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 how an auditor should express his views on a report which is prepared after an audit of a federal financial assistance program in accordance with the Single Audit Act and contains evidence of non-compliance that has a material effect on the program.
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Ward is auditing an entity’s compliance with requirements governing a major federalfinancial assistance program in accordance with the Single Audit Act. Ward detectednoncompliance with requirements that have a material effect on the program. Ward’sreport on compliance should express(1) no assurance on the compliance tests.(2) reasonable assurance on the compliance tests.(3) a qualified or adverse opinion.(4) an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion
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When auditors become aware of noncompliance with a law or regulation committed byclient personnel, the primary reason that the auditors should obtain a better understanding ofthe nature of the act is toa. Recommend remedial actions to the audit committee.b. Evaluate the effect of the noncompliance on the financial statements.c. Determine whether to contact law enforcement officials.d. Determine whether other similar acts could have occurred.
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