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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Audit Planning Name: Course: Tutor: Date: Audit Planning Introduction Auditing is a vital activity‚ in every business activity. The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) is the overall organization that sets international standards for assurance‚ auditing and other related fields‚ globally. The organization ensures that there is the harmonization of all international and national auditing and assurance standards to enhance uniformity‚ in accounting
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IP Audit Mrs. C. Arthi Gandhimathi Dr. K. Gopalakrishnan Research Scholar Member‚ Board of Governors Anna University Coimbatore National Design and Research Forum Coimbatore – 641 047 Bangalore – 560 001 e-mail: arthibala2009@gmail.com Abstract The single most compelling reason for any company‚ particularly an SME‚ to conduct an intellectual property (IP) Audit. But what should be measured and how can we begin the process? An IP Audit is defined as a systematic
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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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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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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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Social Audit A social audit is a business statement presented annually to understand‚ measure‚ report and improve the organization ’s social and ethical performance. Usually‚ social audit is addressed to employees‚ investors‚ market analysts‚ shareholders and lastly‚ the community. This is considered to be the main ground for practicing corporate social responsibility. With social audit‚ it strengthens the relationship between company‚ society and environment and at the same time showing the
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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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