Audit Plan- GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Key business and audit risk: In order to make the report more efficient we must identify the key areas of business risk and auditing risk. Business risk can be defined as the risk‚ which could affect an organization’s ability to achieve its objectives (Gray and Manson‚ 2007). Audit risk is defined as the risk that the auditor gives an inappropriate audit opinion when the financial statements are materially misstated (Soltani‚ 2007). In Gray and Manson (2007)’s
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AUDIT EXPECTATION GAP The phrase "Audit Expectations Gap" was first introduced into the literature over thirty five years ago‚ by Liggio (1974)‚ under the Cohen Commission. It was defined as the difference between the levels of expected performance "as envisioned by the independent accountant and by the user of financial statements" The term ‘expectation gap’ is commonly utilized to describe the situation whereby a difference in expectation exists between a group with a certain expertise‚ and
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Case study one is in breach of the code of conduct policy. This policy outlines the standards of professionalism and behaviours expected to be upheld by all employees of the DET whether employed on a permanent‚ causal or part time basis (DET‚ Code of Conduct Policy‚ 2014‚ p.4). According to the Code of Conduct policy‚ duty of care must be applied to all activities and functions conducted by DET employees (p. 23). In this scenario‚ The casual teacher has not considered or assessed the issues associated
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viewing the codes of conduct for each business‚ I noticed that they contained similar rules and regulations. Some of the rules that they all have in common is to have integrity‚ be honest‚ support the environment‚ and to be aware of the government laws. These businesses also have many differences as well. For the first business‚ the Hershey Company mainly focuses on their commitment with their employees‚ consumers‚ marketplace‚ stockholders‚ and the global company. This code of conduct contains good information
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Week 5 Assignment 1. In auditing the long-term investments account‚ an auditor is unable to obtain audited financial statements for an investee located in a foreign country. The auditor concludes that sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding this investment cannot be obtained. a. F. Either a disclaimer of opinion or an “except for” qualified opinion. –If the auditor is unable to obtain financial statements for an investee it is considered a scope limitation in which either a qualified
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Theories of auditing There are several different theories that may explain the demand for audit services. Some of them are well known in research and some of them are more based on perceptions. Figure 1 illustrates four audit theories according to Hayes et al. (2005). The policeman theory claims that the auditor is responsible for searching‚ discovering and preventing fraud. In the early 20thcentury this was certainly the case. However‚ more recently the main focus of auditors has been to provide
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A corporate Code of Conduct‚ sometimes also refered to as Code of Ethics‚ helps a company to show to all involved parties‚ internal and external‚ the standards that govern its conduct‚ thereby conveying its commitment to responsible practice wherever it operates. As you know‚ there have been many recent legal and paralegal initiatives to promote or require good conduct by corporations. Because there are now so many of these guidelines‚ it is not simple to get an overview‚ so that you’re able to
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AUDIT OF: DATE OF AUDIT: MAY 11‚ 2012 AUDITORS: Audit Participants: |Name |Position | | |Branch Manager | | |Assistant Manager | |
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Final Review Questions Chloe Granahan 1. Assume that the audit team notes the client has made a significant change in its product line which requires that new equipment be purchased. Which of the following would be of greatest concern to the auditor? A. Inappropriate book value of new equipment. B. Impaired value of new equipment. C. Impaired value of old equipment. D. Inappropriate depreciation calculation for new equipment. 2. A. B. C. D. Audit procedures should be proportional to which of the following
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Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 1 Spring Allison‚ Cheryl Mcintire‚ Lea Austin‚ Jose Cruz‚ Michelle Anderson‚ Randi Breach RES/351 October‚ 1‚ 2012 Dr. Prasad Yenumula The Issue On September 12‚ 2012 the New York City Health Department voted eight-zero with one vote abstaining‚ to enact a city wide ban on sugar-sweetened beverages in containers over 16ounce in size (Susman‚ 2012). At the urging of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg the health department
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