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What is the Group Engagement Partner responsible for?

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Group Audit Engagement Direction - Supervision - Performance and the Audit Report

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What should be documented with respect to fraud risk factors in an audit?

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Any fraud risks identified that could lead to material misstatement

Audit procedures performed to assess risks

Nature of communication made to audit committee and company management

Disclosure to third parties regarding fraud not normally the auditor’s responsibility

Fraud by management should normally be reported to the audit committee- NOT the SEC.

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What is the purpose of the Audit Committee?

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Responsible for Hiring Auditor

Oversees Internal Control

Must Agree with Auditor on: Responsibility of the Parties- Audit Fee- Timing of the Audit- Audit Plan

Acts as Liaison Between Auditor and the Board

Auditor Communicates Concerns about: Internal Control Deficiencies- Errors- Fraud- Illegal Activities

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What is the independence requirement for Compilations?

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Independence NOT required for Compilations

No Internal Control work allowed

No assurance given

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Who is on the Group Engagement Team?

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Firm Partners; Group Engagement Partner; Audit Staff

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How is Audit Risk calculated?

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Inherent Risk x Control Risk x Detection Risk

Risk that material mistakes- errors- omissions- or fraud will result in an inaccurate audit report

Based on Auditor Judgment

Measured in both Qualitative and Quantitative

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What is the Hierarchy of Authoritative Literature?

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  1. Statements on Auditing Standards (SAS)
  2. Auditing Interpretations- AICPA Guides & SOPs
  3. Industry Articles (no authority)
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How can analytical procedures be performed in audit planning?

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The auditor can compare actual versus forecasted numbers.

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How is audit strategy mapped out?

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Auditor determines what the reporting objectives are.

Auditor determines the scope of the audit.

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What is the role of a Component Auditor

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Audit a component of the entity

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What is management’s responsibility with respect to the financial statements?

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Management is responsible for financial statements and adequacy of disclosures.

Presentation & Disclosure
Existence (Tests Overstatements)
Rights & Obligations
Completeness (Tests Understatements)
Valuation & Allocation

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Describe Control Risk

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Risk that internal control will not detect error or fraud

Auditor cannot control this.

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When should an auditor be hired in relation to the balance sheet date for optimum audit planning and efficiency?

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The earlier the auditor is hired- the better for audit planning and efficiency.

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What should the Group Engagement Team do if a Component Auditor audits a Significant Component due to Financial Materiality?

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Audit the Financial Information

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What is the difference between fraud and errors?

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Errors are unintentional- fraud is intentional.

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What is the auditor’s responsibility for detecting theft or fraud?

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Auditors are not responsible for detecting theft or fraud.

Instead- they are responsible for providing REASONABLE ASSURANCE that the financial statements are not materially misstated.

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What should the Group Engagement Team do if a Component Auditor audits a Significant Component due to Risk of Material Misstatement?

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Perform Audit Procedures

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What questions must an auditor ask with respect to procedures carried out by assistants?

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Were they adequately performed? (Review the working papers)

Are the results consistent with the audit report?

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What red flags may indicate higher risk in an audit?

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Management compensation tied to stock
Aggressive financial forecasting
Former auditor disagreed with Management
Records not available for audit

Current audit procedures may need to be reconsidered if red flags exist.

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What should be included in an audit engagement agreement?

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Note: must be written

Objectives of Engagement
Limitations of Engagement
Responsibilities of Management - Provide written assertions
Responsibilities of Auditor - Limited error/fraud responsibility
Expectations of Access to Records
Financial Statements (and Disclosures) are Management’s Responsibility
Compliance with Laws
Internal Control

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What type of assurance is provided by a Compilation?

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Compilations are not an assurance service. No assurance is provided.

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What are attestation services?

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CPA expresses a conclusion about an assertion - Compliance with laws

NOT considered a Consulting engagement

Independence Required

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Describe the key components of maintaining auditor independence.

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Auditor must be independent in fact and appearance

Honesty

No direct financial interest

No indirect material financial interest

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What type of assurance is provided by Review services?

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Reviews provide NEGATIVE assurance.

