An auditor is examining a nonpublic company’s inventory procurement system and has decided to perform tests of controls. Under which of the following conditions do GAAS require tests of controls be performed by an auditor?a. Significant weaknesses were found in the company’s internal control.b. The auditor hopes to reduce the amount of work to be done in assessing inherent risk.c. The auditor believes that testing the controls could lead to a reduction in overall audit time and cost.d. Tests of controls are always performed when the auditor begins to assess control risk.

Required information Potential Misstatements in the Auditing of Inventory Read the overview below and complete the activities that follow. Because of its importance and typically high dollar value on the balance sheet of a manufacturing entity, the audit of inventory is important and often high risk. As such, auditors must take additional care when auditing this area due to the capacity for both errors and fraud. CONCEPT REVIEW: When identifying misstatements in testing inventory, it is important to consider the control environment to determine if the misstatements found are indicators of client error or intentional fraud. 1. Inventories with a high risk of 2. Purchasing and cash disbursements can provide opportunity for by employees 3. considering information about the client and its environment, the auditors must assess the risks of material misstatement related to assertions about inventory may be warranted as a signficant risk 5. 4 Audit procedures for consignment inventory could…

The following information pertains to internal controls at company A and company B respectively. Company A Company B Controls are strong  Controls are Weak If an audit of these companies is performed according to the AICPA auditing standards, the auditor will:   COMPANY A COMPANY B A Test controls Not test controls B Not test controls Test controls C Test Controls Test Controls D Not test controls Not test Control Group of answer choices

When evaluating inventory controls, an auditor would be least likely toa. Inspect documents.b. Make inquiries.c. Observe procedures.d. Consider policy and procedure manuals