Stages of the Audit Process

Each stage of an audit—planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up—provides an essential element of the engagement. Research the audit process using your textbook and the University online library resources. Write a 4-5 page paper on the stages and elements of the audit process. Include the following in your paper:

• Outline the stages of the audit process.
• For each stage, list the elements of the audit process and the pivotal parts of each stage.
• Briefly explain the importance of each pivotal part in relation to the entire audit process.

Write a 4– to 5-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards for writing style to your work and include at least three scholarly resources in your paper. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M4_A2.doc.