Audit Reports - Pre-Clarity Flashcards

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Must conform to GAAP

Consistency with prior period reporting is implied (must state if inconsistent)

Adequacy of disclosure is implied (must state if disclosures are lacking)

Opinion is provided - provides assurance

Must be signed by the auditor and dated.

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If inconsistent- an Unqualified Opinion is OK

Explanatory paragraph after Opinion is added

Otherwise - Qualified Opinion issued

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Accounting Errors

Reclassifications

Prospective treatment of a new principle

Accounting Estimate Change

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The opinion states that the financial statements are fairly presented in all material respects

The opinion states if the financials are in conformity with GAAP.

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Title - States that the auditor is independent

Address - whomever hired the auditor

Introduction Paragraph

Scope Paragraph

Opinion Paragraph

Signed and Dated by Author

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GAAS was followed (IF SEC company- uses the standard of the PCAOB)
Reasonable assurance about material misstatements was obtained.
Financial statements and disclosures are supported by evidence.
Management estimates evaluated
Accounting principles evaluated
Financial Statement presentation evaluated
Reasonable basis exists for an opinion

If any scope limitations exist- the auditor tries to work around them and still issue an unqualified opinion if possible.

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A prior year’s Financial Statement used for comparative purposes must also meet criteria for an Unqualified Opinion

If an exception arises- the Explanatory and Opinion paragraphs will address the issue

If a prior year’s issue has been corrected - issue an Unqualified opinion and ignore the past issue

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Includes:

Immaterial GAAP issues
Going Concern worries
Auditor shares responsibility
Emphasizing a particular aspect of Financial Statements
Unqualified Opinion/Assurances not affected

Explanatory paragraph added after opinion

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A qualified opinion creates reduced assurances.

It results from scope limitations or major inconsistencies.

It includes material problems with GAAP- disclosures- or segment reporting.

If there is an issue that causes a Qualified Opinion- the explanatory paragraph goes after the Scope and before the Opinion paragraphs and the Opinion paragraph refers to the issue as well.

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Qualified opinion is issued.

Scope paragraph modified

Explanatory paragraph between Scope and Opinion paragraphs

Opinion paragraph points out scope limitation

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Qualified opinion is issued.

Scope paragraph remains unchanged

Explanatory paragraph between Scope and Opinion paragraphs

Opinion paragraph points out inconsistency

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States that an opinion cannot be issued.

Includes severe Scope limitation

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Very material GAAP and Disclosure issues would cause an Adverse Opinion.

If there is an issue that causes an Adverse Opinion- the explanatory paragraph goes after
the Scope and Before the Opinion paragraphs and the Opinion paragraph refers to the issue as well

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Disclosed in Introductory Paragraph.

Doesn’t name the other auditor without permission.

Referenced in Opinion paragraph and division of responsibility indicated

If other auditor is not referenced- then you take responsibility for their conclusions- so consideration of independence- experience- credentials- etc required

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Compilations are governed by SSARS (Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services)

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Non-SEC (non-public) registrants only.

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Accountant puts together financial statements with information PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT.

No opinion is expressed- and no assurances are given.

Independence is not required.

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Disclosures not necessary must state that they are not included

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SSARS (Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services)

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Reviews give limited assurance.

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Analytical procedures are required for reviews.

Compare results to documented predictions.

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Financial statements are presented with no opinion expressed- and limited assurances are given.

Independence is required for a review engagement.

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A prospective financial statement that uses normal circumstances.

General and limited use allowed.

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A prospective financial statement using hypothetical situations.

Only limited use by the client is allowed.

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Independence is required

Only limited use by the client is allowed.

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No disclosure required.

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Accrue if estimable.

Explanatory paragraph if not estimable.

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Auditor assesses need for explanatory paragraph based on loss likelihood.

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Gain contingencies are not reported.

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It doesn’t. Opinion is Unqualifed.

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Qualified Opinion is issued.

Similar to Scope Limitation.

Explanatory paragraph after Scope Paragraph.

Opinion refers to GAAP issue.

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Adverse opinion is issued.

Same paragraph structure as a Qualified opinion.

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Unqualified opinion with an Emphasis is OK

Explanatory paragraph is added after Opinion paragraph.

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An audit performed under governmental auditing standards (GAS).

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GAS is more strict that GAAS.

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A report on internal control is required.

GAAS and GAS don’t require the I/C report.

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