1. Describe the purpose of analytical procedures performed in the planning stage of the audit.
2. Uden Supply has projected its 2004 gross profit at 31% of sales despite expectation for some shrinkage in margins. On the basis of Uden's operating performance in years 2001 - 2003 project your best guess for 2004. Project 2004 based on the incremental changes for each line item over the last three years.
3. Uden’s unaudited financial statements for the current year show a 31 percent gross profit rate. Assuming that this represents a misstatement from the amount that you developed as an expectation, calculate the estimated effect of this misstatement on net income before taxes for 20X4.
4. Indicate whether you believe that the difference calculated in part (c) is material. Explain your answer. (50-100 words).
Comparative income statement information for Uden Supply Company is presented in the accompanying table.
UDEN SUPPLY COMPANY Comparative Income Statement
Years Ended December 20X1, 20X2, and 20X3 (Thousands)
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20X1 Audited
20X2 20X3 20X4
Audited Audited
9,400 10,100 6,500 7,000 2,900 3,100
660 710
190 202 1,082 1,103 192 199 174 181 61 62 63 66 28 30 22 23
37 40
13 14 228 240
150 230
Expected
Sales 8,700
Cost of goods sold Gross profit
6,000 2,700
Sales Commissions
Advertising 175 Salaries 1,061
Payroll taxes
Employee benefits
Rent
Depreciation
Supplies
Utilities
Legal and accounting
Miscellaneous Interest expense
Net income before taxes
610
184 167 60 60 26 21
34
12 210
80
Incomes taxes 18 33 50
Net income 62 117 180