Summarizing the Results

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Summarizing the Results The auditor evaluates the results of the audit tests and accumulated evidence. A conclusion is reached as to whether the account balance appears reasonable. If not, the auditor prepares a proposed adjusting journal entry to correct the misstatement and posts the adjustment on the Lead Schedule to adjust the Unaudited current year balance to an Audited year-end balance based on the audit procedures. The proposed adjustment will also be in the related workpaper file for the other part of the entry such Cash, Sales, Cost of Goods Sold, and Expenses. The last step is to review all documents in the file for proper indexing and cross referencing before giving the file to the audit senior for review and comments. This step applies to all audit workpapers. Next, a few comments on the Acquisition and Expenditures Cycle The focus of the audit procedures for Accounts Payable and other current liabilities is to identify potential misstatements that understate the balance in these accounts. Remember this exhibit from Lesson 1, Exhibit 3. The accounting cycle will involve multiple balance sheet accounts. Accounts Payable is the one you are most likely familiar with. Inventory, Property and Equipment, Accrued Expenses and Deferred Income tax accounts could also be part of the client acquisitions and expenditures cycle. The auditor would also be looking for any expenses accounts that routinely have an amount accrued at year-end under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
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