Apollo denied our request to speak with the predecessor auditors because of “litigation concerns.” I’ve looked at the 8-K filed by Apollo and the auditors referenced in the 10-K. I didn’t attach a copy because it didn’t say much‚ just something about “incongruent goals‚” blah‚ blah‚ blah. Against my advice‚ Arnold decided to accept the engagement anyway. Keep your eyes open! The good news is that the predecessor auditors‚ Smith and Smith‚ CPAs‚ have a good reputation‚ so you can use last
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COMMON-SIZE FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS When all the items of a financial statement are expressed on a common basis‚ it is known as a common-size financial statement. Common-sizing of balance sheet is done generally by expressing its all items as a percentage of its total assets or total equities. Similarly‚ income statement is common-sized when its all items are expressed as percentage of total sales. PROCEDURE OF COMMON SIZING In preparing common-size income statement‚ the following procedure
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Upon the completion of auditing the financial records of Apollo Shoes‚ Inc. it has been confirmed that there has been sufficient evidence obtained to support the audit opinion. There is a concern pertaining to the results of last year’s audit‚ because the audit was conducted last year by Smith and Smith CPA’s and VP of finance Mr. Unum has requested that we do not contact Smith and Smith. After careful review it has been determined that the issuance of an unqualified audit report would be appropriate
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GA-3 Prepared K.E;M.B.(1/13/2012) Apollo Shoes‚ Inc. Relevant Matters Based on Minutes (December 31‚ 2011) Information Relevant to 2010 Audit 1. Remarks by Apollo Shoes Inc. CEO Larry Lancaster in regards to the 10% projected increase in sales for the 2011fiscal year. (“Well they better increase by that much or heads will roll.”) GA-3.1 2. Majority vote by members of the board to internalize
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Page 1 of 28 FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS DSW SHOES INC. & PAYLESS SHOESOURCE BY: EULALIA RAMIREZ Page 2 of 28 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Executive Summary………………………………………………………. ……… 3 Firm Background and Competitive Environment………………………. 4 Significant Risks…………………………………………………………………… 5 Financial Statements…………………………………………………………….. 6 Profitability………………………………………………………………………….. 19 Liquidity……………………………………………………………………………… 22 Asset Management……………………………………………………………… 26 References…………………………………………………………………………
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Apollo Shoes Audit Report Anderson‚ Olds and Watershed Certified Public Accountants 123 Main Street Upper Saddle River‚ NJ 00712 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT To the Stockholders Apollo Shoes‚ Inc. We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Apollo Shoes‚ Inc. as of December 31‚ 2008‚ and the related statements of income‚ comprehensive income‚ shareholders’ equity‚ and cash flows for the year ended‚ and related notes to the financial statements. We have also audited management’s assessment
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While evaluating Apollo Shoes‚ there are some areas of concern that are potential fraudschemes. The fraud can lead to the entire collapse/demise of the company if not corrected.These will also affect the share value and investor confidence. An overview of the process of investigation along with recommendations for the company.As with any company‚ revenue recognition is an important part of operations of a ApolloShoes. As stated in GAAP standards‚ revenue generated must be realistic and recognizable
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Apollo Shoes‚ Inc. Potential Problem Areas December 31‚ 2011 The following refers to the Comparative Trial Balances‚ GA-7.1 through GA-7.5: Accounts Receivable‚ Other Receivables‚ Allowance for Doubtful Accounts‚ Bad Debt ExpenseInventories and Reserve for Inventory Obsolescence Prepaid Insurance and Insurance Expense Machinery‚ Equipment‚ and Office Furniture Accounts Payable Taxes Payable Line of Credit Sales‚ Sales Returns‚ Net Sales – Relationship to Inventory Research & Development
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Larry Lancaster Apollo Shoes Phoenix‚ Arizona 85003 Dear Mr. Lancaster‚ The purpose of this letter is to make sure we have an understanding as to what the audit of Apollo Shoes financial statements will consist of for the year ending December 31‚ 2011. The objective of this audit of the company’s financial statements is to confirm that all aspects of the company are in compliance with the United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and that the company’s financial position‚ internal
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Mr. Lancaster‚ The firm of Anderson‚ Olds‚ and Watershed is pleased to receive your notification to proceed with the audit and look forward to working with you. From the Audit Committee meeting minutes‚ we understand that Apollo Shoes requires help with the yearly audit because the former CPA firm withdrew unexpectedly (University of Phoenix‚ n.d.). Anderson‚ Olds‚ and Watershed will conduct the audit and “prepare the state franchise tax returns as well as the federal tax returns” (University
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