Audit 1 Module 4 - Unmodified | Unqualified Opinion Flashcards
Unmodified-
Auditor concludes that FS are presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance w applicable financial reporting framework
Auditors report date:
FINAL date of auditor responsibility
Which standards go where for unmodified (Nonissuers) audit opinion:
GAAS
GAAP
GAAS - auditors responsibility paragraph
GAAP - managements responsibility and opinion paragraph
Critical audit matters (CAM)
-Related to accounts or disclosures that are material to FS
-involved especially challenging, subjective, or complex auditor judgement
For each CAM, audit report should include (IPAD)
- IDENTIFICATION of the CAM
- PRINCIPAL considerations that led auditor to determine the matter was a cam
- How the cam was ADDRESSED
- Reference to relevant FS accounts or DISCLOSURES
Where standards go for an unqualified opinion (issuer)
PCAOB
GAAP
PCAOB- basis for opinion
GAAP - opinion on FS statements
Form AP (filed by 35th day after audit report) includes:
Name of firm
Name of the issuer who’s FS are audited
Date of audit report
End date of most recent periods FS
Name of engagement partner
City/state of office of firm issuing audit report
When financial statements contain a departure from US GAAP because, due to unusual circumstances, the statements would otherwise be misleading, the auditor should express and opinion that is
Unmodified
Qualified opinion- misstatements are
Material but not pervasive
Adverse opinion- misstatements are
Material and pervasive