A.19 To perform an attestation engagement on prospective information or pro forma information‚ accountants must do all of the following except: B. Understand the internal controls used in the processes that generated the information A.20 If a nonissuer wants an accountant to perform an examination of its internal controls‚ the accountant should follow: B. AICPA AT 501‚ “An examination of an entity’s internal control over financial reporting that is integrated with an audit of its financial statements
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Week 1 Purpose of audit – enhance the degree of confidence of intended users in the financial report. Expression of an opinion by the auditor on whether – the FR is prepared‚ in all material respects‚ in accordance with applicable financial reporting framework. Opinion – whether the FR is presented fairly‚ in all material aspects‚ give a true and fair view in accordance with the framework. ASA require auditor to exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout
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respect that the writer has chosen this topic: The impact of Internal auditing in the telecommunication industry with Vodafone Ghana Limited as the case study. 1.0 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Mautz and Sharaf (1961) defines auditing as a systematic process of objectivity; obtaining and evaluating evidence against assertion and established criteria and commence communicating the results to interested users. Internal auditing is an independent appraisal functions established within an organization
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Worksheet for You Decide Questions: Q1: Discuss how the SEC has influence (if any) over the audit of Smackey Dog Foods‚ Inc. Solution: Since Smackey is a private company‚ the SEC regulations are not required. The SEC requires only public companies to offer full disclosure on their financial statements. Private companies are not bound to such strict disclosure requirements. Q2: Discuss the essential activities involved in the initial planning of an audit. How do these all specifically
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Introductory awareness of autistic spectrum conditions. Outcome 1 1. All people with autism share similar difficulties however there condition will affect them in different ways. Some people with autism may live relatively normal lives were some people may need assistance with their learning disabilities. People with autism may experience some sensitivity to noise or sounds ( when talking to someone with autism your volume may seem a lot louder as if you were shouting at them.) they may experience
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[pic] ACCTG 312 FC 2011: Assignment 1 Current issues – scandals in auditing Introduction • For this assignment‚ you are required to research and report back on one of four well known scandals that involve auditors in some way. • It can be commenced after week 1 lectures are completed‚ so gives you a chance to get part of your semester’s work done early. It is due in week 3 (Thursday at 4 pm). • You will also be required to very briefly report to your tutorial group on one interesting
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Dell case According to the 10-K filed on 30/13/2012 on Dell’s website‚ the following data has been appeared on the fiscal 2012 financial statement. Sales: 62‚071 Total Assets: 44‚533 Net income: 3‚492 Cash flows from operating activities: 5‚527 Number of employee: 2012 109‚400(106700 regular employee and 2‚700 temporary employee) 2011 103‚300(100‚300 regular employee and 3‚000 temporary employee) 39‚900 located in USA and 66‚800 in other countries Dell’s products Dell’s products
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Chap 8 – INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITING STANDARDS‚ GUIDELINES‚ BEST PRACTICES ___________________________________________________________________________ Introduction BS 7799 CMM - Capability Maturity Model COBIT – IT Governance Model CoCo ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) Systrust and Webtrust HIPAA SAS 70 – Statement of Auditing Standards for Service Organisations ___________________________________________________________________________ Introduction Growing business requires computers
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# | A. Key Internal Control | B. Transaction Related Audit Objectives | C. Test of Control | 1. | Segregation of the purchasing‚ receiving‚ and cash disbursement functions | Recorded acquisitions are for goods and services actually received (existence)Recorded cash disbursements are for goods and services actually received (existence) | Discuss segregation of duties with personnel and observe activities. | 2. | Independent reconciliation of the monthly bank statements | Existing cash disbursement
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ACC 235: Auditing EXHIBIT 4.53 Dunder-Mifflin‚ Inc.‚ Prior Year (Audited)‚ Forecast Current Year‚ Current Year Actual (Unaudited) Prior year Forecast Current Year Revenue and Expense: Sales (net) $9‚000‚000 $9‚900‚000 $9‚720‚000 Cost of Goods Sold 6‚296‚000 6‚926‚000 7‚000‚000 Gross Margin 2‚704‚000 2‚974‚000 2‚720‚000 General Expense 2‚044‚000 2‚000‚000 2‚003‚000 Depreciation 300‚000 334‚000 334‚000 Operating Income $360‚000 $640‚000 $383‚000 Interest
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