financial assistance program in a compliance audit should issue either a qualified or adverse opinion, including the basis for the opinion. The auditor would express a disclaimer of opinion only in the event of scope limitations, which is not the case here. When the audit includes basic compliance requirements which are not applicable to a major federal program, the auditor expresses a positive opinion on the compliance with respect to the items actually tested and negative assurance on those aspects
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Annemarie Silva Case Study – Enron Professor John Kuhn September 22, 2014 Introduction When looking at this Enron Case, we come to a conclusion that there was just too many different things that were done wrong. It has been a case that is still being used today to teach the new and upcoming accountants of the accounting profession, what true ethical behavior is, and what we as accountants need to be aware of when auditing clients. Thank goodness that we have regulations that are in place
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Relationships with the communities * Environmental issues Public disclosure is typically required, at a minimum, on an annual basis though some countries require periodic disclosure on a semi-annual or quarterly basis, or even more frequently in the case of material developments affecting the company. Companies often make voluntary disclosure that goes beyond minimum disclosure requirements in response to market demand. A strong disclosure regime that promotes real transparency is a pivotal feature
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Chapter 1: Assurance services: 认证业务 Independent professional services that improve the quality of information for decision makers. Attestation services: 鉴证服务 A type of assurance service in which the public accounting firm issues a written communication that expresses a conclusion about the reliability of a written assertion of another party. Audit of historical financial statements: A form of attestation services, the auditor issues a written report expressing an opinion about whether the F/S is
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Case 3.7 Foamex International Inc. 1. Who has the final responsibility for the integrity of a SEC registrant's internal controls: its audit committee its management team or its independent auditors? Explain The management has the final responsibility for the authenticity of internal controls. The client prepares the financial statements and the management makes certain claims or assertions about these numbers. The auditor's validate the management's assertions by identifying audit objectives
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February 3, 2014 Professor Myrtle Clark Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002 Corporation scandals, such as Enron, initiated the enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002 also known as SOX. Prior to its existence, the public became aware of Enron’s weak internal control, misleading earnings reports, and conflict of interests between executives and their chief auditor.Misleading information provided in false earnings reports allowed Shareholders and employees to continue to investing in Enron. Misappropriation
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Auditing Cases instructor resource Manual f our th e d itio n Mark S. Beasley Frank A. Buckless Steven M. Glover Douglas F. Prawitt do not coPy or redistribute Prentice hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey ta b l e s e ct ion o f co n t e n t s 1 2 client acceptance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S o l u tionS inc lu de d in t h iS Section 1.1 Ocean Manufacturing, Inc. 3 The New Client Acceptance Decision s e ct ion Understanding
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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
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As I have mentioned previously, provide a new file name for the assignment you are working on using the Northcentral naming convention: Learner’s last name, first initial, course code, dash, and assignment number (DoeJXXX0000-1) EXAMPLE: John Doe, PSY300, Assignment 1 = DoeJPSY300-1. BUSINESS ETHICS OKECHUKWU AKANNO Sr. NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENT#8 MGT7019-8 Dr. JENNIFFER SCOTT September 16, 2012 Learner: OKECHUKWU AKANNO ||
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agree to correct the financial statements C. The external auditors support the CEO and do not agree to correct the financial statements D. The audit committee should always be the first to be informed about such a difference of opinion 5. An internal accountant should always take the following step after exhausting all avenues of appeal within the organization when there is a difference of opinion with top management on an accounting or financial reporting matter: A. Inform the SEC B. Terminate
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