Block 2 - Proposal Document, Advertsing, Fees Guidance Flashcards
Proposal document
Communicate
Interest
Fees
Basis of fees
Paid
Responsibilities of auditor
How perform consolidation
Outline of the firm
How big, number of partners, key strengths
Expectations
I.e. on fees, deadlines, competence
Honest
Yes or no, and why
Advertisement
Marketing
Attract business
Bring disrepute
Like free business advice, implying services are cheap
Discredit directly or indirectly other firms
E.g. claiming to be number one
Misleading
False statements on operations and affiliations
Fees
Fair/reasonable
Basis
Proposal document
Engagement letter
First year audit
Resources, time required, listed company more due care, more professional scepticism
Contingent basis
Self-interest threat
Fees increase
Explain to client hey
Gradual fee fall
Knowledge of business increases, no change to size or complexity, risk and work and efforts fall over time