1.Identify FOUR (4) types of documents and its functions in Payroll and Personnel Audit Cycle 2. Give TWO (2) examples of each of Substantive Analytical Procedures in Payroll & Personnel Audit Cycle when auditing the accounts below: i- Payroll Expense Accounts ii- Payroll-Related Accrual Accounts 3. Describe the duties that are performed within the personnel‚ timekeeping‚ and payroll processing functions. 4.a. Describe what are the key authorisation points in a payroll system. b.Explain
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Audit exam 1 Study online at quizlet.com/_flu67 1. A Which is usually included in an engagement letter? (A reference to GAAP/A reference to GAAS) A. Yes/Yes B. No/No C. Yes/No D. No/Yes 2. A Which of the following statements is true? A) Auditors have generally found that the most effective and efficient way to conduct an audit is to obtain some assurance for each class of transaction and for the ending balance of the related account. B) Management ’s assertions follow and
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Chapter 1 – The demand for an Auditing and Assurance Profession Key Services for Public Accounting Firms Audits High Assurance (95% - 99%) Reviews Moderate Assurance (60% - 70%) Compilation Low to No Assurance (0% - 10%) Assurance Engagements (Triangle diagram based on the subject matter at hand) Practitioner (Auditor) Users Accountable Party (Management) Practitioners give the Users a written conclusion Accountable party must have an accountability relationship with the Users
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Audit Test 1 notes Board of Directors hires auditors Controller pays the auditors Audit Report is the auditor product If you find illegal can’t tell public but must notify the management and if they don’t do anything then maybe report -can then resign and report ALL auditors are reviewed every 3 years AICPA -makes standards for private companies ? PCAOB -sets standards (the SEC sets standard) -Quasi private public company -legal authority to set standards Assurance
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Zara has thrived by employing a vertical supply chain. This chain has developed a strategy that has led Zara to create a fashion empire. In 2008‚ Zara had over 1520 stores and produced €6‚8 billion in sales. The supply chain is depicted in figure 1. The chain starts at the headquarters were the designers produce nearly 30‚00 different designs per year. Typical competeitors produce about 2000-4000. Zara employs a quick response system (discussed later) in wich informnation about trends‚ store
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billion in annual sales with the highest profit margin in the retailing industry. M & S is encountering some difficulties in logistics because it has lengthy logistics procedures forcing the retailer to order 9 months in advance. Competitors like Zara have very fast and efficient logistics with excellent lead time. Nimble competitors are offering low prices as well as achieving many deliveries per year of new fashion items. M&S decided to pursue a new strategy of improving their product appeal
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Substitute Products (Threat of Substitute products)82.2.6 Industry Opportunities82.2.7 Industry Threats82.3 Organization82.3.1 Strengths82.3.2 Weakness92.4 Marketing Strategy92.4.1 Objectives92.4.2 Analysis of Sales‚ Profit and Market Share92.4. 3 Analysis of target market(s)102.4.4 Analysis of Marketing Mix Variables112.4.5 Summary of Marketing strategy ’s strength and Weakness:123.0 Problems found in Situation analysis123.1 Primary Problem123.2 Secondary Problem134.0 Strategic Alternatives for Solving
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The main objective of their marketing activities is to react swiftly: Zara is able to design‚ produce and deliver the product to the customer in just one month. The main reason for this is that Zara does not forecast the designed clothing. Fabrics and garments are the only materials to be purchased on the basis of forecasts. Their main strength is to capture real-time information on the shop floor and develop designs on the basis of this information: so-called ‘commercial managers’ conceptualize
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Explain the data collected by Zara to predict the trend. What makes the middle aged mother to buy cloths in Zara while the daughter aged in mid 20s buys Zara clothing? Because it is fashion able and up to trend. By collecting data and focusing on shorter response times‚ the company ensures that its stores are able to carry clothes that the consumers want at that time. Zara can move from identifying a trend to having clothes in its stores within 30 days. That means Zara can quickly and catch a winning
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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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