Audit Theory Written Essay Assignment Does Opinion Shopping Impair Auditor Independence and Audit Quality? by: Tong Lu Journal of Accounting Research‚ Vol. 44‚ No.3 (Jun.‚ 2006)‚ pp.561-583 Additional articles: Ghosh‚ A.‚ Moon‚ D.‚ (2005). Auditor Tenure and Perceptions of Audit Quality. The Accounting Review‚ Vol. 80(2)‚ pp.585-612. Myers‚ J. N.‚ Myers‚ L. A.‚ Omer‚ T. C.‚ (2003). Exploring the Term of the Auditor-Client Relationship and the Quality of Earnings:
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Generally Accepted Auditing Standards ACC/491 June 1‚ 2015 Venetia Clark Nature and Function of Audit The nature and function of audit is multifaceted with a comprehensive broad objective; to provide users with complete‚ relevant and reliable information that assist them in making business decisions. More commonly the users of this information are focused on accurate financial statements and an evaluation of managements assertions regarding the oversight of reporting‚ internal
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Company‚ Inc. 1. Ernst & Whinney never issued an audit opinion on financial statements of ZZZZ Best but did issue a review report on the company’s quarterly statements for three months ended July 31‚ 1986. How does a review differ from an audit particularly in terms of the level of assurance implied by auditor’s report? Although a review is similar to an audit‚ it differs from an audit in its limited scope and assurances. The objective of an audit is to provide a reasonable basis for expressing an
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Internal Audit Plan of CoolBlog Dessert Sdn. Bhd. 1.0 Business Profile 1.1 Background CoolBlog is an international brand that specializes in desserts and beverages in a take-away kiosk concept. They are first launched in Singapore in 2005 and expanding their business in Malaysia by introducing dessert and beverages with 25 flavours and 300 products range. There are more than 230 outlets opening in various places including Muadzam Shah‚ Pahang which is opening in 2012 and located at MM198-206
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Week 3 assignment – Assertions and Audit evidence ACC 490 September 17‚ 2012 5-30 | (Assertions) In planning the audit of a client’s financial statements‚ an auditor identified the following issues that need audit attention. | 1. The allowance for doubtful accounts is fairly presented in amount. * Valuation or allocation assertion 2. All accounts payable owed as of the balance sheet date are included in the financial statements. * Existence or occurrence assertion
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Global Perspectives on Accounting Education Volume 5‚ 2008‚ 1-16 ESTABLISHING AN INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT: THE CASE OF THE SCHWAN FOOD COMPANY Hugh Pforsich College of Business Administration California State University - Sacramento Sacramento‚ California USA Bonita K. Peterson Kramer College of Business Montana State University Bozeman‚ Montana USA G. Randolph Just* ABSTRACT An effective internal audit department adds value to its organization in numerous ways. It helps the organization to achieve
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Rittenberg 8th edition: Q 2-45 (pages 66 and 67) 2-45 (Audit Committees and Auditor Independence‚ LO 4‚ 5‚ 6) The audit committee is required to evaluate the independence of both the internal and external audit functions. Required a. What factors would you suggest an audit committee look at in evaluating the external auditor’s independence? b. How can the audit committee influence the independence of the internal audit function? c. The audit committee must pre-approve all nonaudit services pro-
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Case 1.9 Zzzz Best Company Case 1.9 ZZZZ Best Company‚ Inc. 1. A review is similar to an audit but is less in scope and only provides limited assurance in regards to the presentation of the financial statement. This differs with an audit that gives reasonable assurance that no material errors or illegal acts are detected. The objective of an audit is to provide a reasonable basis for expressing an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. A review does not provide a basis
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Whitney never issued an audit opinion on financial statements of ZZZZ Best but did issue a review report on the company’s quarterly statements for the three months ended July 31‚ 1986. How does a review differ from an audit‚ particularly in terms of the level of assurance implied by the auditor’s report? While both a review and an audit are attestation services provided by CPAs. A review and an audit differ in that a review does not offer the level of assurance that an audit does‚ auditors do not
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for accounting differ significantly with those of audit financial statements in compliance with the general accepted auditing standards. During a review the accountants will perform analytical procedures and will obtain their information from asking the management a variety of questions rather than obtaining an understanding of the internal control structures and obtaining evidential matter throughout inspection‚ observation or confirmation as an audit process requires. Upon completion of the process
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