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Auditing and Assurance Services (16th Edition)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9780134065823
Author: Alvin A. Arens, Randal J. Elder, Mark S. Beasley, Chris E. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 18RQ
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Identify the impact on auditor’s planned reliance on tests of details of balances from the unacceptable results from tests of controls and substantive procedures.
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Auditing and Assurance Services (16th Edition)
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- The risk that material errors will not be detected is directly controllable by the auditor through substantive tests of details and other substantive audit procedures. IS THE STATEMENT TRUE OR FALSE? WHY?arrow_forwardAre internal controls required even if an auditor doesn't plan to rely on them in his audit? Explain.arrow_forwardIn deciding upon the acceptable risk of incorrect acceptance for an account, an auditor considers each of the following except a. Audit risk. b.Tolerable error. c.The risk that internal controls fail to detect material misstatements that have occurred. d. The risk that analytical procedures and other tests fail to detect material errors that occur and that are not detected by internal control.arrow_forward
- What are the benefits of subtantive test of transactions in auditing?arrow_forwardIncorporating elements of unpredictability in the selection of audit procedures to be performed by auditors is important.Explain whyarrow_forwardWhat is tolerable misstatement? How do auditors use it when deciding whether account balancesare fairly recorded?arrow_forward
- Which of the following is true when the auditor determines the client has a low risk of material misstatement? O increased reliance on substantive tests of transactions and account balances O increased reliance on testing of controls O detection risk is assessed as low O inherent risk is assessed as higharrow_forwardWhy is the audit team more concerned with controlling the exposure to the risk of overreliancethan with the risk of underreliance?a. Only the risk of overreliance results in an incorrect audit decision.b. The risk of underreliance is not related to the audit team’s study and evaluation of internalcontrol.c. The risk of overreliance can ultimately result in the audit team’s failing to reduce auditrisk to acceptable levels.d. The risk of underreliance can be controlled by performing tests of controls during theinterim period.arrow_forwardIdentify situations in which auditors addexplanatory language to an unmodifiedopinion.arrow_forward
- The risk of a material misstatement in the financial statements arising due to error or omission as a result of factors other than the failure of controls is called: a. Control Risk b. Inherent Risk c. Audit Risk d. Detection Riskarrow_forwardThe auditor faces a risk that the examination will not detect material misstatements in the financial statements. In regard to minimizing this risk, the auditor primarily relies on: a. Substantive tests b. Internal control c. Tests of controls d. Statistical analysisarrow_forwardEXPLAIN.Which of the following is not done by an auditor when obtaining an understanding of an entity's internal controls? Identify the types of potential misstatements that can occur. Consider the operating effectiveness of the internal controls. Design substantive tests. Consider factors that affect the risk of material misstatements.arrow_forward
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