Required information Potential Misstatements in the Auditing of Inventory Read the overview below and complete the activities that follow. Because of its importance and typically high dollar value on the balance sheet of a manufacturing entity, the audit of inventory is important and often high risk. As such, auditors must take additional care when auditing this area due to the capacity for both errors and fraud. CONCEPT REVIEW: When identifying misstatements in testing inventory, it is important to consider the control environment to determine if the misstatements found are indicators of client error or intentional fraud 1. Inventories with a high risk of 2. Purchasing and cash disbursements can provide opportunity for by employees considering information about the client and its environment, the auditors must assess the 3 risks of material misstatement related to assertions about inventory may be warranted as a signficant risk 5 4 Audit procedures for consignment inventory could include a comparison of the physical inventory with the client's Tests used to help identify the structure of controls help to evaluate the client's internal control

Required information Potential Misstatements in the Auditing of Inventory Read the overview below and complete the activities that follow. Because of its importance and typically high dollar value on the balance sheet of a manufacturing entity, the audit of inventory is important and often high risk. As such, auditors must take additional care when auditing this area due to the capacity for both errors and fraud. CONCEPT REVIEW: When identifying misstatements in testing inventory, it is important to consider the control environment to determine if the misstatements found are indicators of client error or intentional fraud 1. Inventories with a high risk of 2. Purchasing and cash disbursements can provide opportunity for by employees considering information about the client and its environment, the auditors must assess the 3 risks of material misstatement related to assertions about inventory may be warranted as a signficant risk 5 4 Audit procedures for consignment inventory could include a comparison of the physical inventory with the client's Tests used to help identify the structure of controls help to evaluate the client's internal control

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337619455

Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Publisher:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Chapter11: Auditing Inventory, Goods And Services, And Accounts Payable: The Acquisition And Payment Cycle

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