Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit
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ISBN: 9781305080577
Author: Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 7, Problem 58FF
a.
To determine
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.
Concerned topic for potential auditor that inherent and control risks at Kid Castle.
b.
To determine
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.
Review the financial statements and decision taken by the auditor that is likely to be concluded that there was a heightened risk of fraud.
c.
To determine
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.
Recommendation for the auditor plan to conduct more substantive
d.
To determine
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.
Give details about the appropriateness of hiring a foreign audit firm to conduct the majority of audit work on an engagements and on BSP’s action.
e.
To determine
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.
Design the frame work for showing quality professional decisions and where the things were wrong and other changes that should have been implied for different result.
f.
To determine
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 risk involved by audit firm in attempting to audit a company in an international location.
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