Auditing & Assurance Services: A Systematic Approach (Irwin Accounting)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780077732509
Author: William F Messier Jr, Steven M. Glover Associate Professor, Douglas F. Prawitt Associate Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.20MCQ
To determine
Concept Introduction:Preliminary engagement activities are preformed before accepting the audit engagement. These activities include understanding the client and its business, determining the audit engagement team.
To choose: The correct option.
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What is an auditor's main responsibility during an audit?
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Which of the following documents or/ and procedures should be used by the auditor to gain a better understanding of the client ?
1 .Discussion with management
2. Communications with certain entities working in the same industry sector
3. Predecessor auditor assessment of the internal control
4. All answers are correct
Identify information that auditors are required to communicate to individuals charged with governance of the client.
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- The primary objective of compliance auditing is toa. Give an opinion on financial statements.b. Develop a basis for a report on internal control.c. Perform a study of effective and efficient use of resources.d. Determine whether client personnel are following laws, rules, regulations, and policiesarrow_forwardThe final stage in the client acceptance and continuance decision process involves: a. the auditor obtaining a management representation letter from the client. b. the auditor preparing an independence declaration statement. c. the client's audit committee meeting with the auditor. d. the preparation of an engagement letter.arrow_forwardUsing your selected objective, create an audit plan of the organization's financial statements that address the following, with support each with appropriate auditing standards. 1. Business Risks 2. Management Assertions 3. Audit Risk 4. Internal control and effect on audit proceduresarrow_forward
- A tool used by auditors that serves as a cue to guiding audit planning around management’s assertions in various disclosures is known as: a. a GAAP Guide b. an audit planning meeting c. an audit program d. a disclosure checklistarrow_forwardThe use of an audit engagement letter is the best method of assuring the auditor will have which of the following?Select one: a. Cooperation from other auditors b. Auditor will obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence. c. Access to all books, accounts and vouchers required for audit purpose d. Management representation letterarrow_forwardWho is ultimately responsible for determining that the objectives for an internal audit engagement have been met? A The individual internal audit staff member. B The CAE. (C) The audit committee. The internal audit engagement supervisor.arrow_forward
- Analyze what information the auditors are needed to provide to those in charge of the client's governance.arrow_forwardExplain how a strategic understanding of a client’s business may increase the value of the audit service.arrow_forwardExplain why the decision to accept a client is important and describe the primary features of client acceptance and continuance, including the purpose and content of an audit engagement letter.arrow_forward
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