Auditing: A Risk Analysis Approach [Hardcover]

Larry F. Konrath (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 21, 2001 | ISBN-10: 032405789X | ISBN-13: 978-0324057898 | Edition: 5

Utilizing a unique, risk analysis approach to auditing, Konrath's 5e emphasizes auditor identification of risk factors and the allocation of audit resources to high-risk areas. Organized into five distinct parts for better continuity, Konrath's 5e has been completely updated and revised throughout. Konrath's 5e offers expanded coverage of the Internet, assurance services and ethics. These updates and improvements, combined with a built-in, computerized audit practice case, provide an outstanding resource for preparing students for the CPA exam. Auditing: A Risk Analysis Approach, 5e gives students the tools they need to pursue successful careers in a global economy.

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I really like the author's writing style. It is very clear, generally organized, and succinct. I have used the Konrath text in every edition. I like his approach that presents a more conceptual read with details in Appendices.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 809 pages
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub; 5 edition (February 21, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 032405789X
• ISBN-13: 978-0324057898
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,833,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible Textbook - AVOID IF POSSIBLE (deserves 0 stars), March 4, 2003

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"brigid16" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Auditing: A Risk Analysis Approach (Hardcover)

This text is excruciatingly boring - it's too wordy and on the whole, simply a weak product. Not a teaching tool by any measure. The homework is VERY POORLY tied back to the text. The text itself is dry, with zero visual aids (no real bolding or section headers). Case examples are too short to really prove a point, which is a shame considering the value of case analysis in a subject such as auditing. An online "help site" is available for students...just as bad as the text...the powerpoint slides are AWFUL, it makes me wonder who edited this author's material. I am almost led to believe that this author is trying to keep the competition out of the auditing industry by boring potentially fresh blood from entering the marketplace. Hopefully some other auditor/CPA out there has written a book that actually has some value.....IF YOU HAVE A CHOICE, SAVE YOUR MONEY AND DO NOT - REPEAT - DO NOT!! - BUY THIS BOOK. I hope I can save at least one person some money out there.

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible textbook, May 9, 2007

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This review is from: Auditing: A Risk Analysis Approach (Hardcover)

I had to buy this textbook for my one and only auditing class. It is dry to the point of being unreadable. It would literally take me a week to finish reading one chapter because of the urge to fall asleep after every other sentence.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Get lost, December 7, 2001

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This review is from: Auditing: A Risk Analysis Approach (Hardcover)

This book is worse than Dennis Rodmans acting ability.