Risk Flashcards
business risk
threat to an organisation not meeting objectives
audit risk
the auditor expresses an inappropriate audit opinion when financial statements are materially misstated (type-2 error: 5%)
engagement risk
litigation, reputation, profitability
Detection risk
risk that auditor will not detect a material misstatement
audit risk
risk that auditor expresses inappropriate opinion (5%)
likelihood of error high (audit vs business risk)
- audit risk model dominates business risk
- no business risk premium
likelihood of irregularity high (fraud risk)
- business risk model dominates audit risk model
- business risk premium
risk
a threat to an organisation that reduces the likelihood that the organisation will achieve one or more of its objectives
RMM (risk of material misstatement)
risk that financial statements are misstated prior to the audit
fraud triangle (components)
- incentive or pressure to commit fraud
- opportunity to carry out fraud
- attitude or rationalization to justify fraud
primary responsibility fraud
primary resonsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both those charged with governance of the entity and management
secondary responsibility fraud
sufficient to identify and assess the risks of RMM of financial statements whether due to fraud or error