Chapter 2 The CPA Profession ← Review Questions 2-1 The four major services that CPAs provide are: 1. Audit and assurance services Assurance services are independent professional services that improve the quality of information for decision makers. Assurance services include attestation services‚ which are any services in which the CPA firm issues a report that expresses a conclusion about the reliability of an assertion that is the responsibility of another party. The four
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Principles of auditing are defined in the ISO 19011‚ the principles are designed to make an audit an effective and reliable tool for business performance improvements. The audit principles are also designed to achieve consistent conclusions from performed by independent auditors. There are six audit principles that are prerequisites that should be adhered with to achieve consistent audit results. The six principles are integrity‚ fair presentation‚ due professional care‚ confidentiality‚ independence
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TABLE OF CONTENT NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER 1 PLAGIARISM STATEMENT DECLARATION FORM 2 2 MARKING SCHEMES 3 PLAGIARISM REPORT FROM SAFE ASSIGN 4 INTRODUCTION 5 ANSWER: TOPIC 1- NATURE‚ PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF AUDIT 6 ANSWER: TOPIC 2 - DISTINCTION BETWEEN ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING 7 ANSWER: TOPIC 3 - TYPES OF AUDITS AND AUDITORS 8 ANSWER: TOPIC 4 - MEANING OF TRUE AND FAIR VIEW 9 ANSWER: TOPIC 5 - DESCRIBE THE PROFESSIONAL ETHICS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO AUDITORS
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Auditing Chapter 2 and 3 Chapter MC 2 2.26 - 2.29 Q 65‚ 70(I) 2.26) Which of the following categories of principles is most closely related to gathering audit evidence? A. Performance 2.27) Which of the following is not related to ethical requirements of auditors? D. professional judgment 2.28) One of an accounting firm’s basic objectives is to provide professional services that conform to professional standards. Reasonable assurance of the achieving this objective can be obtained by the
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Solutions for Chapter 2 True/False Questions 2-1 F 2-2 F 2-3 T 2-4 F 2-5 T 2-6 T 2-7 F 2-8 T 2-9 F 2-10 T 2-11 T 2-12 F Multiple Choice Questions 2-13 B 2-14 B 2-15 B 2-16 E 2-17 D 2-18 C 2-19 C 2-20 D 2-21 A 2-22 D 2-23 E 2-24 B Review and Short Case Questions 2-25 Fraud is an intentional act involving the use of deception that results in a material misstatement of the financial statements. Two types of misstatements are relevant to auditors’ consideration
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Chapter 1 Assurance Services The broad range of information enhancement services that are provided by CPAs There are two types: -Increase reliability of information -Putting information into a form or context that facilitates decision making Types of Services Assurance Services -Attestation Services Example: Audits of Financial Statements‚ Examinations of Internal Control -Other Assurance Services Example: CPA ElderCare Prime Plus Services Non Assurance Services -Tax Services -Management
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MEANING OF AUDITING The word ‘Audit’ is originated from the Latin word ’Audire’ which means ’to hear’. In the earlier days‚ whenever there is suspected fraud in a business organization‚ the owner of the business would appoint a person to check the accounts and hear the explanations given by the person responsible for keeping the account and funds. In those days‚ the audit is done to find out whether the payments and receipt are properly accounted or not. The objective of modern day accounting
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Q: “Auditing begins where accounting ends. State points of difference between accounting and auditing? “Auditing begins where accounting ends” Accounting is a process of maintaining business records. Joint stock companies are required by law to maintain proper record of business transactions. Maintaining books of accounts and preparing financial statement is a prime responsibility of directors. The shareholders are ambitious to see that their investment is safe. It is therefore imperative
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Auditing and Assurance Services‚ 14e (Arens) Chapter 24 Completing the Audit Learning Objective 24-1 1) Auditors often integrate procedures for presentation and disclosure objectives with: A) Tests for planning objectives Tests for balance-related objectives Yes Yes B) Tests for planning objectives Tests for balance-related objectives No No C) Tests for planning objectives Tests for balance-related objectives Yes No D) Tests for planning objectives Tests for balance-related
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Chapter 2: Perception Difference between perception and sensation our own “spin” on things is the perception that we get from it. Sensation is the immediate response of our sensory reactions to things Perception is the process by which these sensations are selected‚ organized‚ and interpreted. Perception is what we take away from our raw sensations Example is the cola and the pepsi‚ using only senses‚ we cannot tell the difference between them but if we are to add in perception of the beand
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