Contemporary Auditing

Contemporary Auditing, 12th Edition, presents core auditing concepts, standards, and procedures through an examination of real-world audit engagements. The textbook focuses on clarifying the factors that contribute to audit problems and failures.

The volume uses organizational case studies to illustrate how operational pressures and audit shortcomings develop. Students explore these dynamics through prominent corporate examinations, including investigations involving The Boeing Company, DHB Industries, Lehman Brothers, and Madoff Securities.

Intended to improve student comprehension, the text highlights professional responsibilities across diverse practice settings. The 2021 edition provides eighteen new and revised cases examining financial scandals and ethical issues across modern business environments.