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4.12 Which components of audit risk can an auditor control? Explain.
4.14 Why do auditors identify accounts and related assertions at risk of material
misstatement? What are the implications of identifying an account as having a significant
risk?
4.18 A client has physical controls over inventories, including a locked warehouse with
access restricted to authorised personnel. Testing of these physical controls over
inventories shows that they are very effective. Can the auditor conclude that there are
likely to be no errors in the valuation of inventories? Explain.
4.20 Why is an auditor interested in a client’s liquidity?
4.21 Consider the following statement: ‘If inherent and control risk are high, the auditor
will set detection risk as low to maintain a low audit risk’. Explain what it means to set
detection risk as low. What does this mean for the operation of the audit?
4.22 Explain how setting a lower planning materiality level affects the quality and quantity
of audit evidence that needs to be gathered.
4.23 Audit risk and revenue
Blayne Lending Ltd (Blayne) provides small and medium sized personal, car and
business loans to clients. It has been operating for more than 10 years and run
throughout this time by Simon Reach. Simon has been the public face of the finance
company, appearing in most of its television and radio advertisements, and developing a
reputation as a friend of the ‘little person’ who has been mistreated by the large finance
companies and banks. Blayne’s major revenue stream is generated by obtaining large
amounts on the wholesale money market and lending in small amounts to retail
customers. Margins are tight, and the business is run as a ‘no frills’ service. Offices are
modestly furnished and the mobile lenders drive small, basic cars when visiting clients.
Blayne prides itself on full disclosure to its clients and all fees and services are explained
in writing to clients before loans are finalised. However, although full disclosure is made,
clients who do not read the documents closely can be surprised by the high exit charges
when they wish to make early repayments or transfer their business elsewhere. Blayne’s
mobile lenders are paid on a commission basis; they earn more when they write more
loans. For example, they are encouraged to sell credit cards to any person seeking a
personal loan. Blayne receives a commission payment from the credit card companies
when it sells a new card and Blayne also receives a small percentage of the interest
charges paid by clients on the credit card.
Required
(a) What type of misstatements would be most likely for Blayne’s revenue?
(b) What type of controls should be in place at Blayne to stop the misstatement of
revenue?
4.24 Audit risk and inventories
Bandit’s Bargains stocks thousands of items that range in value from $1 to $100. The
inventories on hand represent a material portion of current assets. The merchandise
items change according to the season and the promotional theme adopted by the stores’
management for the year. Merchandise is ordered up to four months in advance from
Chinese and Korean suppliers. These special orders require Bandit’s Bargains to give
the suppliers substantial deposits upon placement of the orders.
Required Identify the accounts (balance sheet and income statement) that are at risk of
material misstatement for Bandit’s Bargains. Explain why they are at risk.
4.27 Audit strategy
Nella is a new audit junior and is attending training sessions at the audit firm. Nella is
trying to focus on the main points in the training because there will be a test at the end of
the week. The topic today is audit strategy, with specific reference to the standard on
planning audits. Nella needs some advice to help her study.
Required
(a) What is an audit strategy? What is the auditing standard that directs auditors to
establish an overall audit strategy?
(b) Make a summary of the process used by an auditor to determine the degree of
reliance on detailed substantive procedures for a particular class of transaction.
4.29 Analytical procedures
Fox Ltd is in the computer sales business. Fox’s auditor has conducted an analysis of
the unaudited figures in preparation for setting the audit strategy. The calculations reveal
that inventory turnover is lower this year than last, even more than the auditor expected
given the additional competition in Fox’s main markets.
Required
Explain how the turnover ratio analysis would affect the audit strategy for Fox.
4.34 Analytical procedures for liquidity issues
Astute Accessories has retail outlets in six large regional cities in the eastern states,
selling ladies shoes and handbags. The shops are run by local managers but purchasing
decisions for all stores are handled by Sienna Garrett, the owner of the business. Astute
Accessories sells only for cash and generates sales through a reputation of low prices
for quality goods. Sales are low in summer, but winter sales are usually very good and
lots of high-priced boots are usually sold. Sienna is constantly monitoring cash flow, and
negotiating with suppliers about payment terms and banks about interest rates and
extensions of credit. Brad Jacobs has the tasks of assessing the liquidity of Astute
Accessories and identifying the audit risks arising from this aspect of the business. Brad
discovers that a major long-term debt is due for repayment one month after the close of
the financial year, but Sienna is having difficulty obtaining approval from her current
bank for a renewal of the debt for a further two-year term. In addition, interest rates have
risen since the last fixed rate was agreed two years ago, adding an additional 2 per cent
to the likely rate for the new debt (if it is approved). The seasonality of the business
means that inventory levels fluctuate considerably. At the end of the financial year (30
June) Sienna placed pre-paid orders for the summer range and the goods started arriving
in the stores by November.
Required
(a) What liquidity and solvency issues does Astute Accessories face? Explain the likely
impact of each issue on the usual liquidity ratios.
(b) Advise Brad about the audit risks for Astute Accessories and suggest how he could
take these into account in the audit plan.
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