...OF COOPER AUDITING FIRM OF APOLLO SHOES, INCORPORATED To: The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Apollo Shoes, Incorporated The ____ Auditing Firm audited the balance sheets of Apollo Shoes, Inc. beginning December 31, 2008 and 2009 and the reports shared to the revenue, complete revenue, investors’ equity, and cash-flow for the period of two years that ended on December 31, 2008. ___ Auditing Firm has evaluated the manager’s statements of Apollo Shoes, Inc. that is placed with the attached Management’s Report in the part of the Internal Control-Over Financial Reporting. In this part, Apollo Shoes, Incorporated has retained effective internal control over financial reporting beginning December 31, 2008, the concern of a variety of standards, of the Internal Control Integrated Framework distributed by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Apollo Shoes’ organization has a responsibility to uphold accurate financial statements, keeping effective internal control over financial reporting, and evaluation of internal control over the financial reporting system. __ Auditing Firm is accountable for issuing a professional judgment that will exemplify a complete evaluation of the financial statements, organization’s evaluation, and efficiency and success of the organizations internal control over financial reporting according to the auditing decisions of __ Auditing Firm. ___ Auditing Firm has performed the audit in agreement with the rules...
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... | | |Auditing | Copyright © 2009, 2008, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description In this course, students focus on the auditing practice performed by public accountants. Topics include the CPA profession and the auditor’s role, planning the audit, audit reporting and required communications, evaluating internal controls, audit programs for current assets and liabilities, and audit programs for other business cycles. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Arens, A. A., Elder, R. J., & Beasley, M. S. (2006). Auditing and assurance services: An integrated approach (11th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson. Hayes, R., Dassen, R., Schilder, A., & Wallage,...
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...Audit Process Letter Laura Sferra ACC/546 November 23, 2015 Allen Foster Mrs. Susan Right Senior Partner Anderson, Olds, and Watershed 1 Shoe Street New York, NY. 90001 Dear Mrs. Right, Mr. Lancaster, President of Apollo Shoes, has expressed his satisfaction with the services that our firm offers and would like to continue with a full audit. Because our client does not want our firm to talk to the predecessor auditor, I recommend accepting a prospective engagement after I perform an investigation by gathering information about our client's reputation and background. Client acceptance and continuance procedures are the foundation of the risk assessment process (SAS No. 8). Upon acceptance of our client, I am confident that we will be able to move forward under the AICPA auditing standards to determine that the financial reporting framework is appropriate. My objective is to plan the audit so that it is conducted efficiently and effectively, in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. I will take into consideration the preliminary planning activities such as the client acceptance, ethical position of our audit firm and our understanding of the entity and its environment, including its internal control, to develop an effective and efficient overall audit strategy that will appropriately respond to assessed risks. Our engagement letter, will include the timetable of fieldwork, the scope and duration of...
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...Beginning Audit Process Anderson, Olds, & Watershed, CPAs August 13, 2012 Larry Lancaster Apollo Shoes, President 444 Primrose St New York, New York 12345 Dear Mr. Lancaster: Greetings! This letter is to confirm our understanding of our engagement of the approaching auditing process for Apollo Shoes, Inc. Our firm is delighted to carry on the work with Apollo Shoes, Inc. and complete the assessment for the year ending on December 31, 2011. Our team associates would like to attest the audit objectives, terms, limitations, and various services provided for this engagement. Our services will include auditing financial statements such as income statement, balance sheets, statement of retained earnings, and the statement of cash flows. The financial audits will make sure that financial statements are in accordance to General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). As we all know, investors, creditors, managers, and government agencies use these statements. Additionally, our team checks and evaluate the operational performance by learning particular areas of the organization, its significance and effectiveness. Anderson, Olds, & Watershed will provide sensible, but not complete, assurance services that are being carry out by professional auditors to enhance the reliability of internal controls, IT systems, financial statements, compliance with regulation, and...
