Memorandum To: DeLaune/Simonov From: Courtney Lancaster Date: October 15‚ 2013 Subject: History of the Auditing Profession Similar to all aspects of the accounting profession‚ the auditing focus in the business world has evolved considerably over its history. The main drive behind the changes has been new legislation and a strict enforcement standard which more times then not was influenced by the fraudulent activity delivered by corporate management. By the creation of oversight
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marketing audit is not unlike a financial audit in that it helps the organisations to examine progress or lack of process towards the goals. A marketing audit is an evaluation of the marketing within an organisation to see if their strategies in place are effective within the marketing environment. There is an “internal and external” form of audits. The internal audit assists with considering the effectiveness of the marketing strategies in place at the time of the audit. The “external” audit considers
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Nevertheless‚ some students may have issues a “qualified” report for some perceived reason. If so‚ it should use the wording specified in audit guide‚ although most probably will not use the exact wording specified. If not‚ this will provide you with an opportunity to explain to the student why the specified report wording is critical to an auditor. An unqualified audit report on the City of Smithville should appear as follows: The Honorable Mayor‚ City Council‚ and City Manager‚ City of Smithville We
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Chapter 1 – The demand for an Auditing and Assurance Profession Key Services for Public Accounting Firms Audits High Assurance (95% - 99%) Reviews Moderate Assurance (60% - 70%) Compilation Low to No Assurance (0% - 10%) Assurance Engagements (Triangle diagram based on the subject matter at hand) Practitioner (Auditor) Users Accountable Party (Management) Practitioners give the Users a written conclusion Accountable party must have an accountability relationship with the Users
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MARKETING AUDIT PROJECT The purpose of a Marketing Audit is for class participants to apply the principles of the course to a specific firm (business or strategic business unit). The audit should examine the firm’s level of knowledge and sophistication with the use of customer analysis‚ with an understanding of market conditions and structure‚ and with the overall marketing process. Presentations should be in PowerPoint. Additional or supporting information should be put in the Notes Section
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Q1. Components of H.R. developmental audit? ANS: There are three components:- 1: Organization and admin of H.R The organization of H.R office SOP and internal control features Admin retention rights‚ notice‚ matrix and outplacement practices Communication and appointment authorities 2: information management through documentation Personnel documentation Documenting: • Hiring‚ Working and leave information • Compensation benefits and perks • Employee profile • Performance
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need for assurance services‚ attestation services or auditing services. These common accounting practices are needed and used in many different scenarios‚ and‚ more often than not‚ are performs by licensed certified public accountants‚ or CPA’s as part of a service to a business client. In order . to better figure out which‚ if any‚ of these services are needed‚ it is imperative that one understand the principal differences between the three.An assurance service is usually requested and completed
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TYPES OF AUDITS Operational PURPOSE: To evaluate whether operating procedures are efficient and effective USERS: Management of the organization NATURE: Highly non-standard; often subjective FREQUENCY: PAs: Frequently AGs: Frequently CRA: Never Internal: Frequently Compliance PURPOSE: To determine whether the client is following specific procedures set by higher authority USERS: Authority setting down procedures‚ internal or external NATURE: Highly non-standard; often subjective FREQUENCY: PAs:
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are necessary purchases and consistent with the best interest of the company i.e. not for personal use. Refer to lecture note: Most companies have different levels of general authorisation depending on the type of purchases. Weakness Strength Audit procedure (To what‚ for what) Objective There are no proper procedures for authorisation. Purchase requisition does not need to be approved by authorised personnel. This may results to unauthorised and invalid company purchases i.e. for personal
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