A5 (4) - Management Representation Flashcards
Requirements
1) . Letter is mandatory
2) . Date as same date of report
3) . Signed by CEO or CFO
4) . The client assert that all material matters have been adequately disclosed
Purpose of rep letter
1) . To confirm representation explicitly or implicitly given to auditor
2) . To indicate and document the continuing appropriateness
3) . To reduce possibility of misunderstanding concerning matters in rep
4) . Written rep letter should include representation regarding matters affect recognition,measurement, or disclosure in the current period FS
Contents - completeness of the information
1) . Completeness of availability of all minutes of meetings of shareholders and board.
2) . Communication from regulatory agencies concerning noncompliance with financial reporting.
Contents - Recognition, measurement, and disclosures
1) . Uncorrected misstatements are immaterial
2) .Responsibility to design of detective and preventive programs
3) . Plant or intentions that may affect the carrying value or classification of assets and liabilities.
4) . Related parties transactions
5) .Guarantees for contingent liabilities.
6) .violations that my have effects on FS disclosures
7) .Unasserted claims advised by lawyer must be disclosed.
8) . Satisfactory titles of assets and assets pledged as collateral.
9) . Compliance with agreements that may affect the FS
Contents - subsequent events
Information concerning subsequent events
Contents - additional representation .
1) . Impact of new account principle
2) . Impairment of assets
3) . Obsolesce of inventory
4) . Retractions on cash
5) . Plans to discontinue line of business
Contents - financial statements
1) Proper presentation of the financial statments.