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What will I find in this gateway?

General resources aimed at keeping you informed about developments in the major subject area of auditing and assurance.  These include:

Books

These are general books 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, or search our catalogue for access to the collection.


  • 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*
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, Auditor Independence Checklist, Sydney, 2005.
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, Australian audit manual for small to medium sized businesses, Thomson Reuters, Sydney, 2009.
  • Roebuck, P & Martinov-Bennie, N, Case studies in auditing and assurance, LexisNexis Butterworths, Sydney.*
  • Leung, P & Coram, P, Modern auditing and assurance services, John Wiley, Brisbane*
  • Neville, KW, XYZ model financial accounts, Thomson, Sydney*

* Latest edition purchased

Journals available in the Knowledge Centre

The Knowledge Centre holds a collection of over 90 Australian and international journal titles. You may visit in person and browse the journals or photocopy specific articles. Australian Journal articles of interest are summarised, and included in our online catalogue.
  • Accounting & Finance Journal
  • Accounting Research Journal
  • Charter 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

Journals available online

Articles from the following journals can be accessed through the EBSCO Business Source Corporate database. For assistance in searching this database, and setting up monthly alerts for specific journal titles please contact the Knowledge Centre.


  • Auditing. Published by the American Accounting Association, this journal publishes articles reporting results of original research in auditing theory and methodology.
  • International Journal of Auditing.
    • Published in the UK, this journal covers articles on all aspects of auditing.
  • Journal of Accounting, Auditing & Finance. Published in the US, this journal presents research articles, professional adaptation and empirical analysis on all aspects of auditing for a general readership.
  • Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation. Published in Oxford, England, this journal contains articles which deal with all areas of international accounting including auditing, taxation, and management advisory services.
  • Internal auditor. Published by the Institute of Internal Auditors in the US, this journal features articles on all aspects of internal auditing..

CD and DVD resources

  • The Accountants’ Education Channel - level 3. Television Education Network, Melbourne.
  • Chartered Accountants Business in Focus. Monthly audio program from Business Essentials. Sydney: Business Essentials Media Production.

Online services: available 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.
  • Knowledge Centre's Online Catalogue The Knowledge Centre catalogue contains books, conference papers and articles on subjects ranging from general business, through to taxation, accounting, auditing and management. Click here to search this catalogue and request items via email.

Online services: available 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 the Knowledge Centre 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. These Knowledge Guides are created and updated on a regular basis.

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>
  • 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>

External websites

The following are key websites that may be of assistance.



Last updated: 04 August 2009