AUDIT FAILURE OF WORLDCOM Group 1 Background • WorldCom‚ first named LDDS (Long Distance Discount Services)‚ grew largely by aggressively acquiring other telecommunications companies in 1990s. • For a time‚ it was the United State’s second largest long distance phone company (after AT&T). Background However‚ the year 2002 comes… • In March‚ the SEC began to investigate WorldCom as it reported large profit while AT&T reported loss. • In May‚ Arthur Anderson was replaced by KPMG
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Audit Process Typically an audit flows through a series of logical steps culminating in the ‘Audit Report’. Background Research Preparation of the Audit Plan Accounting Systems review Internal Control System review Substantive Testing Analytical review techniques Analytical review of financial statements Preparation and signing of the Audit Report Background Research 1. Present condition and future prospects for the industry 2. History‚ present and future prospects
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Overview of Audit Closure & Reporting The audit report should serve the fundamental purpose of informing‚ persuading‚ & getting the desired improvements implemented. ◆ Inform the audience with required background‚ evidence‚ and conclusions of the issues. ◆ Persuade the audience on the impact of risks & concerns on the business in case adequate mitigation / control measures are not implemented. ◆ Obtain feedback from the management in the form of agreed corrective action plan with target
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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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Martin Townsend | 1204260 Picnic Audit ADV231 Social Media 20.01.2014 Word Count: 2331 Martin Townsend | 1204260 Picnic Audit | ADV231Social Media | 20.01.2014 It is easy for branded businesses to get social media interaction‚ with their loyal customers‚ which they
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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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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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udit 22-31 a. The audit program for the audit of Rakin Corporation’s capital stock account would include the following procedures: 1. Examine the articles of incorporation‚ the bylaws‚ and the minutes of the board of directors from the inception of the corporation to determine the provisions or decisions regarding the capital stock. the authorization for the sale of new issues or additional sales of unissued stock‚ declarations of stock splits and dividends in the form of cash
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histSort=R&mode=H&searchMode=B&articleSearchSequenceNumber=12097531&pageNr=0 Accessed at 21/2/2008 KPMG‚ (2005) Inter audit 2005: A survey of current practises in Ireland: http://www.iia.org.uk/download.cfm?docid=055DABEC-24A8-4734B48114141D3BD68CA Accessed at 21/2/2008 OECD‚ (2004) OECD principles of corporate governance: http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/32/18/31557724.pdf Accessed at 20/2/2008 Paape‚ L‚ Scheffe‚ J‚ Snoep‚ P (2003) The relationship between internal audit function and corporate governance in the EU – a survey: http://www.swetswise
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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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