CHAPTER 6 Audit Evidence |Learning Check | 6-1. a. Audit evidence is all the information used by the auditor in arriving at the conclusion on which the audit opinion is based. Audit evidence includes (1) the accounting records underlying the financial statements and (2) other information that corroborates the accounting records and supports the auditor’s logical reasoning about fair presentation in the financial statements. b. Any information that is obtained
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Public Accountant in the America Economy Assurance services The broad range of information enhancement services that are provided by certified public accountants (CPAs). Two types: Increase reliability of information Putting information into a form or context that facilitates decision making. Types of Services Assurance Services Attestation Services Example: Audits of Financial Statements‚ Examinations of Internal Control Other Assurance Services Example: CPA ElderCare Prime Plus Services
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given in the form of a report issued to the intended users by the responsible party. This report is actually a claim by the responsible party of a fair evaluation of subject matter. On that assertion made by the responsible party practitioner is asked to confirm whether such assertion of evaluation is fair or not. An engagement to attest the assertions of responsible party is called attestation engagement. And at the conclusion of attest engagement‚ practitioner will issue a report in which he may word
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Case Study 5 1. Explain WHY not appropriate with authority? 2. Identify controversial issue(s)‚ 3. Support your arguments 4. Answer the question - State your opinion/ conclusion Case Study 5 The answer is adapted from HKICPA FE (December 2003) Paper II Case Question 4. There is an inconsistency in the auditor’s report. The Qualified Opinion paragraph indicates that the opinion is qualified on the basis of scope limitation‚ while the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph suggests that
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CLINICAL AUDIT LITERATURE AND EVIDENCES [ARTICLE] Audit is currently defined as a cyclical activity incorporating both systematic evaluation of the quality of clinical practice and action .The aim of audit is to establish the extent to which actual clinical practice compares with best clinical practice. Bowie etal(2012 It incorporates the systematic and critical analysis by nurses‚ midwives and health visitors‚ in conjunction with other staff‚ of the planning‚ delivery and evaluation
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HR 582 DIVERSITY AUDIT Conducting a Diversity Audit for Public Health Informatics Consultants‚ (PHICON Corporation) Table of Contents Contents Executive Summary 3 Organizational Background 4 Selected Criteria/Audit Methods 5 What is Diversity 5 How is Diversity Measured 6 I. Quantitative Measurements 7 II. Qualitative Measurements 7 Description of PHICON’s Diversity Initiatives 8 Design of the Audit 8 Scope of the Audit 8 Evaluation of PHICON’s Diversity Initiatives
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In Michael Pollan’s essay‚ “Playing God in the Garden”‚ we are introduced to the New Leaf Superior‚ a genetically engineered potato. This is not the first of its kind‚ for it is only one of the many foods that are products of an emergent development here in the United States. Monsanto and other giant transnational companies are carrying out a dangerous global experiment by introducing large numbers of genetically engineered foods into our diet. Genetic manipulations can result in unanticipated harmful
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What is a marketing audit? A marketing audit is a detailed analysis of the elements that constitute or influence a company’s efforts to profitably market its products- today and in future when both market and products may undergo radical change (John‚ Alexander‚ & Theodore‚ 1969). The marketing audit helps to understand the fundamentals of a company’s marketing planning process. Auditing is not only conducted not only at the planning stage and also conducted during various stages until the implementation
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element (account) of a financial statement. 2. Decide which evidence is relevant for supporting or refusing the assertion 3. Select and perform procedures of obtaining the evidence 4. Evaluate the evidence and decide whether management assertions correspond to reality and GAAP - Objectivity – an objective state of mind – intellectual honesty and impartiality. Having a lack of bias in designing and performing the audit work. - Due professional care – observance of the
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3.1 Evaluate different techniques for sampling evidence of assessment‚ including use of technology There are a wide variety of techniques used for sampling the evidence of assessment which are all valuable for different reasons. Below are listed these different techniques a) Direct observation is the best way to evaluate the assessor’s ability to carry out a fair and valid assessment. The observation should ideally take place in the work environment and involve the learner carrying out
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