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Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337619455
Author: Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 24CYBK
To determine
Introduction:Audit committee is a sub-committee of the board of directors which is responsible for providing an oversight to the financial reporting process. Audit committee acts as an intermediary between external auditors of the company and the management to resolve areas of conflict amongst them.
To identify:The correct option relating to responsibilities of audit committee that NYSE has mandated.
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Which of the following statement is not related to role of audit committee?
Approve remuneration and terms of engagement of the external auditor
Monitor and review the effectiveness of the company’s internal control
Monitor the integrity of the company’s financial statements
To prepare the financial statement of the company in time
Which of the following parties are responsible for the detection of errors and accounting irregularities in a company's financial statements?
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internal audit staff and audit committee of the board of directors.
all of these answer choices are correct.
the SEC staff during their review process
external auditors
Audit committees have an essential role to play in ensuring the integrity and transparency of corporate reporting. The external auditor will normally report to the audit committee on all the following matters except:
Select one:
a.Detected frauds.
b.Future staff requirements of the audit firm.
c.Potential breach of Corporation Act 2001.
d.The management responsibility in presenting annual financial reports.
Chapter 2 Solutions
Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)
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