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...Dear Mr. Larry Lancaster, This letter provides an explanation on how I intend to carry out the audit process plan on Apollo Shoes Company internal audit services. The audit process will involve a series of steps. After receiving Apollo Shoes Company’s preliminary list such as the financial statement and organizational charts, I will plan the review while primarily conducting a risk workshop which will assist me in the process of identifying the key risks and raising awareness on the risks. Later I will draft the audit plan and schedule an open meeting with Apollo Inc. Company. In the open meeting, the senior management and the administrative staff who are to be involved in the process of Auditing must be present. During this meeting I will conduct a discussion on the audit scope where I will expect the available individuals to ask me any questions regarding the review areas they are concerned about. The audit timeframe will be determined and potential timing issues discussed such as deadlines that could impact the audit. After the open meeting, I will finalize the audit plan before beginning the field work. During fieldwork I will talk with the staff members, conduct a procedural manual review, and learn about the processes of the business, test for compliance with any applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations and finally access how adequate the internal controls are. At this point I will make the staff know that I will schedule meetings with them during the process...
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...Unum Vice-President-Finance Apollo Shoes Inc. 100 Shoe Plaza Shoetown, ME 00001 Dear Sir, This letter is to confirm our understanding of the terms and objectives of our engagement and the nature and limitations of the services we will provide on the Apollo Shoes Company internal audit services. The objective of our audit is the expression of an opinion whether your financial statements are fairly and materially presented. Our audit will aligned with auditing standards GAAP and will include tests of your accounting records and other procedures we consider necessary to enable us to express such an opinion. If our opinion anything but unqualified, we will discuss this with you before issuance of the opinion. If, we are unable to complete the audit or are not able to form an opinion, we may not express an opinion or we may issue a report pursuant to this engagement. Our procedures will include tests of documents and evidence in support of the transactions in the accounts, tests of the physical inventories, and direct confirmation of certain receivables and payables via correspondence with selected random customers, vendors, creditors, and other financial institutions. At the end of our audit, we will need some written documentation from you about the financial statements and related matters. Our audit will involve our decision regarding the amount of transactions to be reviewed and the areas to be tested. We will also plan and perform the audit to obtain assurance whether...
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...Beginning the Audit Report Veronica Hemphill University of Phoenix ACC/546 July 9, 2012 Hemphill Financial Madison, Alabama 35758 July 9, 2012 Mr. Larry Lancaster President, Apollo Shoes 2501 Alabama Lane Phoenix, AZ 35404 Dear Mr. Lancaster: This will confirm our understanding of the arrangements for our audit of the financial statements of Apollo Shoes Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2012. We will audit the company’s financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2012, for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the fairness with which they present, in all material respects, the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We will begin the audit process upon reviewing the financial statements, organizational charts, and 2009-2011 federal and state income tax returns. Once the information is carefully reviewed, we will conduct a risk workshop primarily to identify key risks and raise risk awareness, draft an audit plan, and schedule an opening meeting. The opening meeting should include senior management and any administrative staff that may be involved in the audit. During this meeting, the scope of the audit will be discussed. You should feel free to ask the auditors to review...
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...Beginning the Audit Report ACC546 - Auditing University of Phoenix Audit Engagement Checklist Initial Date _____ ____ 1. Research the audit engagement and apply appropriate Auditors Standards and Code of Ethics _____ ____ 2. Determine appropriate laws/regulations that govern this area: a. state law b. federal law c. guidelines d. Other - wage/hour, etc. _____ ____ 3. Maintain an awareness of the potential for fraud, and when appropriate: a. Design audit steps to address significant risk of fraud b. Employ audit tests to detect fraud c. Determine if suspected fraud merits investigation _____ ____ 4. Determine if the audit should be conducted under the attorney client privilege _____ ____ 5. Establish the audit engagement's objective and scope _____ ____ 6. Collect data a. Policies and procedures b. Preliminary surveys c. Meeting summaries d. Other relevant and useful information _____ ____ 7. Evaluate the relevance, sufficiency and competence of data collected _____ ____ 8. Analyze and interpret data collected _____ ____ 9. Develop work papers _____ ____ 10. Review of work papers _____ ____ 11. Communicate interim progress with auditee _____ ____ 12. Draw conclusions _____ ____ 13. Report audit engagement results: a. Conduct exit conference b. Prepare draft report...
