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    The Effects of Longterm Auditor-Client Relationship on Audit Quality

    rely on the financial information of the firms. They do prefer credible audited financial statements by independent auditors as a matter of assurance. In other words, most banks view auditing as a guarantee for the quality of information disclosed in companies as well as a foundation for their credit rating process. Banks believe that the credit rating would be unsure without audit obligation (Andersson & Paulsson, 2005 as cited in Ademi & Stigborn, 2010). Quality audit is an official, step-by-step

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    Auditing Notes

    developments in the auditing profession, both in the UK and internationally What is an audit? Definition “A systematic process of objectively gathering and evaluating evidence in order to ascertain whether assertions about economic actions and events made by individuals or organisations correspond with established criteria and communicating the results of the examination to users of the reports in which the assertions are made.” (American Accounting Association, Statement of Basic Auditing Concepts)

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    Impact of Internal Audit on Risk Management

    Research Proposal for PHD Admission: Presented By Muhammad Usman Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 2.0 INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.0 4.0 A brief history of internal auditing The role of the internal auditor Role of the risk management function The internal auditor and the risk management process PROBLEM STATEMENT RESEARCH OBJECTIVES 4.1 Specific Research Questions 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 IMPORTANCE OF STUDY SCOPE OF STUDY RESEARCH DESIGN THE LITERATURE REVIEW DATA COLLECTION

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    Generally Accepted Accounting Standards

    Generally Accepted Accounting Standards Auditing is an important part of any business. The auditor has many standards in which he or she must follow in order to comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAS) and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). Many factors play a part in the audit process. Every company has their own specific way, but public companies have to follow generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as outlined in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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    System Integrity and Validation

    improvement to the data tables, and clarified how the information in the pivot table advanced decision-making for management The pivot table made from the information extracted from Kudlers inventory report for year-end will improve the decision-making process of inventory to be purchased by store location and by product type. We have analyzed the risk associated with the Accounting Information System in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and payroll, identified all risks

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    Sas 112

    MEMORANDUM TO: Accounting Staff FROM: Junior Accountant DATE: September 23, 2013 SUBJECT: Replacement of SAS 112 with SAS 115 The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) Number 115 supersedes SAS Number 112. Going forward, auditors are to use rule SAS 115 when performing internal control audits. The rules have some similarities. However, the key differences in the rules are the definitions for control deficiency, significant deficiency, and

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    Is Nuclear the Best Way Forward?

    |While the outcome of the consultation process between the interim board of the IAAS and the department remains uncertain, there | |have been a number of other developments which affect the regulation of the profession, these include: | |• Publication by the Auditing Practices Board of a guidance note to auditors of banks in Ireland | |• Appointment of a new director of corporate enforcement.

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    Carmichael

    appointed the first Chief Auditor and Director of Professional Standards for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. As such he was the primary advisor to the PCAOB on policy and technical issues relating to the auditing of public companies, including but not limited to auditing standards, registration, inspection, and thus enforcement of any mandates that are part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. QUESTION 2) WHAT DOES CARMICHAEL SEE AS THE UNDERLYING MISSION OF THE PCAOB? Carmichael views

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    and any applicable management assumptions. Results of auditing procedures that indicate the financial statements or disclosures could be materially misstated or that the auditing procedures need to be significantly modified. Circumstances that cause the auditor significant difficulty in applying auditing procedures he or she considers necessary. Other findings that could result in modification of the auditor’s report. Compliance of Auditing Standards and Audit Documentation – a must for all practice

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    Auditing Introduction Letter

    Auditing Introduction Letter From: Langroodi, CPA To : Management of Apollo Shoes, Inc. RE: Auditing and assurance services Dear Mr. Jason, First, I would like to appreciate to giving me this opportunity to explain a couple points related to our firm and services, so then I’ll try to make them understandable and short as much as I can; because I know how valuable your time is. Langroodi CPA has proud to being in business for more than 15 years and we always tried to build a close and

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