EBK AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES: A SY
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781260687668
Author: Jr
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL LEARNING SOLN.(CC)
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.20MCQ
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Concept Introduction:Preliminary engagement activities are preformed before accepting the audit engagement. These activities include understanding the client and its business, determining the audit engagement team.
To choose: The correct option.
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Choose the preliminary engagement activity of an auditor.
O a. Establishing an understanding of the term overall audit strategy
O b. Assist the management in identifying and evaluating events
O c Establishing an understanding of the terms of the engagement
O d. Establishing an understanding of the term of audit planning
Which of the following documents or/ and procedures should be used by the auditor to gain a better understanding of the client ?
1 .Discussion with management
2. Communications with certain entities working in the same industry sector
3. Predecessor auditor assessment of the internal control
4. All answers are correct
Audit planning is a vital area of the audit primarily conducted at the beginning of audit process to ensure that appropriate attention is devoted to important areas, potential problems are promptly identified, work is completed expeditiously and work is properly coordinated.
Required:
b. Describe sources of relevant information for understanding a client's business.
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