Audit Reports - Public Flashcards
3 Paragraphs in Report
Intro, Scope, Opinion
1- Intro
indicates audit was performed and F/S were audited, also mentions MGMT’s responsibility and Auditor’s Responsibility
Title
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
2 - Scope
indicates auditor’s responsibility to provide reasonable assurance, auditing done on test basis, does not talk about GAAS - talks about PCAOB standards, define audit
3- Opinion
similar to opinion paragraph in non-public, mentions GAAP
4- Added paragraph on Internal Control
COSO Framework of Treadway Commission, separate report is more common
Separate Report on Internal Control
Intro (highlights MGMT responsibility, refer to framework), Scope, Definition, Inherent Limitations, Opinion(refer to framework), Cross Reference