ACC410 - Auditing

Auditing is a study of auditing objectives, standards, and procedures employed in the examination of business enterprises and verification of their financial statements.  Students are introduced to the evaluation of internal control, preparation of work papers, report writing, professional ethics, and current auditing trends.

Dean Owrey, CFO of IT for UPMC, discusses UPMC's Enterprise Analytics
The class also appreciated learning about the Financial Management Rotation Program and Dean's expert advice about how to be an "energy giver" in the workplace.

Field Trip to Carbis Walker in New Castle, PA

Thanks to all the Carbis Walker staff and James Hunt, CPA, Carbis Walker Managing Partner.  Westminster students enjoyed a very informative meeting reviewing both Carbis Walker's company philosophy and the ever changing field of auditing.  After Mr. Hunt's presentation, students shared a delicious lunch with various CW accounting staff, managers and partners.  It was an invaluable experience to speak one-on-one and network with accountants currently involved in the area of auditing.

	"During Mr. Hunt's presentation, I found myself excited by everything he was describing about Carbis Walker.  Listening to well established professionals speak about being a CPA and the work they do always intrigues me." ~ Mike O'Leary
"After learning more about what the day-to-day life is like working in public accounting, I asked about the CPA exam and they informed us of how grueling the exam is but is worth it in the long run." ~ Kimberly Stickney		"I found that I really appreciated Carbis Walkers core values and beliefs." ~ Nicole Lawrence
	"The employees gave very valuable career advice and helpful tips to tackle the CPA exam.  I left Carbis Walker with reassurance that I have picked the correct career field." ~ Zach Cramer