Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
21st Edition
ISBN: 9781259916984
Author: WHITTINGTON, Ray, Pany, Kurt
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Identify the type of engagement in the given statement.
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CPAs become involved in a variety of types of engagements. For each of the following statements, indicate whether it relates to an examination (E), review (R), or agreed-upon procedures (A) engagement. If the statement does not relate to examinations, reviews, or agreed-upon procedures, select None.
a. the cpa need not be independent to perform this service
b. the term"We are not aware of any material modifications that should be made" is often included in the report
c. the report issued provides "limited assurance"
d. the procedures involved are generally limited to inquiry and analytical procedures.
e. this type of engagement provides more assurance than a review
In an attest engagement, the CPA can issue a report on the
a.
Subject Matter
Client’s assertion on the subject matter
Yes
Yes
b.
Subject Matter
Client’s assertion on the subject matter
No
No
c.
Subject Matter
Client’s assertion on the subject matter
Yes
No
d.
Subject Matter
Client’s assertion on the subject matter
No
Yes
Auditors are required on every engagement to obtain a representation letter from the client.
a. What are the objectives of the client’s representation letter?
b. Who should prepare and sign the client’s representation letter?
c. When should the client’s representation letter be obtained?
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