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What quality control activities are undertaken by CPA firms with audit practices?
Firm Leadership exhibits quality and leads by example and sets the tone for the organization Firm should Monitor and document that its policies and procedures are being followed Firm should have Relevant Ethical Requirements Acceptance and continuance of client engagements should continue to be evaluated for client integrity- auditor competency- and legality Firm should have competent and ethical personnel Firm engagements are performed- supervised- and reviewed in accordance with professional standards and regulations.
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What should an auditor do prior to accepting an audit engagement?
Review the previous financial statements Speak to third parties Contact predecessor auditor to evaluate whether engagement should be accepted (must have client permission)
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Describe the limitations on Prospective Financial Statements?
Report is restricted to specified users. Agreed-upon procedures are implemented.
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Describe Inherent Risk.
Which transactions have a higher level of risk? Auditor cannot control
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Which literature governs Compilation services?
SSARS - Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services These govern reporting for non-public entities only
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What are the three factors that affect/influence fraud?
Fraud is born out of: Rationalization Incentive Opportunity (RIO)
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Describe Detection Risk.
Will the auditor fail to detect a material misstatement? Auditor CAN control Do testing at year-end Increase substantive testing Run more effective tests
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Whose responsibility is it to FIND and PREVENT fraud?
It is Management's responsibility.
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What is the purpose of adjusting audit procedures in light of fraud risk factors identified during an audit?
Strives to make audit engagement procedures less patterned and predictable Re-evaluates management's application of accounting procedures Finds and assigns audit personnel with relevant skills in this area
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What is the independence requirement for a Review?
Reviews require independence. No Internal Control work allowed Performs analytical procedures No material indirect financial interest allowed No immaterial direct financial interest allowed
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When can audit procedures be performed at interim dates?
If Control Risk for the accounts and/or transactions is low- audit procedures can be performed at interim dates. The auditor then reviews changes in the balances at year-end.
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What is the primary duty of an auditor?
To provide users of financial information with REASONABLE ASSURANCE that the financial statements are not materially misstated.
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What is the auditor's responsibility with respect to fraud and illegal acts?
Assess the RISK that such things will lead to material misstatements Design the audit to provide reasonable assurance against fraud- illegal acts that directly and materially affect the financial statements Report ALL management fraud to the audit committee (minor fraud by low-level employees not reported to committee) Perform required inquiries and procedures (management inquiries- analytical procedures- discussions with audit personnel about fraud)
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Who establishes the Materiality threshold for the Component Auditor?
The Group Engagement Team; The Materiality threshold must be lower than the Group Materiality threshold
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What is the role of the Group Engagement Team?
Develop Audit Strategy; Communicate with Component Auditors; Perform work on the Consolidation Process; Evaluate Audit Conclusions; Understand work of Component Auditors;
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What must an auditor have in order to discuss issues relating to a predecessor auditor's work?
If issues relating to predecessor auditor's work on previous Financial Statements come up during the current audit- Auditor must have client's permission to discuss the issue.
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What responses should an auditor take based on different levels of acceptable detection risk (DR)? What type of tests should be performed?
Less Acceptable DR = Run More Substantive Tests More Acceptable DR = Run Less Substantive Tests More Substantive Tests (DR down) = Less Audit Risk; (AR = IR x CR x DR) Less Substantive Tests (DR up) = More Audit Risk; (AR = IR x CR x DR)
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For what does an auditor use professional skepticism?
To plan the scope of the audit To plan the objectives of the audit
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Why does an Auditor do if they suspect legal proceedings could contribute to a Material Misstagement?
Contact Client external counsel through a Letter of Inquiry
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What are quantitative measurements versus non-quantitative measurements with respect to risk?
Quantitative Measurements - Inherent- Control- and Detection Risk can all be measured in terms of percentages Non-Quantitative Measurements - Inherent- Control- and Detection Risk can all be measured in terms of acceptable ranges
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When can an auditor accept an engagement offered after the year is already closed?
The auditor can take the engagement if they are able to overcome the limitations of the engagement.
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What questions should be asked by an auditor prior to taking an engagement?
Note: must have permission of client to contact predecessor auditor (no permission = no engagement) Why the Auditor Change? Any Serious Discussions with Audit Committee? How is Management Integrity? Disagreements? How was Internal Control? Understand Industry or Be Willing to Learn Consider Scope Limitation - Limited evidence available = no engagement
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What was the effect of the SOX Act of 2002?
Created PCAOB Designates Officer responsibility for internal control Must disclose significant internal control weaknesses to auditor and audit committee Must disclose any level of fraud discovered by employees with internal control responsibilities
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Describe Due Professional Care
Technical abilities mirror those held by peers in the profession Follow GAAS Standards Obtain a Reasonable Level of Assurance Maintain Reasonable Level of Skepticism Supervise Audit Staff Review judgment at every level
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What does an examination of internal control accomplish with respect to illegal acts?
Internal control analysis can result in the conclusion that IC is weak- but probably won't identify illegal acts
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What is the independence requirement for consulting services?
Independence is not required for consulting services.
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Describe the characteristics of a Fraud Risk Factor.
Has been observed in similar situations Does NOT necessarily mean that there is a material weakness in internal control Leads to an auditor taking action
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For compilations and reviews- what knowledge must a service provider have?
Must have an understanding of the client industry.
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What should the Group Engagement Team do if a Component Auditor audits a Non-Significant Component?
Analytical Procedures performed at Group Level

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