AUDIT FAILURE OF WORLDCOM Group 1 Background • WorldCom‚ first named LDDS (Long Distance Discount Services)‚ grew largely by aggressively acquiring other telecommunications companies in 1990s. • For a time‚ it was the United State’s second largest long distance phone company (after AT&T). Background However‚ the year 2002 comes… • In March‚ the SEC began to investigate WorldCom as it reported large profit while AT&T reported loss. • In May‚ Arthur Anderson was replaced by KPMG
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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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SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AUDIT * The audit enables the auditor to express an opinion whether financial statements are prepared‚ in all material respects‚ in accordance with and acceptable financial reporting framework. * Complete set of general purpose financial statements: * 1. balance sheets * 2. income statements * 3. statement of changes in equity * 4. cash flow statement * 5. summary of significant accounting policies and other
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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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Institute of Accountants has approved this Guideline for publication. These guidelines have been adapted by the Internal Audit Committee of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants from the publication "Guidance for Internal Auditors" issued in June 1990 under the aegis of the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) in the United Kingdom. These guidelines provide advice to internal auditors on the main issues and procedures which they need to consider as part of their work in both the commercial
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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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COMMUNICATIONS AUDIT I. Definition Communications Audit is a study to analyze the productivity of companies that allocate a large budget and work energy for their marketing communications and image building as well as those companies that are planning an IPO. II. Measurings covered by the audit The most important feature of a Communications Audit is that it can measure qualitative as well as quantitative values. The items that can be measured are: · Precision of the implementation
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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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[pic] MBA Program 38 Strategic Management Mid Term Audit Prepared By: Mohamed Mohamed Kotb Submitted To: Dr/ Ashraf Sheta Contents Introduction………………………………………………………………… 3 Strategic Posture …………………………………………………………… 4 1. Organizational Profile………………………………………………………...........4 2. Vision…………………………………………………………………………………………5 3. Mission………………………………………………………………………………………5 4. Organizational
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accounts in each Division‚ for which you believe there is a concern about material misstatements. Use a format similar to d. (10 Marks) Part 2 The purpose of Part 2 is to identify factors influencing risks and the relationship of risks to audit evidence. During the planning phase of the
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