Required (kindly explain): 1. Why is it necessary to examine the lapsing schedule for additions and disposals of property, plant and equipment? 2. How do auditors test the reasonableness of the estimates used in relation to PPE (e.g. depreciation method, useful life, residual value?) 3. What are the procedures involved in determining the reasonableness of the depreciation expense during the year?

Required (kindly explain): 1. Why is it necessary to examine the lapsing schedule for additions and disposals of property, plant and equipment? 2. How do auditors test the reasonableness of the estimates used in relation to PPE (e.g. depreciation method, useful life, residual value?) 3. What are the procedures involved in determining the reasonableness of the depreciation expense during the year?

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

Chapter12: Auditing Long-lived Assets And Merger And Acquisition Activity

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Required (kindly explain answers): 1. Why is it necessary to examine the lapsing schedule for additions and disposals of property, plant and equipment? 2. How do auditors test the reasonableness of the estimates used in relation to PPE (e.g. depreciation method, useful life, residual value?) 3. What are the procedures involved in determining the reasonableness of the depreciation expense during the year?
In performing risk assessment procedures for property, plant and equipment, an auditor may inquire of the client personnel which of the following questions? A. Are depreciation policies in accordance with applicable financial reporting framework? B. Are disposals of PPE properly utilized, removed from records including depreciation, and recorded in correct accounting period? C. All of the choices D. Are all PPE , including finance leases, properly authorized, recorded in accordance with the capitalization threshold (ex. 10,000) and in correct accounting period?
The least effective means for the auditor to determine whether a recorded intangible asset possesses the characteristic of an asset is Vouch the purchase by reference to underlying documentation. Inquire as to the status of the patent application. Evaluate the future revenue-producing capacity of the intangible asset Analyze the research and development expenditures to determine that only those expenditures possessing future economic benefits have been capitalized.
In performing risk assessment procedures for property, plant and equipment, an auditor may inquire of the client personnel which of the following questions? A. Are all property, plant and equipment purchases, including finance leases, properly authorized, recorded in accordance with the capitalization threshold (e.g., P10,000) and in correct accounting period? B. Are depreciation policies in accordance with applicable financial reporting framework? C. All of the choices. D. Are disposals of property, plant and equipment properly authorized, removed from records including depreciation, and recorded in correct accounting period?
The least effective means for the auditor to determine whether a recorded intangible asset possesses the characteristic of an asset is a. Vouch the purchase by reference to underlying documentation. b. Inquire as to the status of the patent application. c. Evaluate the future revenue-producing capacity of the intangible asset. d. Analyze the research and development expenditures to determine that only those expenditures possessing future economic benefits have been capitalized.
According to IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment, which, if any, of the following statements about depreciation are correct? The main purpose of depreciation is to reflect the fall in value of an asset over its useful life When an asset is revalued, subsequent depreciation relating to the amount of the revaluation should be debited to the revaluation surplus rather than to the income statement The provision for depreciation ensures that there are funds available to replace an asset when this becomes necessary, though in times of inflation, additional amounts may need to be set aside A change in depreciation method constitutes a change in accounting policy and must be accounted for as such
According to IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment, which, if any, of the following statements about depreciation are correct? The main purpose of depreciation is to reflect the fall in value of an asset over its useful life When an asset is revalued, subsequent depreciation relating to the amount of the revaluation should be debited to the revaluation surplus rather than to the income statement The provision for depreciation ensures that there are funds available to replace an asset when this becomes necessary, though in times of inflation, additional amounts may need to be set aside A change in depreciation method constitutes a change in accounting policy and must be accounted for as such A (1) and (4) B (2) and (3) C (4) only D None of the statements is correct
Which of the following best describes the independent auditor's approach to obtaining satisfaction concerning depreciation expense in the income statement? a.Review the mathematical accuracy of the amounts charged to income as a result of depreciation expens b.Determine the method of computing depreciation expense and ascertain that it is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principle c.Support the basis of depreciable assets and the depreciation expens d.Reconcile the amount of depreciation expense to those amounts credited to accumulated depreciation account e.Select a sample of equipment items in the manufacturing facility and vouch back to the recorded subsidiary ledge r.s.e.s.e.ry ledger.
In the examination of property, plant, and equipment, the auditor tries to determine all of the followingexcept theA. Effectiveness of the internal control structureB. Authorization of property abandoned during the yearC. Presence of an insurance policy related to property, plant, and equipmentD. Availability of company’s depreciation policyE. None of them
16. In performing risk assessment procedures for property, plant and equipment, an auditor may inquire of the client personnel which of the following questions? Group of answer choices Are depreciation policies in accordance with applicable financial reporting framework? Are disposals of property, plant and equipment properly authorized, removed from records including depreciation, and recorded in correct accounting period? Are all property, plant and equipment purchases, including finance leases, properly authorized, recorded in accordance with the capitalization threshold (e.g., P10,000) and in correct accounting period? All of the choices.
When an independent valuation expert advises an entity that the salvage value of its plant and machinery had drastically changed and thus the change is material, the entity should (a) Retrospectively change the depreciation charge based on the revised salvage value. (b) Change the depreciation charge and treat it as a correction of an error. (c) Change the annual depreciation for the current year and future years. (d) Ignore the effect of the change on annual depreciation, because changes in salvage values would normally affect the future only since these are expected to be recovered in future.
1) The auditors analyze repairs and maintenance expense to: a)determine that plant & equipment accounts are not understated. b)determine that all maintenance items are recorded. c)determine that plant & equipment accounts are not overstated d)determine that maintenance expense amounts are authorized. 2)In auditing valuation of property, plant and equipment when its value is impaired, the auditors should: a)recalculate the depreciation expense on the item. b)recompute the net book value of the item. c)vouch the purchase of the item. d)evaluate the valuation model used for the item. 3)Which of the following best describes why auditors audit leased assets in conjunction with the audit of property, plant & equipment? a)Management may choose to lease assets rather than buy them. b)Leased assets have a higher risk of misstatement. c)Most leased assets should be capitalized.d)Repairs and maintenance expense is affected by leased assets. 4)Which of the following best…