analytical procedures, and observation and inspection. Then the auditor must develop tests to determine any misstatements in the account balances or transactions. In order to identify the risks of material misstatements, the auditor must discuss with the audit team in regards to the risks of material statement due to fraud, inquire of management about the risks of fraud and how it is addressed, consideration of any unusual or unexpected relationships when performing analytical procedures, and understand
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PART TWO: ANALYSIS REPORT Education becomes more effective when there is a combination of theory and practical knowledge. Theoretical knowledge achieved perfection with the implication of practical knowledge. The internship program can combine theoretical knowledge with practical situation. A practical orientation program is really essential for a student as our educational system is mostly text based. Professional experience is very important to be established. In this situation I got a bit
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assurance Overview This module builds on the fundamental concepts of auditing and other assurance services introduced in your prerequisite auditing course. It begins with an overview of the key drivers in the demand for audits, and then surveys current challenges and issues such as the audit and regulatory environment and the expectation gap. You will also study issues related to the economics of auditing and their impact on auditor motivation and standard-setting; in the process, you will consider different
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demonstrated ability to solve problems utilizing best practice and financial software. Adept at working independently or as part of a team to deliver results. Strong work ethic; able to effectively multi-task and complete projects on-time. Excellent communication, organizational and follow-up skills with proficiency in Spanish. EDUCATION BA, Finance, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, ATLANTA, GA—2009 BA, Economics, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Atlanta, GA —2009 Enrolled and completed the dual degree program
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Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 1 2.0 Discussions 3 2.1 Leadership and Culture 5 2.2 Internal Control 8 2.3 Internal Audit 13 2.4 External Audit 16 2.5 Board of Director (BOD) 19 3.0 Conclusion 21 4.0 Biliography 22 1.0 Introduction WorldCom is a profit organization that specialized in local, long distance and international plans, high cable internet, prepaid cards, and provided telecommunications to customers nationwide with business corporations making up the majority of the 20 million
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previous regulation. The name of the regulation is Communicating Internal Control Related Matters Identified in an Audit. Per the American Institute of CPAs website, “SAS 115 requires the auditor to make communications, in writing, to management and those charged with governance regarding significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in internal controls that you note in your audits.” What changed? SAS 115 amends and replaces SAS 112. Noteworthy changes in SAS 115 include new definitions of
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may be materially misstated due to fraud. Agreed. The auditors should communicate so that the team maintains an independent state of mind at all times during the audit. The audit approach and tests/procedures are customized to the fraud assessment made. The audit team can incorporate random testing and sampling approach in the audit work which are difficult to anticipate by the client. Also the team understands where the focus will be as a result of the fraud assessment b. Theft of personal property
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particular, whether they are manual or automated * Whether the auditor expects to obtain audit evidence to determine if the entity’s controls are effective in preventing or detecting material misstatements. 2. Additional information needed to complete an assessment: * The nature of further audit procedures * The timing of further audit procedures * The extent of further audit procedures * The nature of tests of controls * The timing of tests of controls
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in an audit client. Self review threat It occurs when the audit from a member or audit team put itself in a position of reviewing the subject that previously the member is responsible Familiarity threat It occurs when auditor has a close relationship with the client Advocacy threat It occurs when the audit from a member of the audit team promotes/support or may be perceived to promote an audit client’s position or opinion. Intimidation threat It occurs when a member of the audit team may
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| |Objective and General Principles Governing an Audit of Financial Statements | | | |210 | | Terms of Audit Engagements
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