NATURE‚ PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF AUDIT AND REVIEW NATURE‚ PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF AUDIT AND REVIEW 1 “AUDITING” In independent examination 2 NATURE AND DEVELOPMENT The word “audit” comes form the Latin word audire which means “to hear” because‚ in the middle Ages‚ accounts or revenue and expenditure were “heard” by the auditor. Statutory audits (i.e. carried out in accordance with statutory provisions) become mandatory for companies in 1900. At this time the purpose of an audit was to detect fraud‚ technical
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UNIVERSITY Institute of Accounts‚ Business & Finance Audit Communications Report Writing Canayon‚ Angelie Rose T. Puno‚ Michelle Ann J. Royong‚ Precious B. Rubio‚ Ephraim Jomel P. Tulio‚ Ayn Carla M. AIA0212 TOPIC OR SECTION: Account Receivable: Cashier’s Office I. SCOPE An audit of the Cashier’s Office was conducted for the period January 1‚ 2013 through December 31‚ 2013. The objectives of the audit were to examine and evaluate the following: • Adequacy and
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Audit Proposal By: Catherine Chase Instructor: Khatrina Higgs‚ CPA ACC/542 Audit Proposal Abstract Understanding the audit process and how auditors operate is vital since it informs IT managers how to develop an environment that is compliant. More importantly‚ this brief will discuss the role of the auditor and its responsibilities as well as expand on the role and responsibilities of management during and after the audit. This brief will also focus on the methodologies of how
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[pic] MBA Program 38 Strategic Management Mid Term Audit Prepared By: Mohamed Mohamed Kotb Submitted To: Dr/ Ashraf Sheta Contents Introduction………………………………………………………………… 3 Strategic Posture …………………………………………………………… 4 1. Organizational Profile………………………………………………………...........4 2. Vision…………………………………………………………………………………………5 3. Mission………………………………………………………………………………………5 4. Organizational
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Audit Process Typically an audit flows through a series of logical steps culminating in the ‘Audit Report’. Background Research Preparation of the Audit Plan Accounting Systems review Internal Control System review Substantive Testing Analytical review techniques Analytical review of financial statements Preparation and signing of the Audit Report Background Research 1. Present condition and future prospects for the industry 2. History‚ present and future prospects
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Audit Objectives: a. Determining that cash on hand as shown in the general ledger is represented by currency and coins on hand. b. Determining ownership and proper accountabilities c. Ascertaining that cash balances are available without restrictions. Audit Procedures: a. Examination of cash proof sheets and tracing of their totals to the general ledger b. Test tracing of deposit or withdrawal slips to individual subsidiary ledgers and vice
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TYPES OF AUDITS Operational PURPOSE: To evaluate whether operating procedures are efficient and effective USERS: Management of the organization NATURE: Highly non-standard; often subjective FREQUENCY: PAs: Frequently AGs: Frequently CRA: Never Internal: Frequently Compliance PURPOSE: To determine whether the client is following specific procedures set by higher authority USERS: Authority setting down procedures‚ internal or external NATURE: Highly non-standard; often subjective FREQUENCY: PAs:
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Martin Townsend | 1204260 Picnic Audit ADV231 Social Media 20.01.2014 Word Count: 2331 Martin Townsend | 1204260 Picnic Audit | ADV231Social Media | 20.01.2014 It is easy for branded businesses to get social media interaction‚ with their loyal customers‚ which they
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Question 11. 25 Your firm has been engaged to audit the financial statements of Haven Ltd. In obtaining an understanding of internal control relating to credit sales‚ the following questionnaire is used: 1 Does the company evaluate the customer’s credit history‚ and is amount of available credit checked before a sale is authorised? Select a sample of credit order and inspect credit history and other supporting documents. Review the policy/procedure for customer approval and setting of
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1. Prescriptive Issue: Should the follow-up audits be done to ensure the foundation used by Boston Public School are clear‚ publicly‚ available guidelines on how it spends its money in the future? Conclusion：Yes‚ the the follow-up audits should be done to ensure the foundation used by Boston Public Scholl are clear‚ publicly‚ available guidelines on how it spends its money in the future. Reasons: 1. Once the money was in the charity’s accounts‚ it was not subject to the same level of scrutiny
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