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...Substantive Procedures for Asset Irregularities University of Phoenix ACC/556 Substantive Procedures for Asset Irregularities In light of the substantive hurdles created by management at Apollo Shoes, Inc. (the “Company”), as the Auditors of the Company, it is incumbent upon us to develop and audit program to manage and perform the most thorough analyses of the books and records so that we can do a thorough job and offer an opinion on the quality of the financial well-being of the Company. We will analyze the Accounts Receivable, Inventory, and Fixed assets of the company and the following describes the way we will attack this assignment. In the accounts receivable, the sales and billing procedures is a section that should call for its immediate consideration. Accounts receivable fraud usually starts with inaccuracies inside the billing procedure and can be looked at by taking a sample of client accounts receivable records and looking over the original transactions data towards the consumer balances. This procedure will reveal fake clients and receivables intended to make the business financial report stronger. The sales and billing procedure has to be accurate in order for the accounts receivable to be right (Wells, 2011). Another problem when the billing is being rectified is the stealing of the payments obtained on a client’s account. The theft usually happens between numerous client accounts where the first payment is taken and the following client’s payment...
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...Financial Statement Fraud Schemes on Apollo Shoes Week Five Ardyth Smith ACC 556 December 12, 2011 Professor Jennifer S. Brown While evaluating Apollo Shoes, there are some areas of concern that are potential fraud schemes. The fraud can lead to the entire collapse/demise of the company if not corrected. These will also affect the share value and investor confidence. An overview of the process of investigation along with recommendations for the company. As with any company, revenue recognition is an important part of operations of a Apollo Shoes. As stated in GAAP standards, revenue generated must be realistic and recognizable. Revenue is recognized when the sale is complete. The sale is approved or paid for and the product is handed to the customer or mailed to the desired location. When reviewing the books for Apollo Shoes, the numbers are inconsistent with the accounts receivable. Confirmation received from customers were in line with the account balances. This raised a flag of concern for revenues being misstated. The difference doesn't appear to make a considerable increase in cash flow, but the issue needs to be addressed and corrected before the difference is larger. This can also be an indication of revenue misstatements. When there are discrepancies in the financial statements obtained from the company and the financial institution, further investigation must be performed. Fixed Assets There are some common forms of fraud in relation to fixed...
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...information and real-world applications. Areas of study include fundamental concepts and technologies (what computers can do for business), the Internet, intranets, electronic commerce, information systems development, basic project management principles, decision support systems, and the benefits of computer and human synergy. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Bagranoff, N. A., Simkin, M. G., & Strand, C. S. (2008). Core concepts of accounting information systems (10th ed.). New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week One: Changing Dynamics of Accounting Details Due Points Objectives 1.1 Identify the five accounting cycles. 1.2 Describe the impact of information systems on the accounting profession. 1.3 Demonstrate the flow of accounting information through an organization. 1.4 Analyze the...
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...PADINI HOLDINGS BERHAD (50202-A) AA annual report 2012 annual report 2012 AB PADINI HOLDINGS BERHAD (50202-A) Contents Notice of Annual General Meeting Statement Accompanying the Notice of Annual General Meeting Notice of Nomination of Auditors (“Appendix A”) Corporate Information Corporate Structure Group Financial Highlights Chairman’s Statement Statement on Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Governance Statement Report of the Audit Committee Statement on Internal Control Profile of Directors Directors’ Responsibility Statement in Respect of the Annual Audited Financial Statements Financial Statements Directors’ Shareholdings and Interests Analysis of Shareholdings List of Group Properties Statement Regarding Revaluation Policy Form of Proxy 2–4 4 5 6 7 8–9 10 – 13 14 – 16 17 – 21 22 – 25 26 – 27 28 – 31 32 33 – 97 98 99 – 102 103 104 105 Contents 1 PADINI HOLDINGS BERHAD (50202-A) annual report 2012 Notice of Annual General Meeting For the financial year ended 30 June 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Thirty First Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at No. 19 Jalan Jurunilai U1/20, Hicom Glenmarie Industrial Park, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan on 18 December 2012 at 10:00 a.m. for the following purposes:AGENDA Ordinary Business 1. To receive the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2012 together with (Ordinary the Reports of the Directors and Auditors thereon. Resolution...
