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100% free · No login to startQuestion 91
What is 'loan covenants testing' from an audit perspective?
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Correct answer: B — Reviewing the terms of loan agreements to understand the covenants imposed by lenders (e.g., minimum interest coverage ratio, maximum gearing ratio, minimum net worth) — the auditor verifies whether the client has: correctly calculated covenant compliance figures, disclosed any breaches in the financial statements, and obtained waivers from the bank for any breaches. Breaches affect going concern and liability classification
Explanation: B is correct. Loan covenant testing: significant for going concern assessment. Audit steps: (1) Obtain all loan agreements. (2) Identify financial covenants. (3) Recalculate the covenant metrics from audited figures. (4) If breach exists: obtain the bank's written waiver and assess going concern implications. (5) Verify correct disclosure (if debt is technically repayable on demand due to a breach, classify as current unless a waiver is obtained). A: the auditor tests compliance, not creditworthiness. C and D are wrong.
Question 92
What are 'indicators of fraud' (fraud risk factors) that the auditor should be alert to?
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Correct answer: B — Red flags include: unusual transactions near period-end (particularly those that improve results), management that is reluctant to provide information, unexpected changes in accounting policies, unusual related party transactions, excessive management override of controls, high staff turnover in the finance team, and pressure from management to reduce audit scope or time
Explanation: B is correct. Fraud risk factors (ISA 240): categorised under the fraud triangle — incentive (management under pressure to meet targets, financial difficulty), opportunity (weak controls, management override, poor segregation), and rationalisation (dismissive of audit queries, 'just this once' mentality). B provides a broader list of practical indicators. A is too narrow. C: even small indicators can be significant. D: fraud occurs in all types of organisations, not just distressed ones.
Question 93
What is the significance of 'changes in accounting policies' for the audit?
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Correct answer: B — A change in accounting policy (required or voluntary) requires retrospective application (IAS 8) — the prior year comparatives must be restated. Audit risk: (1) the new policy may not be correctly applied, (2) the opening balances may not be correctly restated, (3) the disclosure (nature of change, reason, financial effect) may be incomplete. The auditor must assess whether the change is permitted and appropriate under IAS 8
Explanation: B is correct. IAS 8 policy changes: voluntary change only if the new policy gives more reliable and relevant information. Retrospective application: restate comparatives as if the new policy had always been applied. Audit procedures: (1) Confirm the change is permitted under IAS 8. (2) Verify that opening balances and comparatives are correctly restated. (3) Check the disclosure — IAS 8 requires: nature of change, reason why new policy is more appropriate, effect on current and prior periods. A: the auditor must verify disclosure. C is wrong. D: only permitted with valid justification.
Question 94
What is the audit of 'earnings per share (EPS)' and what are the key areas to verify?
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Correct answer: B — The auditor verifies: basic EPS (profit attributable to ordinary shareholders ÷ weighted average shares) — confirm the numerator (profit after tax, after preference dividends) and denominator (weighted average calculation, adjusted for any share issues or buybacks during the year). Diluted EPS: confirm all dilutive instruments are included (options, convertible debt) and the calculation follows IAS 33
Explanation: B is correct. IAS 33 EPS audit: listed companies are required to disclose EPS. Key risks: incorrect numerator (using wrong profit figure), incorrect denominator (not adjusting for the timing of share issuance), or missing dilutive instruments in diluted EPS. The auditor recalculates both basic and diluted EPS and agrees inputs to the audited financial statements. A: the statutory auditor verifies EPS disclosures. C: the entity's finance team calculates it. D: EPS is specifically required to be audited for listed entities.
Question 95
What is 'substantive procedures for revenue' — key tests for the existence and accuracy assertions?
