Retired exam
CA ANZ retired CA-AdvAudit on 2021-06. CACC1505 is the collective replacement path.
Explore the broader replacement path CACC1505: CACC1505 Core 6: Audit and RiskThe Advanced Audit Capstone Module examination evaluates professional competence across five specific domains. Certified by CA ANZ, this thorough examination requires candidates to demonstrate extensive expertise in integrated case analysis, advanced financial reporting judgements, audit and assurance, tax planning, and professional ethics over a structured testing period lasting precisely 180 minutes.
Candidates pursuing membership pathways with CA ANZ who have completed prerequisite modules and need to demonstrate advanced competence in auditing, financial reporting, and professional ethics should take this exam.
Candidates should carefully review all relevant auditing standards, advanced financial reporting frameworks, and complex tax regulations applicable to Australia and New Zealand. Practice analyzing multifaceted integrated case studies and applying professional skepticism and strong ethical principles to realistic business scenarios before taking the formal assessment.
Covers integrated case analysis across complex business scenarios, requiring candidates to synthesize financial, operational, and strategic information to evaluate reporting and auditing implications completely across multiple operational areas during the evaluation process.
This domain focuses on advanced financial reporting judgements, addressing complex accounting treatments, standard interpretations, and financial statement disclosures under applicable frameworks for professional accountants actively working in practice today.
Examines advanced audit and assurance procedures, risk assessment methodologies, evidence gathering, and compliance with auditing standards during financial statement audits performed by qualified professionals operating within modern corporate structures.
Addresses tax planning strategies and complex corporate structures within the Australian and New Zealand regulatory environments, ensuring proper compliance and strategic advisory capabilities for practitioners navigating intricate financial legislation.
Tests professional ethics and judgement, ensuring candidates apply ethical codes, independence rules, and professional skepticism to challenging professional situations encountered frequently in modern auditing environments and complex business operations.
The exam price is $700.0 USD, though fees vary approximately between AUD $1,050 and $1,200 depending on specific enrollment conditions. Candidates should check the CA ANZ website for current fee details.
The passing score for the examination is set at 50 points. Candidates must achieve this minimum threshold to successfully pass the capstone module evaluation and progress further.
The examination has a total duration of 180 minutes. Candidates are advised to manage their time effectively across all sections of the test to ensure complete responses.
No, renewal is not required for this certification once successfully completed. Candidates can maintain their credential status without undergoing periodic recertification exams for this specific module.
This page was built using official certification guidelines, published domain weightings, and standard references provided by CA ANZ and regulatory bodies for candidate preparation.