notes from the lecturer‚ Mr. Mwachiti 2. K. H. Spencer Pickett (2010). The Internal Auditing Handbook. (John Wiley & Sons Ltd) 3. International Standards on Audit‚ ISA 620. (15th December 2009). Using the work of an auditor’s expert. Page 632-652. 4. International Standards on Audit‚ ISA 210. (15th December 2009). Agreeing the terms of audit engagements. Page 9-21 5. Online ACCA F8: Auditing and Assurance course notes. Retrieved on 5th September‚ 2011 from (http://opentuition.com/acca/f8/f8-course-notes/)
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discretion and rigorous systems of internal control. 2. Complexity: They engage in a large volume and variety of transactions in terms of both number and value. This necessarily requires complex accounting and internal control systems. 3. Branch-Network: They normally operate through a wide network of branches and departments which are geographically dispersed. Of accounting and control function‚ with consequent difficulties in maintaining uniform operating practices and accounting systems‚ particularly
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Definition of Audit: To audit means to go through the process of examining and verifying a company ’s financial records and supporting documents. While a business might go through an audit for any number of reasons‚ such as wanting to attract investors‚ get a loan‚ or sell the business‚ for many business people the word "audit" is welded to the words "income tax". An income tax audit is an inspection and verification of a company ’s records and supporting documents conducted by a CRA (Canada
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SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AUDIT * The audit enables the auditor to express an opinion whether financial statements are prepared‚ in all material respects‚ in accordance with and acceptable financial reporting framework. * Complete set of general purpose financial statements: * 1. balance sheets * 2. income statements * 3. statement of changes in equity * 4. cash flow statement * 5. summary of significant accounting policies and other
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INTRODUCTION Audit Planning and reporting Auditing planning and reporting are two critical stages in whole audit Cycle. Audit planning is before beginning of field work and reporting is last Stage in bank audit Good planning leads to effective Reporting Planning (also called forethought) is the process of thinking about and organizing the desired activities required to achieve a desired goal. Planning involves the creation and maintenance of a PLAN. As such< planning is
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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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A Computerized Audit Practice Case Description of the Practice Case This case has two learning objectives. First‚ it provides the student an opportunity to apply auditing concepts to a “real-life” audit client. The client‚ Biltrite Bicycles‚ Inc.‚ operates within a unique business climate and internal control environment‚ and the student must assess inherent risk and control risk accordingly. The case contains modules involving sampling applications‚ risk assessment‚ audit documentation‚ analysis
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Types of Environment Audits Site Audit 1. Reclamation of Land * Important because the inception of the Mining Act was passed in 1869. * was periodically amended and in 1991 included closure and reclamation * Therefore‚ after the amended Mining Act in 1991 when a mine begins its operation it must have plans‚ procedures and funds to restore the land to its natural state. 2. Longer term protection of close sites * A closed mine site can be monitored forever due to the hazardous
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Internal Audit Report ExDRA Internal Audit Report – Walton Halls Barn Feasibility Study May 2006 Internal Audit Report Contents 1 Executive Summary ................................................................................................................ 1 2 Background ............................................................................................................................. 1 3 Scope and Objectives............................................................
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INTRODUCTION This case presents the actual family-business dilemma and identities have been changed to protect family privacy. The author’s opinions do not necessarily reflect the views of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and this case was written for academic purpose only and the author disclaims any legal responsibilities. This report will be discussed more details about the issues that arise in the company. Those issues are about the leadership‚ management and also
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