AUDITING+ASSURANCE 12MONTH ACCESS CARD
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ISBN: 9780135635131
Author: ARENS
Publisher: WILEY
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Explain the way by which given situation affect the evidence an individual accumulate in auditing fixed assets as compared with another audit in which the controls are excellent.
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Assume that the client’s internal controls over the recordingand classifying of fixed asset additions are considered deficient because the individualresponsible for recording new acquisitions has inadequate technical training and limitedexperience in accounting. How will this situation affect the evidence you should accumulate in auditing fixed assets as compared with another audit in which the controls areexcellent? Be as specific as possible.
Assume that the client’s internal controls over the recording and classifying of fixed asset additions are considered weak because the individual responsible for recording new acquisitions has inadequate technical training and limited experience in accounting. How will this situation affect the evidence you should accumulate in auditing fixed assets as compared with another audit in which the controls are excellent? Be as specific as possible.
which of the following regarding errors is correct
Select one:
a. it is easier for the auditor to detect because it is not intentional
b. misappropriation of assets is an kind of errors
c. it is more difficult for the auditor to detect because it is not intentional
d. intentional misstatement of the financial statements,
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- Are internal controls required even if an auditor doesn't plan to rely on them in his audit? Explain.arrow_forwardWhat steps should auditors take if during a compilation engagement they become aware that the financial statements are misleading?arrow_forwardwhich of the following regarding errors is correct Select one: a. intentional misstatement of the financial statements, b. misappropriation of assets is an kind of errors c. a mistake in recording the date of a sale invoice is an example of the errors d. it is more difficult for the auditor to detect because it is not intentionalarrow_forward
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