Auditing and Assurance Services (16th Edition)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9780134065823
Author: Alvin A. Arens, Randal J. Elder, Mark S. Beasley, Chris E. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Identify the role of professional skepticism in classifying the intentional and unintentional misstatement.
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- Professional skepticism is an attitude that includes being alert to the following, EXCEPT A. Evidence that is consistent with other evidence obtained B. Information that calls into question the reliability of the documents and responses to inquiries to be used as evidence C. Conditions that may indicate likely misstatement D. Circumstances that suggest the need for procedures in addition to those required by relevant assurance standardsarrow_forwardFor what does an auditor use professional skepticism?arrow_forwardWhen would an auditor prefer to conduct a black-box audit? What about a white-box audit?arrow_forward
- Risk assessment procedures include audit evidence such as inquiries, inspection and observation, and confirmation. The auditor’s assessment of control risk of the client could affect the extent of the auditor’s evidence gathering procedures. Group of answer choices True, True True, False False, True False, Falsearrow_forwardWhich of the following is an accurate statement about professional skepticism? Select one: a. Professional skepticism involves a critical assessment of the evidence. Professional skepticism involves a critical assessment of the evidence. b. Professional skepticism is only necessary for the audits of public companies c. It is easy for auditors to understand that their clients may try to deceive them throughout the audit process d. Professional skepticism is easy to implement in practice.arrow_forwardDetermine which of the following is most correct statement regarding the reliability of audit evidence. Select one: a. Reliability of audit evidence is dependent upon the evidence being subjective b. Reliability of evidence refers to the amount of evidence obtained. c. If internal controls are effective, evidence obtained is more reliable than when the controls are not effective. d. Information that is indirectly obtained from external sources is the most reliable audit evidencearrow_forward
- Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. If evidence is subjective, it cannot be reliable b. Evidence must be relevant to all of the audit objectives c. Evidence obtained directly by the auditor may not be reliable if the auditor lacks the qualifications to evaluate the evidence. d. The persuasiveness of evidence can be evaluated after considering its sufficiencyarrow_forwardConsider the concepts of sufficient and appropriate audit evidence. Assess how audit risk relates to audit evidence. How do auditors audit accounting estimates and other subjective information? What are analytical procedures, and why are they a useful audit tool? Explain the importance of audit documentation.arrow_forwardDistinguish between an auditor’s responsibilities to detect and report errors, illegal acts, and fraud. What role does materiality have in determining the proper reporting and disclosure of such events?arrow_forward
- The audit risk model is the foundation of audit practice. True Falsearrow_forwardRisk of incorrect acceptance is defined as _______. the risk that the auditor concludes that a material misstatement does not exist when it does exist the risk that the auditor concludes that a material misstatement does exist when it does exist the risk that an audit firm incorrectly issued an unmodified opinion the risk that an audit firm incorrectly accepts a client The objective of auditors is to obtain _______. sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed risks of immaterial misstatement sufficient appropriate audit evidence from internal control only regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement insufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement When an adverse opinion is issued regarding internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), the…arrow_forwardIf an auditor does not intend to rely on internal controls in the audit, does the auditor needto obtain an understanding of the client’s internal control? Explain.arrow_forward
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