# ACCT 230 — Introduction to External Auditing (AUB)

> ACCT 230 Introduction to External Auditing at American University of Beirut. 1 student review · 1 shared file.

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Retrieved: 2026-09-18

## Facts

- Course code: ACCT 230
- Title: Introduction to External Auditing
- University: American University of Beirut (AUB)
- Subject: Accounting
- Department: Finance, Accounting and Managerial Economics
- Faculty: Suliman S. Olayan School of Business
- Credits: 3
- Professors on record (2): Abdeljalil Ghanem, Bassima Hout

## Catalogue description

An introduction to auditing and the professional responsibilities of a career in accounting. Topics include the legal and ethical responsibilities of accountants; professional auditing standards; international auditing standards; acquisition, evaluation and documentation of audit evidence; reports on the results of the engagement, evaluation in internal control, compliance testing, substantive testing, and statistical sampling and auditing EDP.

## Quick answers

### What is ACCT 230 at AUB?

ACCT 230 Introduction to External Auditing is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business. An introduction to auditing and the professional responsibilities of a career in accounting.

### How many credits is ACCT 230?

ACCT 230 Introduction to External Auditing is worth 3 credits at AUB.

### Is ACCT 230 hard?

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### Who teaches ACCT 230 at AUB?

Studiety has 2 professors on record for ACCT 230: Abdeljalil Ghanem, Bassima Hout. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

### Are there past papers for ACCT 230?

Yes — 1 file for ACCT 230 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account.

## What to expect

- Has Quiz 1
- Has Quiz 2
- Has Final
- Has Attendance
- Has Participation
- Original Book Necessary

## Shared course material

1 file shared by students. Free to download after signing up.

- Syllabus: 1 (most recent from 2017)

## Student reviews

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elsewhere is marked with its source on its own line.

- **2020-08** — Great instructor. Very interesting course but demanding

## See also

- [All Accounting courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/accounting.md)
- [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md)

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