Accounting Information Systems
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Author: Ulric J. Gelinas, Richard B. Dull, Patrick Wheeler, Mary Callahan Hill
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Chapter 7, Problem 1SP
Summary Introduction
To compare: The internal control of the COSO ERM framework and SAS No. 78/ COSO 2013 internal control.
Introduction:
It is an information structure which collects and manages data of an organization which can be utilized by analysts, managers, and other decision making authorities of an organization.
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As discussed in the chapter, the results of test of control should ultimately influence the auditors audit strategy.
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Explain the differences between an audit of internal controls as required by AS 2201, and the testing of internal controls for the purposes of expressing an opinion on the financial statement as mandated by AU-C 315. Refer to the standards in your answer.
Your audit supervisor stated it was important for you to understand AU-C 315. Which organization is the source of the standard? What is the subject of the standard?
The PCAOB website has a reference tool that allows you to find analogous ASB standards and IAASB standards. What is the analogous AICPA (ASB) standard for PCAOB AS 2305? What is the analogous IAASB standard? Explain.
Your audit supervisor indicated that you would be relying on work done by internal auditors and suggested that you look at SAS No. 128. What AU-C section is associated with SAS No. 128?
Based on PSA 120, in an audit engagement, the one responsible in establishing internal controls is:
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Chapter 7 Solutions
Accounting Information Systems
Ch. 7 - Describe organizational governance.Ch. 7 - Prob. 2RQCh. 7 - Describe the eight elements of ERM.Ch. 7 - Describe and compare risks and opportunities.Ch. 7 - Prob. 5RQCh. 7 - Prob. 6RQCh. 7 - Prob. 7RQCh. 7 - What is COSO?Ch. 7 - Prob. 9RQCh. 7 - Prob. 10RQ
Ch. 7 - Prob. 11RQCh. 7 - Prob. 12RQCh. 7 - Prob. 13RQCh. 7 - Prob. 14RQCh. 7 - Prob. 15RQCh. 7 - Prob. 16RQCh. 7 - Prob. 17RQCh. 7 - Prob. 18RQCh. 7 - Prob. 19RQCh. 7 - Prob. 1DQCh. 7 - Prob. 2DQCh. 7 - Prob. 3DQCh. 7 - Provide five examples of potential conflict...Ch. 7 - Prob. 5DQCh. 7 - Prob. 6DQCh. 7 - Prob. 7DQCh. 7 - Prob. 8DQCh. 7 - Prob. 9DQCh. 7 - Prob. 1SPCh. 7 - Match the concept in List 1 with the definition or...Ch. 7 - Match the concept in List 1 with the definition or...Ch. 7 - Prob. 4SPCh. 7 - Prob. 1PCh. 7 - Prob. 2PCh. 7 - Prob. 3PCh. 7 - Prob. 4PCh. 7 - Prob. 6P
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