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A list of, or links to, general resources aimed at keeping you informed about developments in the major subject area of auditing and assurance.  These include:

What will I not find in this gateway?

Key books

These are general texts that have proven popular with members. In many cases multiple copies of the most recent edition will be held, along with select earlier editions. To borrow any of these items contact us on 1800 809 828 or knowledge@charteredaccountants.com.au

  • Arens, A et al, Auditing and assurance services in Australia: an integrated approach, Pearson Education Australia, Sydney*
  • Gay, G & Simnett, R, Auditing and assurance services in Australia, McGraw-Hill, Sydney*
  • Kemp, S, Auditing and assurance handbook: incorporating all the standards, Volume 2, John Wiley, Brisbane*
  • Leung, P & Coram, P, Modern auditing and assurance services, John Wiley, Brisbane*
  • Neville, KW, XYZ model financial accounts, Thomson, Sydney*
  • Roebuck, P & Martinov-Bennie, N, Case studies in auditing and assurance, LexisNexis Butterworths, Sydney.*


* Latest edition purchased

Key journals

The Knowledge Centre in Sydney holds the following journals in hard copy format. You may visit in person and browse the journals or photocopy specific articles. Some journals are reviewed (R) by the Knowledge Centre team and key articles are summarised and included in our online catalogue. Members, candidates and affiliated individuals can request photocopies of the full text of these articles.

(R)=Reviewed by Knowledge Centre staff, article summaries included in online catalogue
  • Abacus (R) (please note: full text is available 1965 to present, however there is a 12 month full text delay due to publisher restrictions)
  • Accounting & Finance Journal (R) (please note: full text is available 1993 to present, however there is a 12 month full text delay due to publisher restrictions)
  • Accounting Research Journal (R)
  • Charter (R) The official journal of the Institute, it presents independent and informed analysis regarding significant issues of global and local relevance to the accounting profession
  • National Accountant (R).


Key audio visual items

  • The Accountants’ Education Channel Comprises a monthly DVD, together with an online database of supporting technical pages and study guides which are distributed over the web. Very popular for maintaining CPE points
  • Television Education Network Malkin, C 2007, Super Basics: program 5: the audit of SMSFs, Television Education Network, Melbourne.

Online services: available to members and candidates via the website

  • Business Source Corporate by EBSCO Contains over 22,000 titles ranging from general business journals to specific accounting research publications, industry profiles, country reports, company profiles, market research reports and other sources.
  • Australia / NZ Reference Centre by EBSCO Contains full text from over 900 leading Australian and New Zealand newspapers and magazines, as well as biographies and electronic images
  • Australian Accounting and Auditing Standards Available in the Member’s Handbook section of the Institute website.

Online services: available to members and candidates via Knowledge centre team

  • CCH Accounts Preparations Manual Contains practical commentary on the accounting standards divided according to the different financial statements; requirements of the Corporations Act; pro-forma financial statements updated annually; partnerships/joint ventures; co-operatives; incorporated associations; Government bodies and extracts from relevant legislation & regulations
  • Thomson Reuters XYZ Audit Manual Includes templates, pro forma and sample documents.
Contact us to request a search of any of these services.

Knowledge guides

Knowledge guides are created by the Knowledge Centre team to inform members, candidates and affiliated individuals of resources available covering a range of specialist topics. The knowledge guides are produced on a regular basis, so please watch the Institute’s website for further information.

Knowledge guides are presently available in the following areas:

Institute Content

  • Analysis of AASB Standards The Institute's Reporting and Assurance team monitors the work of the AASB and IASB to ensure members and candidates are aware of the latest developments in accounting standard setting. Its financial reporting section provides commentary on the AASB standards including a summary of each standard, developments, key differences and history, the standards compared to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), interpretations, rejection notices, questions and answers and relevant articles. More>
  • The Institute’s Members’ Handbook Includes standards, commentary and worked examples. The online Members’ Handbook contains the most up to date material. More>
  • Australian Auditing Manual and Toolkit The Institute has released an audit manual that will enable small and medium practices (SMPs) in particular, to readily comply with Australia's legally enforceable auditing standards. It will enable SMPs to refresh their audit methodology. More>
  • The Institute's Training and Development team The Institute’s Training and Development team runs a huge number of events throughout the year. Check the training and development area on a regular basis to find out what’s on in your area. More>
  • Chartered Accountants Live Online Training Chartered Accountants Live Online Training is an exciting breakthrough enabling busy professionals to meet their ongoing training requirements in an effective and engaging way. More>
  • Audit Conference DVD 2008 The only constant for the auditing profession is change. As standards, legislation and compliance issues continue to evolve, it is vital that today’s auditing professionals have the latest facts, insights and opinions at their disposal. More>
  • Auditor Independence Checklist - Softcopy Show ASIC and your clients that you and your firm are sufficiently independent when conducting audits, with this user friendly checklist. More>
  • Independence: practical guide published for auditors and accountants The Institute, with the other accounting bodies, today launched an extensively revised and updated guide to applying independence principles. This is available free of charge to members of the Institute. More>
  • Quality review: results show room for improvement The Institute’s compliance-focused Quality Review Program completed 480 reviews in the last financial year. The top-line results and trends have been published in a new report. More>
  • Chartered Accountants Audit Essentials Workshops Auditor regulations continue to change. Now, ASIC has identified specific areas they feel are not being appropriately addressed by audit firms. Find out which hot spots they’ll be targeting, ensure you can address them, and get the latest updates on auditing standards and regulatory requirements. More>

Key third party websites

The following are key websites that may be of assistance.

  • Australian Government Auditing and Assurance Standards Board www.auasb.gov.au

  • Australian Taxation Office www.ato.gov.au


    • Last updated: 04 June 2008