4A Flashcards
The auditor should trace a sample of shipping docs to the corresponding sales invoices, and to the sales journal and AR sub ledger. This is the audit procedures for*
completeness of sales transactions
The auditor should compare a sample of sales invoice from shortly before/after YE with the shipment dates and with the dates the sales were recorded in the sales journal. This audit procedure is for
cut off for sales transactions
Compare prices and terms n a sample of sales invoices with authorized price lists and terms of trade to determine whether sales are recorded at the appropriate amount. This audit procedure is for
valuation, allocation, and accuracy of sales transactions
Vouch a sample of sales transactions from the sales journal to the sales invoice back to the customer order and shipping documents. This audit procedure is for
Existence and occurrence of sales transactions
Examine a sample of sales invoices for proper classification into the appropriate revenue accounts
Understandability and classification of sales transactions
The auditor should obtain an aged TB of AR and trace the total to the general ledger control account. This audit procedure is for
Completeness of AR
The auditor should examine the results of confirmation and test the adequacy of the ADA. Review the A/R aging report. These audit procedures are for
VAA (valuation, allocation, and accuracy). the results of confirmations ( a test of accuracy). Test the adequacy of the ADA ( a test of valuation).
What are the disclosures related to revenue cycle?
Revenue recognition methods
Revenue by reportable segment
Related party revenues and receivables
Receivables by type (trade, officer/employee, affiliates and terms
Pledged or discounted receivables
ADA related to the receivables and a discussion fo the analysis to assess credit risk
Inclusion in receivables of amounts related to L-T contracts
Auditors should ensure that all required disclosures related to AR and sales have been included in the notes to the financial statements. This is the audit procedures for
Completeness of presentation and disclosures
Difference between projection and forecast
Projection = Hypothetical assumptions *what if* (restricted) Forecast = general use *the best of the responsible party's knowledge, the expected financial results (not restricted)