B Ltd is a company in the chemical industry, situated near the Edward River.  Its year end is 30th June 2021 and you were engaged as the auditor on that date.  The profit before taxation shown in the draft accounts to 30th June is $24,000,000

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B Ltd is a company in the chemical industry, situated near the Edward River.  Its year end is 30th June 2021 and you were engaged as the auditor on that date.  The profit before taxation shown in the draft accounts to 30th June is $24,000,000.

The following matters have come to your attention:.

A debtor owing $180,000 at 30th June 2021 was declared bankrupt on 1 August 2021. The trustee in bankruptcy has informed B Ltd that she does not expect a payment of more than 8cents in the $1 to be made to unsecured creditors

With reference to relevant audit standards, identify the business risk and outline any resulting potential audit risks that may require further investigation. 

 

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