EBK AUDITING: A RISK BASED-APPROACH
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781337670203
Author: RITTENBERG
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 9, Problem 15RQSC
To determine
Introduction:The risk associated with the overall operations of a business entity is called as the potential risk. It is the risk of undesirable outcomes resulting from the hazards. So an auditor as a consultant is required for risk management, who recommend some business strategy and necessary changes.
Requirement 1
Potential risk areas and the cause they represent potential risks
To determine
Introduction: The risk associated with the overall operations of a business entity is called as the potential risk. It is the risk of undesirable outcomes resulting from the hazards. So an auditor as a consultant is required for risk management, who recommend some business strategy and necessary changes.
Requirement 2
The possible explanations for representing potential risk
To determine
Introduction:To determine the quality of financial information that are provided by the clients,
Requirement 3
the accuracy of client’s data in Audit procedures
To determine
Introduction:In business practice, sometimes there may be involve altering accounts receivables to embezzlement of cash. To conceal such amount is a fraudulent activity known as lapping scheme. This method involves considering subsequent receivables payment from a transaction and uses that to cover the embezzlement of cash.
Requirement 4
the way that the CFO use
To determine
Introduction: Professional skepticism is a foundation of auditing profession. It always uses validate information through critical assessment of evidence. This skepticism must be applied at each stages of audit process.
Requirement 5
The importance of professional skepticism during performing planning analytical procedures
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EBK AUDITING: A RISK BASED-APPROACH
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