Analytical procedures are generally used to produce evidence froma. Confirmations mailed directly to the auditors by client customers.b. Physical observation of inventories.c. Relationships among current financial balances and prior balances, forecasts, and nonfinancial data.d. Detailed examination of external, external-internal, and internal documents.

In auditing the accrued liabilities account on the Balance Sheet, an auditor’s procedures most likely would focus primarily on management’s assertion ofa. Existence or occurrence.b. Completeness.c. Presentation and disclosure.d. Valuation or allocation.

An audit strategy memorandum containsa. Specifications of auditing standards relevant to the financial statements being audited.b. Specifications of procedures the auditors believe appropriate for the financial statements under audit.c. Documentation of the assertions under audit, the evidence obtained, and the conclusions reached.d. Reconciliation of the account balances in the financial statements with the account balances in the client’s general ledger.

An auditor’s decision either to apply analytical procedures as substantive tests or to perform substantive tests of transactions and account balances usually is determined by the(1) availability of data aggregated at a high level.(2) relative effectiveness and efficiency of the tests.(3) timing of tests performed after the balance sheet date.(4) auditor’s familiarity with industry trends.

Of the following types of audit evidence, which is themost persuasive?Select one:   a. Prenumbered client purchase order forms. b. Client representation letter. c. Client work sheets supporting cost allocations. d. Bank statements obtained from the client.

If the group engagement partner decides that the component auditor cannot access sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the component of the financial statements audited, what type of modified opinion will they consider issuing? O modified opinion due to GAAP departure O modified opinion due to scope limitation O adverse opinion O modified opinion due to GAAS departure

Which of the following types of evidence would an auditor most likely examine to determine whether internal control is operating as designed?Select one:   a. Client records documenting the use of computer programs. b. Gross margin information regarding the client’s industry. c. Confirmations of receivables verifying account balances. d. Anticipated results documented in budgets or forecasts.

the auditor is planning to use accounts payable confirmations when auditing the client's accounts payable. The use of accounts payable confirmations will test which of the following assertions? a. rights and obligations b. existence (only) c. existence and completeness d. cutoff

Analytical procedures are an important part of the audit process and consist of the evaluation of financial information by the study of plausible relationships among financial and nonfinancial data. Analytical procedures may be done during planning, as a substantive test, or as a part of the overall review of an audit. The following are various statements regarding the use of analytical procedures: Should focus on enhancing the auditor’s understanding of the client’s business and the transactions and events that have occurred since the last audit date Should focus on identifying areas that may represent specific risks relevant to the audit Require documentation in the working papers of the auditor’s expectation of the ratio or account balance Generally use data aggregated at a lower level than the other stages Should include reading the financial statements and notes to consider the adequacy of evidence gathered Not required during this stage Involve reconciliation of…

Analytical procedures are one of many financial audit processes which help an auditor understand the client's business and changes in the business. The analytical procedures may be classified as being primarily:  Select one: a. Reasonable tests.  b. Detailed tests of balances. c. Substantive tests. d. Tests of control.