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1
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What should be included for the auditor’s address?

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The city and state where the auditor is located.

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2
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What is management responsible for in regards to financial statements?

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Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements in accordance with the Applicable Financial Reporting Framework.

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3
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What is management responsible for in regards to Internal Control?

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With regard to Internal Control, management is responsible for:

  • Internal Control Design
  • Implementation
  • Maintenance

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4
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What are the headings in the Audit Report for an Unmodified Opinion?

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(TIM-AA)

  • Title
  • Introduction
  • Management Responsibility
  • Auditor Responsibility
  • Audit Opinion

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5
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What are the headings in the Audit Report for a Modified Opinion?

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(TIMA-BA)

  • Title
  • Introduction
  • Management Responsibility
  • Auditor Responsibility
  • Basis for (Modified) Opinion
  • Audit Opinion

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6
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In an Unmodified Opinion with Emphasis-of-Matter / Other-Matter sections, what is the order of the headings?

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(TIM-AA EMO)

  • Title
  • Introduction
  • Management Responsibility
  • Auditor Responsibility
  • Audit Opinion
  • Emphasis-of-Matter
  • Other-Matter

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7
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What are the requirements for referencing a component auditor in the audit report?

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Component financial statements must be prepared using the same Financial Reporting Framework as the Group Financial Statements.

Component auditor must have performed audit in accordance with GAAS or PCAOB Standards.

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8
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What must the Group Engagement Partner do if they assume responsibility for the component auditor’s work?

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  • Perform additional audit procedures
  • Be involved in component auditor’s work
  • Perform risk assessment procedures
  • Assess risk of material misstatement

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9
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What standards govern compilation engagements?

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Compilations are governed by SSARS (Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services).

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10
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Which clients can have compilation engagements?

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Non-SEC (non-public) registrants only.

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11
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What is a compilation?

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Accountant puts together financial statements with information provided by management.

  • No opinion is expressed and no assurances are given.
  • Independence is not required.

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12
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What disclosures are required for compilation engagements?

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Disclosures not necessary must state that they are not included.

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13
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What standards govern review engagements?

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Review engagements are governed by SSARS (Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services).

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14
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What type of assurance is given in a review engagement?

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Reviews give limited assurance.

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15
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What procedures are required for review engagements?

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Analytical procedures are required for reviews to compare results against documented predictions.

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16
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What is a review engagement?

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In a review engagement, financial statements are presented with no opinion expressed and limited assurances are given.

Independence is required for a review engagement.

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17
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What is a forecast?

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A forecast is a prospective financial statement that uses normal circumstances.

General and limited use allowed.

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18
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What is a projection?

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A projection is a prospective financial statement using hypothetical situations.

Only limited use by the client is allowed.

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19
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What are the requirements for agreed-upon procedures?

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  1. Independence is required.
  2. Only limited use by the client is allowed.

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20
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What disclosures are required for remote likelihood of losses?

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No disclosure required.

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21
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What disclosure is required for a probable loss contingency?

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Accrue if estimable.

Emphasis-of-Matter paragraph if not estimable.

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22
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What disclosure is made if a loss contingency is reasonably possible?

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Auditor assesses need for Emphasis-of-Matter paragraph based on loss likelihood.

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23
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How is a gain contingency reported?

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Gain contingencies are not reported.

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24
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How does an immaterial GAAP issue affect the audit opinion?

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It doesn’t. Opinion is unmodified.

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25
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How does a very material GAAP issue affect the audit report?

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Modified-Adverse Opinion is issued.

Emphasis-of-Matter paragraph is added after the Opinion paragraph.

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26
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How do Governmental Auditing Standard compare to GAAS?

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GAS is stricter than GAAS.

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27
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What is required under the Single Audit Act?

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  • Funding Threshold is $750,000.
  • An audit performed under governmental auditing standards (GAS).
  • Like GAAS, a report on internal control is required.

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28
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Is a report on Internal Control required?

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Yes - formerly optional, it is now required

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29
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If the Auditor finds that the Going Concern Basis of Accounting has been inappropriately applied - what type of opinion should be issued?

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Adverse Opinion

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