2. What defenses might the auditors use to rebut any charges made about their audit? Case 6-6 Kay & Lee, LLPKay & Lee LLP was retained as the auditor for Holligan Industries to audit the financial statements required byprospective banks as a prerequisite to extending a loan to the client. The auditor knows whichever bank lends moneyto the client is likely to rely on the audited statements.After the audit report is issued, the bank that ultimately made the loan discovers that the client's inventory andaccounts receivable were overstated. The client subsequently went bankrupt and defaulted on the loan. The bankalleged that the auditor failed to communicate about the inadequacy of the client's internal recordkeeping and inven-tory control. Moreover, the bank claims that the auditors were grossly negligent in not discovering the overvaluationof inventory and accounts receivable.The auditors asserted that there was no way for them to know that the client included in the inventory account$1 million of merchandise in transit to a customer on December 31, 2015. The shipping terms were unclear so theauditors accepted management's representations in that regard (FOB Destination). As for the receivables, the audi-tors claimed the client falsified confirmations by sending them to a post office address, retrieving them, and thenconfirming the stated balances.

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27. An audit firm has been asked by a client to attend a meeting between the client and its bank where a new bank loan application is to be discussed. According to the Code of Professional Ethics for Accountants, what type of threat to objectivity will be created if the auditor attends this meeting? a. Self interest threat b. Intimidation threat c. None of the options d. Self review threat
29 From the following alternatives, choose the internal sources of audit evidence. a. Confirmation from Banker regarding the bank balance as per Bank Book b. Information from the storekeeper regarding closing inventory c. Confirmation from Debtors regarding the amount receivables from them. d. Confirmation from Creditors regarding the amount payable to them.
29 From the following alternatives, choose the internal sources of audit evidence. a. Confirmation from Banker regarding the bank balance as per Bank Book b. Information from the storekeeper regarding closing inventory c. Confirmation from Debtors regarding the amount receivables from them. d. Confirmation from Creditors regarding the amount payable to them. Clear my choice
4) Consider each situation independently and describe the audit opinion that should be given and explain why.a) The client estimated its Provision for Bad Debts based on an average of actual bad debts over the past five years. The client has always used this accounting policy when estimating this provision. The auditor considered the amount to be a reasonable one. The client has also properly accounted for and disclosed it in the financial statements. b) The client (a large department store) used the Last In First Out (LIFO) method to determine the cost of its closing stock. The IFRS’s does not allow the use of LIFO in accounting for inventory. The client is not willing to change this accounting policy. c) In rare circumstances e.g. when the client is not a going concern, in order to give a true and fair view, management may prepare financial statements on a basis other than going concern basis. The client which is no longer a going concern has still prepared the financial statements…
5-Choose an alternative which is not the external source of audit evidence. a. Confirmation from suppliers regarding the amount payable to them. b. Information from the Quality control department about quality control procedure adopted by the company c. Confirmation from Banker regarding the bank balance as per Pass Book d. Confirmation from customers regarding the amount receivables from them.
4. The starting point for the verification of the balance in the general bank account is to obtain: A. The client’s year-end bank statement B. The client’s cash account from the general ledger C. A bank reconciliation from the client D. A cutoff bank statement directly form the bank 5. Which of the following substantive audit procedures is most likely to be performed by the auditor to gather evidence in support of the balance per bank ? A. Compare to general ledger B. Trace to cash receipts journal C. Confirm directly to bank D. Trace items on the cut-off bank statement to bank reconciliation
2. In determining the validity of accounts receivable, which of the following would the auditor consider most reliable? a. Direct telephone communication between the auditor and debtor b. Confirmation replies received directly from customers c. Credits to accounts receivable from the cash receipts book after the close of business at year end d. Documentary evidence that supports the accounts receivable balance
MULTIPLE CHOICE: 4. An auditor who is engaged to examine the financial statements of a business entity will request cutoff bank statement primarily in order to: A. Detect lapping B. Detect kiting C. Verify reconciling items on the client’s bank reconciliation D. Verify the cash balance reported on the bank confirmation inquiry form 5. Which of the following auditing procedures would the auditor not apply to a cutoff bank statement? A. Trace year end outstanding checks and deposits in transit to the cutoff bank statement B. Reconcile the bank account as of the end of the cutoff period C. Compare dates, payees and endorsements on returned checks with the cash disbursements record D. Determine that the year-end deposit in transit was credited by the bank on the first working day of the following accounting period.
3. In the audit of loans payable, which of the following audit procedure would be most likely performed to validate the existence assertion? Group of answer choices a. Review loan contracts b. Sending loan confirmations c. Vouching of subsequent payments of loans d. Performing analytical procedures 4. You are auditing the December 31, 2021, accounts payable balance of one of your firm’s divisions. The division controller’s office has provided you with a schedule listing the creditors and the amount owed to each at December 31, 2021. Which of the following audit procedures would be your best choice for determining that no individual account payable has been omitted from the schedule? Group of answer choices a. Send confirmation requests to a randomly selected sample of creditors listed on the schedule b. Examine support for selected 2022 payments to creditors, ascertaining that those relating to 2022 are not on the schedule. c. Send confirmation requests to creditors that…
Kay & Lee LLP was retained as the auditor for Holligan Industries to audit the financial statements required by prospective banks as a prerequisite to extending a loan to the client. The auditor knows whichever bank lends money to the client is likely to rely on the audited statements. After the audit report is issued, the bank that ultimately made the loan discovers that the audit client’s inventory and accounts receivable were overstated. The client subsequently went bankrupt and defaulted on the loan. The bank alleged that the auditor failed to communicate about the inadequacy of the client’s internal recordkeeping and inventory control. Moreover, the bank claims that the auditors were grossly negligent in not discovering the overvaluation of inventory and accounts receivable. The auditors asserted that there was no way for them to know that the client included in the inventory account $1 million of merchandise in transit to a customer on December 31, 2015. The shipping terms…
Kay & Lee LLP was retained as the auditor for Holligan Industries to audit the financial statements required by prospective banks as a prerequisite to extending a loan to the client. The auditor knows whichever bank lends money to the client is likely to rely on the audited statements. After the audit report is issued, the bank that ultimately made the loan discovers that the audit client’s inventory and accounts receivable were overstated. The client subsequently went bankrupt and defaulted on the loan. The bank alleged that the auditor failed to communicate about the inadequacy of the client’s internal recordkeeping and inventory control. Moreover, the bank claims that the auditors were grossly negligent in not discovering the overvaluation of inventory and accounts receivable. The auditors asserted that there was no way for them to know that the client included in the inventory account $1 million of merchandise in transit to a customer on December 31, 2015. The shipping terms…