Auditing And Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Explain the reason for auditor not leaving questions or exceptions in the audit documentation without an adequate explanation.
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- It's not clear why pre-numbering the reports received is essential. How may an auditor verify a claim made in a report?arrow_forwardAre internal controls required even if an auditor doesn't plan to rely on them in his audit? Explain.arrow_forwardCan the auditor obtain more audit evidence to compensate for the lack of perceived appropriateness (quality) of the evidence which is available?arrow_forward
- Did the preparation of checks violate the auditors’ Code of Ethics?arrow_forwardIf an auditor does not intend to rely on internal controls in the audit, does the auditor needto obtain an understanding of the client’s internal control? Explain.arrow_forwardSecondary purpose of audit documentation is to provide adequate defense in case of litigation for malpractice. TRUE OR FALSE? WHY?arrow_forward
- The "other information" is included in the audit opinion, or is it excluded? Justify your choice.arrow_forwardWhich of the following does NOT describe sufficient appropriate audit evidence? O appropriateness relates to the quality of evidence O the quality of evidence affects the quantity required O sufficiency relates to the quantity of evidence O the sufficiency of evidence is a matter of professional scepticismarrow_forwardIs it necessary for an auditor to understand the client's internal control if the auditor does not plan to depend on it throughout the audit? Explain.arrow_forward
- What are some factors that complicate the post-audit process?arrow_forwardWhich of the following situations will not result in modification of the auditor's report because of a scope limitation? * O Inadequacy in the accounting records. O Restriction imposed by the client. Inability to obtain sufficient appropriate evidential matter. Reliance placed on the report of another auditor.arrow_forwardWhich of the following characteristics is not a measure of the appropriateness of audit evidence? Quality of audit evidence. Relevance of evidence in providing support for, or detecting, misstatements in transactions, balances, disclosures and related assertions. Reliability of audit evidence Quantity of the audit evidencearrow_forward
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