balances are appropriately disclosed. Therefore of the 5 assertions and audit objectives listed above the 3 assertions applicable to direct test of cash balances are Existence‚ Completeness and Valuation. b) List 4 audit procedures to use in auditing cash. (4 marks) SOLUTION: Because of the large volume of transactions and the small account balance‚ the audit strategy is invariably to concentrate on verifying the account balance rather than the transactions. Moreover‚ because of the significance
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Chapter 1 Auditing and Internal Control Review Questions 1. What is the purpose of an IT audit? Response: The purpose of an IT audit is to provide an independent assessment of some technology- or systems-related object‚ such as proper IT implementation‚ or controls over computer resources. Because most modern accounting information systems use IT‚ IT plays a significant role in a financial (external audit)‚ where the purpose is to determine the fairness and accuracy of the financial statements
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Audit Risk Model Summary First: Let’s think about each of the components of the audit risk model. The auditor selects the overall audit risk they are will to accept‚ assesses inherent and control risk at the account (or account group) level‚ and calculates planned detection risk at the account (or account group) level. Audit Risk (AR) is the probability that the auditor issues a clean opinion when the financial statements are materially misstated. Note that acceptable level of audit risk is
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ACC621 Midterm review Internal auditing is an independent objective assurance and consulting acitivity designed to add value and improve an organizations operations. Adding value is provided by improving opportunities to achieve organizational objectives identifying operational improvement reducing risk through exposure through both assurance and consulting. Auditing has its key components - accomplish objectives -evaluate and improve effectiveness of risk management -assurance and consulting
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the value to small businesses of carrying out marketing audits. Illustrate your arguments with reference to an existing small business of your choice In this essay I will be assessing the value of Market auditing for small businesses using the firm Abel and Cole as a model. Market auditing is the means by which a company can understand how it correlates to the environment in which it operates. It is a way by which a company can identity its own pros and cons as they relate to external opportunities
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1. Assertions about classes of transactions and events: I. Occurrence: transactions and events so recorded in the financial statements actually occurred and relates to the same period. II. Completeness: all such transactions and events that required recording have been recorded III. Accuracy: transactions and ancillary information have been recorded with accurate amounts IV. Cutoff: only those transactions and events have been recorded that pertains to the accounting period under consideration
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The assignment for GSLC‚ November 8‚ 2013 (05PAF SMART CLASS) Read the Chapter of “Motivation” and answer the following questions. 1. Identify five different criteria by which organizations can compensate employees. Based on your knowledge and experience‚ do you think performance is the criterion most used in practice? Discuss. 5 Different Criteria by which organizations can compensate employees: Discipline Results Contribution Diligence Attitude Yes‚ we do think that performance is
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A BUSINESS RISK APPROACH Auditing 6e Larry E. Rittenberg University of Wisconsin–Madison Bradley J. Schwieger St. Cloud State University Karla M. Johnstone University of Wisconsin–Madison Australia • Brazil • Canada • Mexico • Singapore • Spain • United Kingdom • United States Auditing: A Business Risk Approach‚ 6e Larry E. Rittenberg‚ Bradley J. Schwieger‚ Karla M. Johnstone VP/Editorial Director: Jack W. Calhoun Publisher: Rob Dewey Acquisitions Editor: Matthew Filimonov
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9.19 Assertions Background information Existence or occurrence: -assets or liabilities of the entity exist at a given date and whether recorded transactions or events have occurred during the period Completeness: -transactions‚ events and accounts that should be presented in the financial statement are included Cut-off -all transactions‚ events and accounts have been recorded in the correct period Right and obligations: -assests represent rights of the entity and liabilities are the obligations
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References: Gray‚ I and Mason‚ S (2008)‚ The Audit Process: Principles‚ Practice and Cases‚ (4th ed.)‚ London: Thomson Learning Ch 1 Millichamp & Taylor (2008) Auditing Thomson Learning; 9th Revised edition Ch 4 and Ch 13 - 15 Whittington‚ R and Pany‚ K (2009) Principles of Auditing and Other Assurance Services‚ London: McGraw-Hill Ch 6
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