Independence of outside audit firms has been an ongoing issue for a long time in the US corporate world. The fundamental problem arises for the lack of clarity about whom does the audit firm really works for‚ the shareholders or the client company. According to Anandarajan et all (2008)‚ this lack of clarity has resulted in auditor’s independence being impaired. In the US‚ the client hires‚ pays‚ and fires the auditor and therefore‚ the culture of the auditors serving at the pleasure of the client
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When analyzing the Pinnacle Manufacturing Financial Statements there multiple concerns that should be further investigated that I will explain in this memo. When identifying the year to year change and using financial ratios found on A6‚ there are a couple of concerns that need to be identified. The fact that the operating expense from fluctuated from an increase $892‚861 from 2009 to 2010 and then decreased by $956‚231 from 2010 to 2011 should be raised in question. At the same time Operating expenses
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Al-Ahram Beverages Company “ABC” * Background about ABC Company Al Ahram Beverages Company was established on 110 years ago. In 1897‚ the Crown Brewery Company starts to be included in Belgium to begin its functions in Alexandria. Then in 1946‚ Dutch Brever Heineken entered in cooperation with the Company. In 1963‚ the government was under control of the company for the past 50 years. After 22 years‚ the company’s name was changed to al Ahram Beverages Company. In 1997‚ the company was privatized
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Module 1 Case Test Discussion Case 2-39 a. There are three factors that should be considered when illegal activity occurs. The first factor an auditor should consider is how the occurrence effects the financial statement and the penalty‚ if any‚ for the issue. The second factor to be considered is the integrity of the management staff and their reaction to the illegal occurrence. The last factor for an auditor to consider when an illegal occurrence happens is the internal controls
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Strategic Brand Management Assignment 2 - Top Global Brands PEPSI Submitted By: Archit Kumar Singh (91127) Dinesh Joshi (91131) FMG 18 C Q1 What were the factors that enabled the brand to flourish from launch to the current period and build brand equity? You might wish to examine marketing mix elements and brand resonance model critically in this context. Ans: Pepsi-Cola is a carbonated beverage that is produced and manufactured by PepsiCo. The drink was first made in the 1890s
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Case 14: Tivo Inc. I. Current Situation A. Past Performance A.1. Tivo is a corporation developed on a product that allows customers to record TV shows digitally‚ and watch them when convenient for them. A.2. TiVo released an IPO in 1999 and price of stock has fluctuated significantly over the years. A.3. Tivo has had a difficult time in maintaining positive growth or consistent financial standings since its founding. B. Strategic Posture B.1. Mission B.1.1. TiVo has evolved from the pioneer
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Fall 2011-2012 Final Exams Schedule Exam Period 08:00 -10:00 Monday Dec 19 2011 M-W-F 08:00 - 08:50 Classes M-W 08:00 - 09:15 Classes 11:00 - 13:00 M-W 11:00 - 12:15 Classes 14:00 -16:00 M-W-F 14:00 - 14:50 Classes M-W 14:00 - 15:15 Classes W 12:30 - 15:20 Classes 16:00 - 18:00 M-W 17:00 - 18:15 Classes Exam Day Tuesday Dec 20 2011 T-TH 08:00 - 09:15 Classes T-TH 11:00 - 12:15 Classes T-TH 14:00 - 15:15 Classes T 15:30 - 18:15 Classes Wednesday M-W-F 09:00
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Internal audit and review reports |by Katharine Bagshaw | | |29 Jan 2003 | | |Internal auditors‚ external auditors‚ and consultants who perform internal audit and review engagements provide reports to management | |(internal audit reports)
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As part of our audit process‚ we will request from Tesla Motors‚ written confirmation concerning representations made to us in connection with the audit. We will issue a written report upon completion of our audit of Tesla Motor’s financial statements. Our report will be addressed to the board of directors of Tesla Motor’s. We cannot provide assurance that an unmodified opinion will be expressed. Circumstances may arise in which it is necessary for us to modify our opinion or withdraw from the engagement
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AUDIT OFFICE ACT‚ 2009 The objectives Of the Act 1) To establish an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor-General as an office outside the Public Service 2) To provide for the administration of the office and the conditions of service for its members. 3) To provide for the additional functions of the Comptroller and Auditor-General 4) To establish the office of the Audit Office Commission and provide for its functions 5) To provide for the transfer of persons from the
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