Discuss how each of the following could affect independence of mind and independence in appearance, and evaluate the social consequence of prohibiting auditors from doing each one: Owning stock in a client company. Having bookkeeping services for an audit client performed by the same person who does the audit. Having a spouse who is the chief financial officer of a client company.

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Q: Independence is compromised in which of the following situations? The auditor withdraws himself from…

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Q: sufficient care and skill in carrying out their audit might lead to legal action by those who claim…

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Q: According to the standards of the profession, which of the following circumstances will prevent an…

A: According to the standards of the profession, in order for an auditor to undertake an audit…

Q: Auditors are important because they are able to provide assurance of an organization's financial…

A: Answer: There is threat to auditor independence. These are of various kinds: self interest threat…

Q: Why is independence is such an important requirement for auditors. Who gets hurt when accountants…

A: An auditor is an individual or an organisation authorized to review and verify the effectiveness,…

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Q: Mr. Bader is leaving his Auditing Firm to become the Finance Director of his client company. The…

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Q: Why do you think rules exist that restrict auditors from investing in companies that are audited by…

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Q: Which one of the following is not true about internal auditors? Reports to management or those…

A: An internal auditor (IA) is an individual or company who audits the financial statements provided by…

Q: Companies of all sizes try to reduce business risks, create disaster recovery plans, and also…

A: Business risk Business risk is the risk of lowering the profits of a company. Any factor that…

Q: Can audit managers on the audit engagement team, who are also attorneys admitted to the statebar,…

A: Given: The product liability defects assist the defense of lawsuit against an audit client by the…

Q: Auditors must consider the possibility of fraud by employees or management on every audit…

A: Fraud: When someone intentionally uses false or misleading information in an effort to fraudulently…

Q: Some criticize the accounting profession for using expressions in the audit report that seem to be…

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Q: Auditors are important because they are able to provide assurance of an organization's financial…

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Q: North, CPA, is planning an independent audit of the financial statements of General Company. In…

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Q: ndependence check. On the following scenarios, determine if the auditor involved has his/her…

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Q: When employees have a conflict of interest between their personal compensation and provision of…

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Q: What additional constraints and obligations do auditors face when offering nonaudit services to…

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Q: The auditor’s primary consideration is whether, and how, internal control prevents, or detects and…

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Q: Registered auditors have skills and knowledge to perform their functions and they should be…

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Q: Which of the below statements regarding the right of the auditor to attend for the shareholder…

A: The incorrect option is c. Internal Auditor doesn’t have the right to attend the shareholders…

Q: Discuss how each of the following could affect independence of mind and independence in appearance,…

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Q: The following independent situations raise questions about an auditor’s ethical conduct:   An…

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Q: Give an explanation of the legal foundation for suing a CPA. What defenses does the auditor have to…

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Q: In Crazy Eddie, the auditors’ work plan and results were viewed by the client, in part because the…

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Q: Roger Royce, CPA, has encountered a situation that he thinks may pose a threat to his independence…

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Q: What factors should auditors consider in deciding whether to accept or continue the engagement with…

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Q: n assessing whether to accept a client for an audit engagement, an auditor should consider the:

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Q: An auditor is required to communicate significant deficiencies in internal control to Audit…

A: Internal Control: An entity's board of directors, management, and other people are the ones who…

Q: What role does the auditor play in gaining a knowledge of internal control? What is the difference…

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Q: Do you think there are any circumstances when you should go outside the company to report financial…

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Q: How does an auditor’s commitment to the firm, the profession, and to colleagues influence whether…

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Q: Auditors are important because they are able to provide assurance of an organization's financial…

A: Familiarity threat is the threat that due to a long or close relationship with a client or employer,…

Q: • Describe some civil and criminal consequences if CPAS/auditors fail to follow professional…

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Q: he concept of materiality is less important for public accountants in determining:

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Q: Veronica is the information systems (IS) auditor of Puno Corporation. In the execution of the audit,…

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Q: What are some civil and criminal consequences if CPAs/auditors fail to follow professional…

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Q: do family firms need audit ? explain   what do we mean by auditors considering various risks related…

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Q: If there is a significant difference of opinion between a senior auditor and an audit manager on an…

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Q: Explain the legal basis for a cause of action against an auditor. What are the defenses available to…

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Q: Evaluate the following statement: “The corporate charter and the bylaws of a company are legal…

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Q: Which threat may occur when, because of a close relationship, a professional accountant becomes too…

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Q: Has the accounting profession created a situation in which auditors’ ethical behavior is impaired by…

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