITY AUDITS, 10E. AUDITING reflects the latest clarified auditing standards and the newest PCAOB standards, while discussing the COSO's Internal Control-Integrated Framework and the AICPA's recently issued new audit sampling guidance. You'll find the most recent professional developments with a new integrated emphasis on the latest fraud risks and ethical... more

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Penny Stock Trading, Made Simple
For those who know how to pick the winners, penny stock investing offers an exciting, lucrative opportunity. In Penny Stock Trading QuickStart Guide you'll learn how to avoid the pitfalls, manage the risks, and secure the fortunes that lay ripe and waiting within this exciting market.
As is true with all titles from ClydeBank Media, Penny Stock Trading QuickStart Guide provides superior value in an easy-to-read, informative format. You'll learn how to weed out the bad offers and close in on the stocks with maximum potential. You'll...
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For more than seventy years, the Walt Disney Company has been an icon of wholesome family entertainment. Now Disney is under attack by family and religious organizations. Are the complaints hysterical censorship, or has Disney really lost its way? Investigative journalists Peter Schweizer and Rochelle Schweizer set out to find the answer. Exclusive interviews with Disney employees, internal corporate documents, and law enforcement records reveal a story of a great American institution corrupted by greed and perverted by the lust for power - and even more bizarre vices. The Schweizers reveal:... more

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Detect fraud earlier to mitigate loss and prevent cascading damage Fraud Analytics Using Descriptive, Predictive, and Social Network Techniques is an authoritative guidebook for setting up a comprehensive fraud detection analytics solution. Early detection is a key factor in mitigating fraud damage, but it involves more specialized techniques than detecting fraud at the more advanced stages. This invaluable guide details both the theory and technical aspects of these techniques, and provides expert insight into streamlining implementation. Coverage includes data gathering,... more

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Core Concepts of Information Technology Auditing

Offering concise, readable coverage of information technology auditing, this new book helps readers understand the impact of information and communication technologies on organizations and accountants, and shows how to apply IT-auditing techniques using computer-assisted auditing tools. The book also explores security issues, legal and ethical issues, and more.
* Describes the use of computer assisted audit techniques and computer fraud auditing
* Explains IT audit in the context of the CobiT(r) framework.
* Accompanied by a CD with ACL software, and an appendix contains an...
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Wine Journeys

Myth and History

Patrick Hunt has been teaching in Humanities at Stanford University for the past 20 years. His Ph.D. is from the Institute of Archaeology at University College London, University of London in 1991. He is a National Lecturer for the Archaeological Institute of America since 2009 and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society since 1989. National Geographic Society has sponsored some of his archaeology fieldwork. He appears frequently on PBS, NOVA, National Geographic and History Channel broadcasts.
Hunt has taught a postgraduate course on History of Wine at Stanford and has lectured at...
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Praise for Managing the Risk of Fraud and Misconduct: Meeting the Challenge of a Global, Regulated, and Digital Environment "This book belongs on any desk where fraud and misconduct threaten. It is bristling with the kind of detail this field truly needs. Written by leading pros at the top of their game, its soup-to-nuts advice matches solutions to problems. Read it once to gain broad insight; come back again and again to manage particular risks."
Thomas Donaldson, Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
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Auditing

Concepts for a Changing Environment

The fourth edition of this text extends the coverage of the new approaches to the audit function from a systems and assurance services perspective. Business risk analysis and the evaluation of audit evidence is integrated throughout. This edition emphasizes professional services, analytical techniques, less audit sampling, and enhanced computer auditing approaches. The fourth edition also integrates IDEA professional audit software into the text and end-of-chapter problems. less

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Auditing Today

This comprehensive text has been updated and revised to take account of developments in the practical, regulatory and statutory aspects of company audits, as well as some other special classes of audit. These include the 1995 translation into full auditing standards of the APB drafts. At the legislative level, the most important development addressed is the release of many hundreds of thousands of companies from the statutory audit requirement. The text includes numerous documentary examples and case law illustrations in the area of auditors liability, culminating in the December 1995... more

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The Auditor

An Instructional Novella

Professor Loebbecke has drawn on his extensive experience in accounting practice, including engagement as a litigation consultant and expert witness in over 30 accounting and auditing-related legal cases throughout the country. Many of the events described in The Auditor are based in his experiences. It is Professor Loebbecke's hope and intent that The Auditor will serve as an effective vehicle to bring reality into the auditing classroom. less

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A must-have reference for every business professional, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation for Non-Experts, Second Edition is a necessary tool for those interested in understanding how financial fraud occurs and what to do when you find or suspect it within your organization. With comprehensive coverage, it provides insightful advice on where an organization is most susceptible to fraud. less

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Keys to Reading an Annual Report

Over the years, the titles in this popular series have helped ordinary consumers understand principles of prudent money management as a key to personal financial security. Written by experienced financial and investment specialists, Barron’s Business Keys use non-technical language that takes the mystery out of business practices. They offer up-to-date advice on saving, investing, seeking mortgages and other loans, protecting one’s assets, coping with taxes, and managing many other money-related issues. This updated edition advises investors on how to cut through the public relations... more

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The authors believe students are best served by acquiring a strong understanding of the basic concepts that underlie the audit process and how to apply those concepts to various audit and assurance services. The primary purpose for an auditing text is not to serve as a reference manual but to facilitate student learning, and this text is written accordingly. The text is accessible to students through straightforward writing and the use of engaging, relevant real-world examples, illustrations, and analogies. The text explicitly encourages students to think through fundamental concepts and to... more

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A detailed guide to advanced Elliott Wave analysis With twenty years of experience helping traders become more proficient in applying the Elliott Wave Principle (EWP) to their trading endeavors, author Connie Brown knows how difficult it can be. But over the years--as her skills have been shaped by the markets and the traders she has mentored--Brown has refined her way of teaching this subject so that even the most challenged individual may finally see markets move within correct wave patterns.

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