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ISBN: 9781260299366
Author: Ray Whittington, Kurt Pany
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 20, Problem 32OQ
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Select the most likely CPA engagement for the given situation.
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The following are various activities an auditor doesduring audit planning.1. Determine the likely users of the financial statements.2. Identify whether any specialists are required for the engagement.3. Send an engagement letter to the client.4. Tour the client’s plant and offices.5. Compare key ratios for the company to those for industry competitors.6. Review management’s risk management controls and procedures.7. Review accounting principles unique to the client’s industry.8. Identify potential related parties that may require disclosure.For each procedure, indicate which of the first four parts of audit planning the procedureprimarily relates to: (1) accept client and perform initial audit planning; (2) understandthe client’s business and industry; (3) assess client business risk; (4) perform preliminaryanalytical procedures.
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•The audit is a …(a).. control…(b)..for securing the …(c)..of the company and its directors. The audit function is a product of the …(d)..of …(e)..and as such it is a …(f)..not a static one. The profession must continue to be …(g)..to the …(h)..needs of the various…(i)..groups. The emergence of the kind of …(j)..gap to which reference has already been made, represents a potential …(k)..to the future of the …(l).. As auditors and the apparent users of audited financial statement change, society may …(m)..roles formerly considered acceptable. Professional groups, such as auditors, must continually be…
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7. Which of the following involves coordinating the company’s activities a smooth-running operation?a. Auditingb. Controllingc. Planningd. Directing
8. Which of the following statement about internal reports is true?a. Most internal reports are summarized rather than detailed.b. Internal reports focus on general purpose needs of users.c. The content of internal report extends beyond the double-entry accounting system.d. Internal reports are often very general.
9. Which one of the following describes internal reports?a. They are often audited by CPAs.b. They are highly regulated by SEC.c. They are aggregated.d. They are detailed.
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- Indicate whether each statement describes financial accounting or managerial accounting. The information is directed at external users who are making decisions pertaining to investing, extending credit, and other decisions. The principal users are the organizations managers. The key focus is on the entity as a whole. The rules and principles are very flexible. The information gathered is usually available after an independent audit has been completed.arrow_forwardCompile a full set of notes which you will use to prepare for the training session that you are required to present. The notes should include: a) The steps a professional accountant should take in applying the conceptual framework approach. b) An explanation of the five categories of threats suggested by the code. c) A brief description of six general safeguards in an audit firm’s work environment that will ensure that threats to compliance with the fundamental principles are addressed appropriatelyarrow_forwardThe primary objective of compliance auditing is toa. Give an opinion on financial statements.b. Develop a basis for a report on internal control.c. Perform a study of effective and efficient use of resources.d. Determine whether client personnel are following laws, rules, regulations, and policiesarrow_forward
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