AUD 2 Flashcards
Piecemeal opinions are no appropriate for?
For a disclaimer of opinion or a adverse opinion.
Financial statements prepared on an accounting basis other than GAAP the auditor should?
Include an emphasis of matter paragraph that states that the special purpose framework is a basis other than generally accepted GAAP.
If financial statements are not correctly titled the auditor should?
Qualify the opinion with a basis for modification report.
Special purpose framework includes?
Cash basis, tax basis, regulatory basis, and contractual basis.
The objective of a review of financial statements is to?
Is to determine if there should be material modification to the reports to comply with GAAP.
Comfort letters are signed by?
The auditors.
When is an accountant required to comply with SSARS?
When submitting unaudited financial statements.
Independence is….
Implied.
In a review versus a compilation an engagement letter is?
Review - Required; Compilation - Not Required.
A review provides _____________ assurance and a compilation provides _____________ assurance.
Limited and no.
Analytic procedures…..
Involve the use of both financial and relevant non-financial data.