Chapter 13 Flashcards
Evaluations of financial information through analysis of plausible relationships among financial and nonfinancial data
Analytical Procedures
The combination of types of tests to obtain sufficient appropriate evidence for a cycle; there are likely to be variations in the mix from cycle to cycle depending on the circumstances of the audit
Evidence Mix
Combination of tests of controls, substantive tests of transactions, analytical procedures, and tests of details of balances performed in response to risks of material misstatement identified by the auditors risk assessment procedure
Further Audit Procedures
The four aspects of a complete audit 1) plan and design an audit approach, 2) perform tests of controls and substantive tests of transactions, 3) perform analytical procedures and tests of details of balances, and 4) complete the audit and issue an audit report
Phases of the Audit Process
Procedures used by the auditor to gather evidence about the design and implementation of specific controls
Procedures to Obtain an Understanding of Internal Control
Audit procedures designed to test for dollar misstatements of financial statement balances
Substantive Tests
Audit procedures testing for monetary misstatements to determine whether the six transaction-related audit objectives have been satisfied for each class of transaction
Substantive Tests of Transactions
Audit procedures to test the effectiveness in controls in support of a reduced control risk
Tests of Controls
Audit procedures testing for monetary misstatements to determine whether the eight balance-related audit objectives have been satisfied for each significant account balance
Tests of Details of Balances
The five categories of audit tests auditors use ti determine whether financial statements are fairly states: risk assessment procedures, tests of controls, substantive tests of transactions, analytical procedures, and tests of details of balances
Types of Tests
Focus on both the Blank and Blank of internal control are used to assess control risk
Design and Implementation
Types of evidence for Tests of Controls
Make inquiries of appropriate client personnel, Examine documents, records, and reports, observe control-related activities, and reperformance of client procedures
Tests of Controls depends on two things
(1) The extent of evidence obtained in gaining the understanding of internal control and (2) The planned reduction in control risk
Often referred to as monetary tests
Substantive Tests
The two most important purposes of analytical procedures in the audit of account balance are
(1) Indicate possible misstatements in the financial statements and (2) Provide substantive evidence