EBK AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES: A SY
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ISBN: 9781260687668
Author: Jr
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL LEARNING SOLN.(CC)
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Analytical procedure is applied to compare the trend of financial item. This procedure helps the auditor to identify the material variances and audit areas that need special considerations. The audit uses technical or non technical methods to perform this analysis.
To choose: The purpose of final analytical procedure.
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- Analytical procedures used when planning an audit should concentrate ona. Weaknesses in the company’s internal control activities.b. Predictability of account balances based on individual significant transactions.c. Management assertions in financial statements.d. Accounts and relationships that can represent specific potential problems and risks in the financial statements.arrow_forwardexplain .After documenting internal control in an audit engagement, the auditor may perform tests on Those controls that the auditor plans to rely on. Those controls in which deficiencies were identified. Those controls that have a material effect on the financial statement balances. A random sample of the controls that were reviewed.arrow_forwardIn performing a risk-based audit, when developing audit recommendations, the IT auditor should: a) Use Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) to test transactions. b) Analyze the inherent risk, residual risk, and the cost of additional controls in relation to the potential for loss. c) Determine if the risk is material based solely on auditor judgement. d) Perform substantive procedures to eliminate control riskarrow_forward
- Risk assessment procedures are performed by auditors to: a. detect material misstatements in the financial statements. b. distribute the information needed to perform control activities. c. express an opinion on the financial statements. d. identify and assess the risks in achieving the entity’s objectives.arrow_forwardWhen performing a financial statement audit, auditors are required to explicitly assess the risk of material misstatement due to:Select one: a. Illegal acts. b. Fraud. c. Business risk. d. Errors.arrow_forwardDirection: summarize each step of the risk-based audit process. Testing of ControlsPerforming substantive proceduresOverall review of the financial statementsIssuing audit reportarrow_forward
- Your answer is incorrect. When and why are analytical procedures performed by an auditor? Select all that apply. risk response phase to evaluate information included in the financial statements reporting phase to evaluate the effectiveness of controls Orisk assessment phase to assess if the financial statements reflect the auditor's understanding of the client O risk assessment phase to identify unusual fluctuations O reporting phase to identify areas of potential material misstatementsarrow_forwardThe audit risk model includes the four risks listed below. Match the type of risk with the related definition.A. Detection riskB. Control riskC. Inherent riskD. Audit risk___ 1. The probability that an auditor will give an inappropriate opinion on financial statements.___ 2. The probability that audit procedures will fail to produce evidence of material misstatements.___ 3. The probability that the client's internal control policies and procedures will fail to detect material misstatements if they have entered the accounting system.___ 4. The probability that material misstatements have occurred in transactions entering the accounting system.arrow_forwardWhich of the following is appropriate about risk assessment? A. The assessed level of inherent and control risk can be sufficiently low, thus resulting to eliminating the need for substantive tests. B. Audit risk may be more effectively determined by assessing inherent and control risk separately. C. Detection risk is eliminated if an auditor were to examine 100 percent off the account balance or class of transactions. D. There is an iverse relationship between detection risk and the combined level of inherent and control riskarrow_forward
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