ACC 425 Project Two Template (1)

Assignment 1: Individual research/essay You are a newly hired fraud examiner. You have been asked to write a preliminary report on the Paving Company Case scenario based on the information presented in Units 1 to 4 and findings from your additional research.  Your report should not exceed 2,000 words. The word limit is not inclusive of the bibliography and cover page.  In your response, the following points must be addressed fully: a)      Determine the type of fraud committed and describe the symptoms of fraud that might be evident to an investigator.  b)      As discussed in units 1 to 4, all frauds involve key elements. Identify and describe using examples the elements of the Sharp's fraud.  c)       In the scenario, Sharp’s employer has been putting more emphasis on controlling costs for the various businesses. With the slowing of overall spending in the construction sector, Travolta had ordered managers to closely monitor expenses. He had sold several companies and has given vice…

a. Explain the advantages of using GAS to assist with IT audits, and give five examples of how it may be used. b. Describe the audit purpose facilitated and the procedural steps to be followed when using the following CAATTs: 1. ITF 2. EAM 3. Parallel simulation

Match the two lists, below, by placing the capital letter from List 1 in each of the cells preceding the five descriptions in List 2 to which they best relate. One description in List 2 can be answered with 2 matches from List 1. Therefore, you should have 2 letters left over from List 1. List 1: Concepts A. Application (i.e., automated) control. B. Corrective control. C. Control environment. D. Input validity. E. Input completeness. F. Input accuracy G. Update completeness. H. Efficient use of resources. List 1: Capital letter List 2: Definitions/Descriptions 1. Insurance policy reimburses a company for losses due to a fire in a warehouse. 2. Shipping notices have a serial number that is tracked to ensure that they are all input. 3. Computer reviews each input to ensure that all the required data are included. 4. Inventory movements are tracked with a scanner to reduce manual counting. 5. Purchase orders are signed to approve the purchase.

Please help ASAP. Clearly define the answers for the following questions. (use at least 10 sentences for each , thanks) Question 1: Explain and give examples of the use of a fraud theory. Question 2: Outline the Fraud Triangle and give two examples of each element

Case 7.1 Anne Aylor Inc. Determination of Planning Materiality and Performance Materiality by Mark S. Beasley, Frank A. Buckless, Steven M. Glover, Douglas F. Prawitt   Please answer what is required number 1 and 2   REQUIRED [1] Review Exhibits 1 and 2; audit memos G-3 and G-4; and audit schedules G-5, G-6 and G-7. Based on your review, answer each of the following questions: [a] Why are different materiality bases considered when determining planning materiality? [b] Why are different materiality thresholds relevant for different audit engagements? [c] Why is the materiality base that results in the smallest threshold generally used for planning purposes? [d] Why is the risk of management fraud considered when determining performance materiality? [e] Why might an auditor not use the same performance materiality amount or percentage of account balance for all financial statement accounts? [f] Why does the combined total of individual account performance materiality commonly exceed the…

Question 13 Cross-referencing: 1. Is equivalent to the PCAOB management assertion of completeness. 2. Makes it easier for the reader to follow an auditor's workpapers. 3. Refers to the tick marks used in workpapers. 4. All of the above. O 4 O 3 O 2 O 1

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Chapter 7 of the textbook presents some concerns regarding the current accounting standards for research and development expenditures. Instructions: For this discussion, you will be divided into two groups: Group B: You are assigned to Group B if you have a last name beginning with N-Z.  Assume that you are the FASB member. Write a memo defending the current standards regarding research and development. For both groups, your memo should address the following questions: By requiring expensing of R&D, do you think companies will spend less on R&D? Why or why not? What are the possible implications for the competitiveness of U.S. companies? If a company makes a commitment to spend money for R&D, it must believe it has future benefits. Shouldn't these costs therefore be capitalized just like the purchase of any long-lived asset that you believe will have future benefits? Explain your answer. For your initial post, indicate in the subject line which group you are in (Group A…

35. Which of the following type of evidence is the is most persuasive? a. prenumbered client purchase order forms b. client worksheets support cost allocations c. bank statements obtained from the client d. client representation letter