Audit Reports Flashcards

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Which clients can have compilation engagements?

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Non-SEC (non-public) registrants only.

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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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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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What type of assurance is given in a review engagement?

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Reviews give limited assurance.

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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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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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What is a forecast?

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

General and limited use allowed.

17
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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.
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.

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.

20
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What disclosures are required for remote likelihood of losses?

A

No disclosure required.

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.

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.

23
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How is a gain contingency reported?

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Gain contingencies are not reported.

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.

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.

26
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How do Governmental Auditing Standards compare to GAAS?

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GAS is stricter than GAAS.

27
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What is required under the Single Audit Act?

A
  • Funding Threshold is $750,000.
  • An audit performed under governmental auditing standards (GAS).
  • Like GAAS, a report on internal control is required.
28
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Is a report on Internal Control required?

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Yes - formerly optional, it is now required

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?

A

Adverse Opinion