Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9781259916984
Author: WHITTINGTON, Ray, Pany, Kurt
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Explain the factors related to the verification of plant and equipment that are not applicable to audit work.

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Verification of the assets:

It is a process of providing confirmation regarding a specific event and activity. When the auditor performs audit them he verify the transactions for their accuracy and originality. 

Explain the factors related to the verification of plant and equipment that are not applicable to audit work:

  • The high value of the plant and equipment requires the auditor’s verification. The high value of the item could affect the balance sheet to a large extent. The value of the current assets is relatively low.
  • The frequency of the transaction or change in the plant and equipment is quite low. The current assets have a high turnover. Cash and inventory fluctuate very swiftly.
  • The cut-off transaction related to the plant and equipment would not affect the profitability of the company to the extent that the current asset would affect. Most of the plant and equipment transactions are recorded in the balance sheet of the company.

Thus, the high value of the items, frequency of the transaction and impact of the cut-off transactions are the factors related to the verification of plant and equipment that are not applicable to audit work.

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