Case Study Project What is the purpose of auditing? Describe the relationship between internal controls and the audit process. Answer The purpose of an audit is to provide financial statement users with an opinion by the auditor on whether the financial statements are presented fairly‚ in all material respects‚ in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework. An audit also enhances the degree of confidence of intended users in the financial statements. Financial audits
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Relevant Information-Apollo Shoe GA-3 Information Relevant to 2011 Audit Audit Action Recommended Pressure to meet sales targets GA 3-1 Increase procedures related to existence of sales and valuation of receivables‚ as well as cutoff Purchase of equipment GA 3-1 Verify through invoices and receiving reports if equipment purchased during the year Verify terms of refinancing for accuracy as well as interest payments. Line of credit refinanced GA 3-1 Did they pay note on Jan. 1‚ 2012 or refinance
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Internal Control Evaluation Every business should take the steps necessary to ensure that its internal controls are functioning effectively and efficiently. It is important to have accountability at every level of a business. Creating a checklist to evaluate internal controls will support the business in this effort. According to Louwers‚ Ramsay‚ Sinason and Stawser (2007)‚ an internal control questionnaire aide an auditor in gathering evidence about the control environment and accounting and
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The firm of Anderson‚ Olds‚ and Watershed is pleased to receive your notification to proceed with the audit and look forward to working with you. From the Audit Committee meeting minutes‚ we understand that Apollo Shoes requires help with the yearly audit because the former CPA firm withdrew unexpectedly (University of Phoenix‚ n.d.). Anderson‚ Olds‚ and Watershed will conduct the audit and “prepare the state franchise tax returns as well as the federal tax returns” (University of Phoenix‚ n
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Apollo Shoes Audit Report Anderson‚ Olds and Watershed Certified Public Accountants 123 Main Street Upper Saddle River‚ NJ 00712 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT To the Stockholders Apollo Shoes‚ Inc. We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Apollo Shoes‚ Inc. as of December 31‚ 2008‚ and the related statements of income‚ comprehensive income‚ shareholders’ equity‚ and cash flows for the year ended‚ and related notes to the financial statements. We have also audited management’s assessment
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From: / Staff Accountant Date: December 19‚ 2012 Re: Internal Accountant’s Report to Management ------------------------------------------------- This report contains the supporting information to perform a full financial status review of our company‚ before the upcoming government contract bid. This report will cover the possible impacts that occupational fraud and abuse will have on the company‚ U.S. Governmental
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Revenue Cycle Attachment: I’ve attached a Sales internal control questionnaire from another engagement that I think you can use for Apollo. You may want to talk to Karina Ramirez to get answers to the questions. 1. Complete the ICQ for Apollo. For “yes” answers‚ add a comment stating which department and clerk performs the function. For “no” answers‚ describe the possible “errors” or “frauds” that could occur because of the control weakness. 2. I’ve started a flowchart and listed
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Apollo Shoes Case Assignment Apollo Shoes Inc.‚ Anderson‚ Olds‚ and Watershed has enjoyed working with your company this year‚ and look forward for more to come. Enclosed are the item that your company has requested of us‚ while there are some improvements to be made‚ your staff has done a fantastic job in assisting us with our audit. We hope that we have assisted your company and answered any questions about improvements to be made. Team C Sales Internal Control Questionnaire for Apollo
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Internal Audit Working Paper Physical Plant Audit Page: 8.3.1/1 Evaluate Annual Construction and Major Repair Costs Prepare: KRS Date: 12/08/93 List of Unfinished Projects Reviewer: BMT Date: 12/09/93 Project | Type | BeginningDate(M/YR) | Projected Ending Date(M/YR) | Projected Ending Date(M/YR) | | Wagner Greenhouse | C |
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Using Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques to Support Audit I. Executive Summary Nowadays‚ the use of computers dominates in most of the business world; auditors too have recognized that the power and speed of computers can greatly assist them in their work. The term “computer-assisted audit techniques” (CAAT) is used to denote computer techniques that auditors can utilize to help them complete their audits in a more effective‚ efficient‚ and timely manner. Use of the prefix “computer-assisted”
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