As an auditor, it is important to gain a comprehensive understanding of every aspect of a client’s internal control. This helps in evaluating control risk and preparing for the audit of the client’s financial statements. Choose one of the following questions to discuss:For what purposes should an auditor use their understanding of internal control components to plan an audit?What factors should an audit team consider when trying to reduce the planned assessed level of control risk below the maximum?What are the documentation requirements for a client’s internal control and assessed level of control risk?

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Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337619455

Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Publisher:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Chapter3: Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: Responsibilities Of Management And The External Auditor

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As an auditor, it is important to gain a comprehensive understanding of every aspect of a client’s internal control. This helps in evaluating control risk and preparing for the audit of the client’s financial statements. Choose one of the following questions to discuss:

For what purposes should an auditor use their understanding of internal control components to plan an audit?
What factors should an audit team consider when trying to reduce the planned assessed level of control risk below the maximum?
What are the documentation requirements for a client’s internal control and assessed level of control risk?

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