department in the company. E.g. materials by production foreman‚ office equipment by accounting department‚ repairs by office personnel The person requesting the goods or services will usually complete a purchase requisition for approval of authorise personnel. Authorise personnel is usually the manager of the department. Manager of the requesting department checks that goods and services requested are necessary purchases and consistent with the best interest of the company i.e. not for personal
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Ch. 2. Professional Standards 2-1. Generally Accepted Auditing standards (GAAS) -Audit procedure -Audit standard 2-2. Fundamental Principle: Responsibilities -Competence and Capabilities -Independence and Due care --Independence in fact --Independence in appearance -Professional Skepticism and Professional Judgment 2-3. Fundamental Principle: Performance -Reasonable Assurance -Planning and Supervision --Audit plan -Materiality -Risk Assessment --Internal Control --Risk of Material misstatement --Inherent
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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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Audit of the Inventory and Warehousing Cycle Chapter 21 ©2008 Prentice Hall Business Publishing‚ Auditing 12/e‚ Arens/Beasley/Elder 21 - 1 Learning Objective 1 Describe the business functions and the related documents and records in the inventory and warehousing cycle. ©2008 Prentice Hall Business Publishing‚ Auditing 12/e‚ Arens/Beasley/Elder 21 - 2 Flow of Inventory and Costs Raw Materials Beginning Raw inventory materials used Purchases Ending inventory Direct Labor Actual
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The internal audit function plays a key role in assisting the board to discharge its governance responsibilities. Yet how does the board – and its audit committee – satisfy itself that internal audit is functioning effectively and efficiently? The board’s responsibility for internal controls Through working with a broad range of organisations in Australia and internationally‚ KPMG has identified a number of better practices in relation to the role played by the board audit and/or risk
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Q1. Components of H.R. developmental audit? ANS: There are three components:- 1: Organization and admin of H.R The organization of H.R office SOP and internal control features Admin retention rights‚ notice‚ matrix and outplacement practices Communication and appointment authorities 2: information management through documentation Personnel documentation Documenting: • Hiring‚ Working and leave information • Compensation benefits and perks • Employee profile • Performance
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Case 1.9 Zzzz Best Company Case 1.9 ZZZZ Best Company‚ Inc. 1. A review is similar to an audit but is less in scope and only provides limited assurance in regards to the presentation of the financial statement. This differs with an audit that gives reasonable assurance that no material errors or illegal acts are detected. The objective of an audit is to provide a reasonable basis for expressing an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. A review does not provide a basis
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notes from the lecturer‚ Mr. Mwachiti 2. K. H. Spencer Pickett (2010). The Internal Auditing Handbook. (John Wiley & Sons Ltd) 3. International Standards on Audit‚ ISA 620. (15th December 2009). Using the work of an auditor’s expert. Page 632-652. 4. International Standards on Audit‚ ISA 210. (15th December 2009). Agreeing the terms of audit engagements. Page 9-21 5. Online ACCA F8: Auditing and Assurance course notes. Retrieved on 5th September‚ 2011 from (http://opentuition.com/acca/f8/f8-course-notes/)
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What is an HR audit? : What is an HR audit? An HR audit is a process to review implementation of your institutions policies and procedures‚ ensure compliance with employment law‚ implement best practices and educate your managers. HR Audit refers to an examination and evaluation of policies ‚ procedures and practices to determine the effectiveness of personnel management. HR AUDIT COVERS : HR AUDIT COVERS MEASUREMENT & EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL PROGRAMMES ‚ POLICIES‚ & PRACTICES.
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American Institute of Accountants produce a bulletin for a standardization of auditing procedures. A publication titled “Uniformed Accounting” was released shortly after as a first set of published standards. While it was still not required for companies to release a set of audited financial statements‚ those who were publically traded began to embrace the idea as a way to prove good standing to their loyal shareholders. It wasn’t until the stock market crash in 1929 did people really begin to
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