B.Sc., Specializing course, 6 ECTS, 3 SWS seminar, case study preparation and presentation, summer term
The course is offered in German each summer semester. The next course will be offered in the summer semester of 2026.
The seminar introduces students to the fundamentals of external auditing and deepens this knowledge through practice-oriented case studies. Students learn about the risk-based audit approach as well as the planning and execution of statutory audits. They apply their knowledge to practical issues in accounting and auditing. The case studies address current auditing topics, including artificial intelligence and digitalization, auditor independence, going concern assessments, materiality judgments, management report audits, impairment testing, and Key Audit Matters.
Assessment consists of an individual term paper on a practical auditing case and a presentation of the results.
A particular focus of the course is the combination of academic foundations and current auditing practice. The seminar is taught by Dr. Serafin Weigt, Senior Manager at Deloitte, and Daniel Weise, Partner at Deloitte. Drawing on their extensive professional experience, they provide students with valuable insights into the practical conduct of audits and the challenges faced in today's auditing profession.
Enrollment is limited. If demand exceeds the number of available places, participants will be selected at random by the Student Services Office. To successfully complete the course, we recommend prior attendance of the module “Corporate Governance and Auditing” offered by our chair.
Course materials will be made available via Moodle after successful enrollment.
For further information, please contact the chair's administrative office.