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Chapters 12-14 Flashcards

1
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what is the first step the auditors should do for NCA’s

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compare NCA’s in the general ledger to the non current asset register

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what substansive procedures do auditors need to perform to obtain sufficient and appropriate evidence to the disposal of assets and addition of assets

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cast all of the additions together
inspect documents proving the disposal
inspect invoices
physically inspect additions

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3
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what are common examples of accounting estimates (3)

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useful life of a NCA
Accrued revenue
provisions for legal settlements

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4
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how do you audit an accounting estimate

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they need to obtain sufficient evidence as to where the figures have come from

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5
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can research be capitilised as an intangible asset

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never, it is always an expense

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6
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what is the mnemonic for capitalising development

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Probable future economic benefits
Intention to complete
Resources are adequate
Ability to use 
Technical feasiblity
Ependiture can be measured
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NCA

Audit procedure for Completeness assertion

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reconcile the carrying amount and depreciation back to the opening balance
agree a sample of assets youve physically inspected back to the non current asset register

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8
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NCA

Audit procedure for Existence assertion

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confirm the company physically inspects each NCA each year
Inspect high value assets
confirm the items inspected are in good condition and in use

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9
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NCA

Audit procedure for Valuation assertion

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verify valuation to valuation certificate
reperform revaluation calculation
inspect draft accounts include revaluation losses as well as gains

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10
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NCA

Audit procedure for Depreciation assertion

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ensure all NCA’s have been depreciated
ensure the depreciation for revalued assets has been done on the revalued amount
compare ratios of depreciation to previous years

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11
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NCA

Audit procedure for rights and obligation assertion

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inspect deeds, leases and land registry certificates

confirm all vehicles are used for the clients business

obtain a certificate from soliciters stating the purpose of which the deeds are held and that its free from a mortgage

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12
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NCA

Audit procedure for Goodwill assertion

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consider whether it being valued as an asset is reasonable
recalculate
review the impairment and discuss with management

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13
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5 steps for the counting process of stock counts

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evaluate managements instructions and procedures for the count
observe the performance
inspect inventory
perform test counts
perform audit procedures over final figures

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14
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3 factors to consider when planning attendance at a stock count

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internal controls related to inventory
locations at which inventory is held
timing of the count

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15
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6 procedures to follow during the attendance at the inventory count

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observe if the staff are following the instructions
perform test counts
ensure procedures for valuing damaged items are effective
confirm inventory held by a third party is counted seperately
obtain copies of the last GRN in order to confirm cut off

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16
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why do auditors need to perform test counts

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to ensure procedures and internal controls are working properly

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17
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what 2 test counts should auditors do

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test counts from the inventory to the inventory sheet (for completeness)
and
inventory sheets to inventory ( for existence)

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18
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what can auditors do if test counts are unsatisfactory

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request a re count

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19
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what do auditors need to do after the count

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check the final inventory sheets have been properly compiled and the book value has been adjusted

20
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key tests for after the count

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trace items that were test counted to final inventory records
agree sequence of inventory sheets
review replies from third party

21
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what is cut off testing

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audit procedure performed after the count to ensure that all of the companys transactions have been included in the correct period

22
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should goods recieved after YE be included in the FS

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no

23
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where should goods received before YE be included

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expense, closing inventories, liability

24
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where should revenue be included if made before YE

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Revenue, recievables but not inventory

25
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where should revenue be included if made after YE

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only inventorys

26
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how should be inventories be valued

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at the lower of cost and net realisable value

27
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what 3 procedures must external audit do on internal auditors before using there work

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wether the work is planned, performed, supervised, reviewed and documented
whether there is sufficient apropriate evidence
whether conclusions reached are appropriate

28
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external auditors must reperform some of the internal auditors work. what might they do ?

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examination of items examined by internal audit

observation of procedures

29
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what is direct assistance

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direct assistance refers to the use of internal auditors to perform procedures, under the direction of external auditors

30
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when can external auditors not use direct assistance

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when judgement is involved
when they are looking into work internal audit have done
relates to a higher risk of material misstatement
relates to decisions being made on the internal audit function

31
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what is an external confirmation

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audit evidence obtained as a direct response to the auditor from a third party.

32
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what is a positive confirmation

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where the third party responds directly to the auditor, indicating if they agree with the info in the request

33
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what is a negative confirmation

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is where the third party responds directly to the auditor ONLY if they disagree

34
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when can you use negative confirmations

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if material misstatement is low

35
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6 types of balances that should be included in the sample of accounts

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old unpaid accounts
accounts written off
accounts with credit balances
accounts settled by large sum payments
accounts with large balances
accounts with nil balances
36
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what is an exception

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when there is a difference in the third partys accounts to yours

37
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audit procedures for completeness of trade receivables

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compare previous and current years trade receivables breakdowns and discuss differences with management
select a sample of GDN’s and compare to relevant sales invoices

38
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audit procedures for rights and obligations of trade receivables

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inspect responses from the confirmation for evidence of customers names and addresses
review monies recieved post year end

39
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audit procedures for accuracy, valuation and allocation of trade receivables

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discuss the recoverability of old overdue amounts

compare TR collection period ratio for today and yesterday

40
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audit procedures existence of trade receivables

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carry out a direct confirmation for a sample

inspect customer correspondence

41
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5 steps of testing revenue

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identify contract with customer
identify performance obligations
determine transaction price
allocate transaction price to performance obligations
recognise revenue when a performance obligation is complete

42
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what should auditors consider when performing analytical procedure on revenue

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compare this year to last year by month
changes in quantity sold
changes in products and prices
level of goods returned
efficiency of labour as expressed in revenue
43
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how to test completeness of a prepayment

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compare level of prepayments to previous year

review BS to ensure all prepayments are recorded

44
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how to test accuracy, valuation and allocation of a prepayment

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recalculate the amount prepaid

45
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how to test existence of a prepayment

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verify by reference to invoices, cash book and correspondence

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