AUD4 Flashcards
Remittance
a sum of money sent, especially by mail, in payment for goods or services or as a gift
Confirmations provide evidence of what?
Existence (not valuation)
Existence vs Occurrence
Existence - making sure assets/revenue are not overstated
Occurrence - making sure liabilities/expenses are not understated
The 2 documents most likely to be generated by the revenue cycle application?
Credit Memos & Sales Invoices
Examination of AR & Cash Receipts provides auditor w/ evidence of which assurances?
Completeness & Occurrence of Sales transactions
What should an employee do upon receipt of cash?
Prepare a duplicate listing of checks received aka a remittance listing
Most appropriate audit procedure to test existence assertion for AR?
Send confirmations to customers
2 assertions for which confirmation of AR balances provide primary evidence are…
- Rights & obligations (does the client have a right to the receivable?)
- Existence (does the receivable really exist?)
what assertions are typically addressed in the expenditure cycle
Completeness & Accuracy
Voucher
a written document that supports accounting transactions & ensures the accuracy of financial records. It serves as proof of payment or receipt in accounting. (Ex. bills, invoices, receipts)
Which dept is responsible for 1. preparing the PO 2. matching the receiving report & invoice w/PO and 3. paying for the related purchase?
- Purchasing Dept
- AP
- Treasurer