EBK AUDITING: A RISK BASED-APPROACH
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ISBN: 9781337670203
Author: RITTENBERG
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 1, Problem 18RQSC
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Introduction:Auditor’s independence meansaudit is conducted by the auditor in an unbiased manner and is in accordance with the recognized standards and rules.
To illustrate:The importance of independence and specify why it is considered as a conerstone of the profession.
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EBK AUDITING: A RISK BASED-APPROACH
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- Practice question: In the context of auditing, having competent technical abilities and skills as an accountant is more important than ensuring auditor independence and understanding the procedures to overcome threats to independence. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? Use examples to facilitate your explanation.arrow_forwardIT audit standards of practice require that IT auditors: [SELECT ALL THAT APPLY] a) Must exercise due professional care when performing audit procedures. b) Must maintain objectivity and independence to avoid introducing bias in their reports. c) Should be professionally competent, and possess the skills and knowledge to conduct the audit. d) Must obtain an audit certificationsarrow_forwardIdentify the drivers of audit quality as specified by the Financial Reporting Council's Audit Quality Framework. Please use the illustration below to help you answer the question.arrow_forward
- Explain the concept of "independence" in auditing and its significance. How does the principle of independence contribute to the credibility and reliability of financial audits? Provide examples to illustrate potential threats to auditor independence and how these threats can be mitigated in practice.arrow_forwardAudit morality includes moral sensitivity, moral judgment, moral motivation, and moral character. Explain how audit morality plays a key role in determining best audit practices that influence audit performance.arrow_forwardUnderstand the importance of planning the audit engagement so that it is conducted in accordance with professional standards.arrow_forward
- The auditor should review information provided by those charged with governance and management identifying I. The names of all known related parties.II. Related party transactions. Fairness and accuracy. Rights and obligations. Valuation and allocation. Understandability and classification.arrow_forwardWhich of the following are reasons for the audit profession issuing auditing standards? (i) To ensure consistency of audits across different firms (ii) To provide bureaucracy for auditors to deal with (iii) To ensure quality in the standard of audits performed i, ii, iii i, ii i, iii ii, iiiarrow_forwardWhat are the professional guidelines for auditors in external auditingarrow_forward
- Auditors’ understanding of the internal control in an entity provides information fora. Determining whether members of the audit team have the required competence and capabilities to perform the audit.b. Ascertaining the independence in mental attitude of members of the audit team.c. Planning the professional development courses the audit staff needs to keep up to datewith new auditing standards.d. Planning the nature, timing, and extent of substantive procedures on an auditarrow_forwardExplain the role that auditing standards have with respect to the auditor exercising reasonable care and skill.arrow_forwardCompliance auditing often extends beyond audits leading to the expression of opinions on the fairness of financial presentation and includes audits of efficiency, economy, effectiveness, as well as: Select one: a. accuracy. b. evaluation. c. adherence to specific rules or procedures d. internal control.arrow_forward
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