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Introduction: Audit is the activity performed by the professional known as the auditor. In audit the validity and reliability of the information given by the company is correct of not. True and fair view of the books of accounts is shown in the
Altering audit documentation undermines the integrity of the Board’s inspection processes. It is considered as fraud to alter audit documentation inaccurately.
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Introduction: Audit is the activity performed by the professional known as the auditor. In audit the validity and reliability of the information given by the company is correct of not. True and fair view of the books of accounts is shown in the balance sheet of the company and annually present to the shareholder and boards of director of the company.
Need to worry about the outcome of the inspection taking place of an audit engagement.
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Introduction: Audit is the activity performed by the professional known as the auditor. In audit the validity and reliability of the information given by the company is correct of not. True and fair view of the books of accounts is shown in the balance sheet of the company and annually present to the shareholder and boards of director of the company.
The process that might include auditor doing fraudulent act by altering audit documentation.
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Introduction: Audit is the activity performed by the professional known as the auditor. In audit the validity and reliability of the information given by the company is correct of not. True and fair view of the books of accounts is shown in the balance sheet of the company and annually present to the shareholder and boards of director of the company.
Awareness of improper alteration of audit documentation to inform them.
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AUDITING-TEXT (LOOSELEAF)
- Refer to Exhibit 2.5 and answer the following questions. a. (Sections 101, 104, and 105) How does the establishment and operation of the PCAOB help to ensure quality external audits? How will audit firm inspections and investigations by the PCAOB help ensure high audit quality? b. (Sections 201-203) How do Sections 201-203 address audit ()r independence concerns? c. (Section 206) What is a cooling-off period, and how does it address auditor independence concerns? d. (Section 301) How do the audit committee requirements help ensure effective corporate governance? e. (Sections 302 and 906) How do the officer certification requirements help to address the risk of fraud in publicly traded organizations? What is the likelihood that a CFO who is committing fraudulent financial reporting would sign the certification falsely, and what are your reactions to that possibility? f. (Section 401) How does this section relate to the Enron fraud? g. (Section 404) How do the management assessment and audit or attestation of internal controls contained in this section help to address the risk of fraud in publicly traded organizations? h. (Section 407) Why is it important that at least one member of the audit committee be a financial expert? What are the financial reporting implications if the audit committee does not have any individuals serving on it who possess financial expertise? i. (Section 802) How does this section relate to the Enron fraud?arrow_forward21)An audit engagement letter A.May not be prepared each period for a recurring audit engagement B.Is prepared for the benefit of the audit, audit client and general public C.Shall include specific audit procedures to be performed by the auditor D.Is usually sent by auditor to the client upon the commencement of the audit 22)The engagement letter A.Can affect legal responsibility to the client B.Can be used to alter the auditor’s responsibilities under the standards on auditing C.Is used only if it is an engagement, but has no effect for review or compilation services D.Affects the CPA firm’s responsibility to external users of audited financial statements 23)Which of the following is notinvolved during pre-planning phase? A.Obtaining information about client’s legal obligation B.Obtaining an engagement letter C.Selecting staff for engagement D.Deciding whether to accept or continue an audit engagement 24)Which of the following matters is least likely to be discussed in an…arrow_forward20. To correct all errors they discover in the accounting records for the year under audit. The auditors should prepare adjusting journal entries for material items only. Because they are concerned with the fairness, not the preciseness, of the client's financial statements. Select one:TrueFalsearrow_forward
- 11)An auditor’s engagement letter most likely will include A.A request for permission to contact the client’s lawyer for assistance in identifying litigation, claims, and assessments. B.A reminder that management is responsible for illegal acts committed by employees. C.The auditor’s preliminary assessment of the risk factors relating to misstatements arising from fraudulent financial reporting. D.Management’s acknowledgment of its responsibility for such internal control as it determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement. 12)Early appointment of the independent auditor will enableA. A more thorough examination to be performed. B.A proper study and evaluation of internal control to be performed. C.Sufficient competent evidential matter to be obtained. D.A more efficient examination to be planned. 13)An auditor who accepts an audit engagement and does not possess the industryexpertise of the business entity,…arrow_forwardAt the closing meeting, a representative of the top management of the auditeeorganisation informs the auditor that they have now implemented a processto correct a serious nonconformity that the auditor found on the first day of atwo-day Stage 2 audit. The representative of top management proposes thatthe auditor examine the process during the meeting and then withdraw thenonconformity report. How should the auditor respond?arrow_forwardThe internal auditors of Brown Electrical Company report to the controller. Because of changes made in the past year to several of the transaction processing programs, the internal auditors created a new test data set. The external auditors requested that the old data set also be run. The internal auditors, embarrassed, explained that they overwrote the original test data set. Required: Outline any potential risks, and determine the courses of action the external auditor should take.arrow_forward
- Smith and Johns, a CPA firm, was approached by Pioneer Company to conduct an audit for its financial statements for the year 2020. Smith and Johns asked Pioneer Company to grant it an approval to contact the predecessor auditor before giving its acceptance on the new engagement. Smith and Johns would most probably inquire the predecessor auditor about the following issue(s): * Management integrity Fraud and illegal acts committed in pri years Reasons for change of auditors All of the above None of the abovearrow_forwardThe internal auditors of Tantacle Electrical Company report to the controller. Because of changes made in the past year to several of the transaction processing programs, the internal auditors created a new test data set. The external auditors requested that the old date set also be run. The internal auditors, embarrassed, explained that they overwrote the original test data set.Outline any potential risks and determine the courses of action the external auditor should take.arrow_forwardCredPoint SAOG Company is unhappy with the audit report and threatens to change auditors next year. CredPoint SAOG is the biggest client of the auditor. The auditor’s independence may be compromised, as CredPoint SAOG is their biggest client and they do not want to lose such a client. Therefore, the auditor may issue a audit report that is favourable to CredPoint SAOG. Which threat may occur when a professional accountant may be deterred from acting objectively by threats, actual or perceived? a-Intimidation threats b-Self-interest threats c-Self-review threats d-Advocacy threatsarrow_forward
- Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Q...AccountingISBN:9781305080577Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. RittenbergPublisher:South-Western College PubAuditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course L...AccountingISBN:9781337619455Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. RittenbergPublisher:Cengage Learning
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