Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
21st Edition
ISBN: 9781259916984
Author: WHITTINGTON, Ray, Pany, Kurt
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Explain the principles of a Trust Services engagement.
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All of the following are examples of assurance services except:a. Financial engagement. b. Compliance engagement. c. Due diligence engagement. d. Training engagement.
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What is the primary objective of assurance services? To provide expert advice and recommendations for improving business processes. To assist in the preparation and filing of tax returns. O To evaluate and provide an opinion on the reliability of information. O To ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
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- Moral legitimacy refers to the generalized perception or assumption of observers that the actions of an entity are desirable, proper, or appropriate within some socially constructed system of norms, values, and beliefs. Explain how moral legitimacy might be applied to assess the actions of audit firms.arrow_forwardDiscuss and elaborate the significance of the term "Assurance" in the practice of public accountingarrow_forwardWhich of the following engagement is covered by the Framework for Assurance Engagements?* Consulting engagements. Preparation of tax returns External financial statements audit Internal financial statements auditarrow_forward
- The most important fundamental component of an entity’s internal control isa. Effectiveness and efficiency of operations.b. People who operate the control system.c. Reliability of financial reporting.d. Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.arrow_forwardAnalyze what information the auditors are needed to provide to those in charge of the client's governance.arrow_forwardHow would an investor communicate to clients their ethical and professional standards when managing the client's assets?arrow_forward
- Which of the following attributes most clearly differentiates a CPA who audits management's financial statements as contrasted to management? a. Integrity b. Competence. c. Independence. d. Keeping informed on current professional developments.arrow_forwardIdentify how each of the following statements relates to the performance principle by considering which element(s) of the principle are related to that statement. (A statement may be related to more than one element.) Use the following elements in providing your response: Reasonable assurance • Planning and supervision • Materiality ⚫ Risk assessment • Audit evidence a. Evaluating the effectiveness of the client's internal control in preventing or detecting misstatements. b. Obtaining an understanding of the client's business and industry. c. Acknowledging that the risk of failing to detect a material misstatement cannot be reduced to zero. d. Obtaining confirmations from the client's customers as to the ending balances in accounts receivable. e. Preparing a written audit plan. f. Designing audit procedures to identify misstatements that would have a significant effect on financial statement users' decisions. g. Considering the likelihood that the account balance contains a material…arrow_forwardBesides assurance services, Chartered Accountancy firms perform other services that are outside the scope of assurance services. Differentiate between “Tax compliance and advisory services” and “Management consulting services.”arrow_forward
- A review of how an organization’s management and its operating procedures are functioning with respect to their effectiveness and efficiency in meeting stated objectives. a. External Audit b. Operational Audit c. Cash Audit d. Internal Auditarrow_forwardOne of an accounting firm’s basic objectives is to provide professional services that conform to professional standards. Reasonable assurance of achieving this objective can be obtained by followinga. Generally accepted auditing standards.b. Standards within a system of quality control.c. Generally accepted accounting principles.d. International auditing standards.arrow_forwardThe primary objective of management accounting is to provide thea.shareholders with useful information for decision makingb. creditors with useful information for decision makingc. management with information useful for planning and control of operationsd. government agencies with information for tax and other compliance purposesarrow_forward
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