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...PADINI HOLDINGS BERHAD (50202-A) AA annual report 2012 annual report 2012 AB PADINI HOLDINGS BERHAD (50202-A) Contents Notice of Annual General Meeting Statement Accompanying the Notice of Annual General Meeting Notice of Nomination of Auditors (“Appendix A”) Corporate Information Corporate Structure Group Financial Highlights Chairman’s Statement Statement on Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Governance Statement Report of the Audit Committee Statement on Internal Control Profile of Directors Directors’ Responsibility Statement in Respect of the Annual Audited Financial Statements Financial Statements Directors’ Shareholdings and Interests Analysis of Shareholdings List of Group Properties Statement Regarding Revaluation Policy Form of Proxy 2–4 4 5 6 7 8–9 10 – 13 14 – 16 17 – 21 22 – 25 26 – 27 28 – 31 32 33 – 97 98 99 – 102 103 104 105 Contents 1 PADINI HOLDINGS BERHAD (50202-A) annual report 2012 Notice of Annual General Meeting For the financial year ended 30 June 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Thirty First Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at No. 19 Jalan Jurunilai U1/20, Hicom Glenmarie Industrial Park, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan on 18 December 2012 at 10:00 a.m. for the following purposes:AGENDA Ordinary Business 1. To receive the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2012 together with (Ordinary the Reports of the Directors and Auditors thereon. Resolution...
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...NOW AVAILABLE AT http://suppliers.safeway.com/canada/ CANADA SAFEWAY SUPPLIER HANDBOOK Copyright © 2003 – 2011 Canada Safeway Limited. All Rights Reserved. TO SAFEWAY SUPPLIERS, I am pleased to present to you Canada Safeway’s revised Supplier Handbook. This handbook has been designed to provide you with all the necessary forms to initiate business with Canada Safeway Limited. The handbook outlines what your responsibilities are, as well as what your expectations of Safeway should be. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with this handbook, as it provides the blueprint for our combined success. Sincerely, CANADA SAFEWAY LIMITED Bill Sexsmith Vice President, Sales CANADA SAFEWAY SUPPLIER HANDBOOK Page 2 Revised 10/31/11 TABLE OF CONTENTS WHO IS SAFEWAY ................................................................................................................................................ 4 RETAIL MARKETING SOLUTIONS CANADA, INC. (RMS) ................................................................................. 5 THE CATEGORY SHELF AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM............................................................................... 5 SECTION 1.............................................................................................................................................................. 6 NEW ITEM PRESENTATIONS .............................................................................................................
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...For the exclusive use of M. Park, 2016. CASE: HR-1A DATE: 1995 (REV’D. 04/05/06) SOUTHWEST AIRLINES (A) “The workforce is dedicated to the company. They’re Moonies basically. That’s the way they 1 operate.” —Edward J. Starkman, Airline Analyst, PaineWebber Ann Rhoades, vice president of people for Southwest Airlines, was packing her briefcase at the end of a 17-hour day. Tomorrow was an off-site meeting with the top nine executives of Southwest Airlines. The agenda for the meeting was to review Southwest’s competitive position in light of recent actions by United and Continental, both of whom had entered Southwest’s low fare market. That day’s New York Times (September 16, 1994) had an article that characterized the situation as a major showdown in airline industry: This is a battle royal that has implications for the industry, said Kevin C. Murphy, an airline stock analyst at Morgan Stanley. The battle will, after all, be as much a test of strategy as a contest between two airlines. United and other big carriers like USAir and Continental have decided that they can lower their costs by creating a so-called airline-within-an-airline that offers low fares, few flights, and frequent service. The new operations are unabashedly modeled after Southwest, the pioneer of this strategy and keeper of the healthiest balance sheet in the industry.2 The reasons for this competition were easy to understand. Over 45 percent of United’s revenues came from passengers...
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