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Correct answer: B — Procedures for revenue existence and accuracy: (1) Select a sample of revenue transactions and agree to sales invoices, delivery notes (proof of dispatch/performance), and cash receipts. (2) Perform cut-off testing (last invoices before year-end — in the correct period?). (3) Recalculate amounts on sample invoices. (4) Confirm that revenue recognition criteria (IFRS 15) are met — performance obligation satisfied before recognition. (5) Analytical procedures — compare gross margin to prior year and industry
Explanation: B is correct. Revenue existence (is it real?) and accuracy (is it correct?): existence — agree to sales invoices + delivery/proof of service; cut-off — revenue in the right period; accuracy — recalculate. The biggest risk: revenue recognised before performance obligation is satisfied (premature recognition) or fictitious sales created near year-end. A: existence requires more than just matching. C and D are wrong.
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Question 96
What is the purpose of the 'engagement acceptance decision' and what factors does the firm consider?
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Correct answer: B — Before accepting a new audit client, the firm evaluates: independence (any conflicts?), competence (does the firm have the skills/resources?), integrity of management (any concerns about management's honesty?), predecessor auditor communication (reasons for change?), and client risk (is the firm comfortable with the level of audit and business risk this client presents?). If the firm is not satisfied, it should decline
Explanation: B is correct. Client acceptance (ISQM 1 / ISA 220): the firm performs acceptance procedures before taking on any new client. Key factors: client integrity (background checks on management), independence (potential conflicts), resource capacity (can we staff this properly?), and risk (is the inherent risk too high for our firm's appetite?). A: commercially beneficial but not always appropriate. C: firms can decline clients. D: the decision involves the firm's leadership, not just the partner.
Question 97
What is the difference between 'sampling risk' and 'non-sampling risk' in control testing?
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Correct answer: B — Sampling risk: the risk that the conclusion about a control based on a sample differs from what would have been concluded if the entire population was tested. Non-sampling risk: the risk of reaching an incorrect conclusion for reasons unrelated to sampling — such as applying inappropriate procedures, misinterpreting the results of tests, or failing to recognise a deviation
Explanation: B is correct. ISA 530 — sampling risk vs non-sampling risk: sampling risk is inherent in any sampling approach and is reduced by increasing sample size. Non-sampling risk is not reduced by larger samples — it is reduced by: better training, supervision, quality management procedures, and clear audit programmes. A: non-sampling risk is not reduced by larger samples. C: increasing sample size reduces sampling risk, not non-sampling risk. D: both types apply to tests of controls and substantive procedures.
Question 98
What is the 'concept of materiality applied to disclosures'?
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Correct answer: B — Materiality applies to disclosures as well as financial amounts — a disclosure may be material if its omission or misstatement could influence the economic decisions of users even if the amounts involved are not large. Example: a related party transaction with a director may be material to disclose even if the amount is immaterial because of its qualitative significance
Explanation: B is correct. Qualitative materiality in disclosures: certain disclosures carry significance beyond their monetary value — related party transactions (governance implications), environmental commitments (strategy implications), going concern disclosures (survival implications). The auditor must evaluate whether the omission or misstatement of a disclosure would influence users' decisions. A: disclosures can be qualitatively material. C: disclosure omissions can be material. D: qualitative factors affect disclosure materiality independently of quantitative thresholds.
Question 99
What is 'the audit consideration for a first-time IFRS adopter'?
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Correct answer: B — When a company adopts IFRS for the first time (IFRS 1), the auditor must: evaluate whether the exemptions and exceptions applied comply with IFRS 1, verify that the opening IFRS balance sheet is correctly prepared (as if IFRS had always been applied, with permitted exceptions), confirm that comparatives are correctly restated, and ensure that the detailed IFRS 1 disclosures are complete and accurate
Explanation: B is correct. IFRS 1 audit: the first IFRS financial statements contain an opening balance sheet prepared under IFRS — this represents a significant risk area. The auditor checks: which mandatory exceptions and optional exemptions have been used (e.g., fair value as deemed cost for property), the reconciliation between previous GAAP and IFRS (required disclosure), and whether transitional adjustments are correctly calculated. A: IFRS adoption is complex. C and D are wrong.
Question 100
What is the 'audit of financial statement presentation — IAS 1 compliance'?
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Correct answer: B — The auditor reviews the financial statements against the requirements of IAS 1 (Presentation of Financial Statements) to ensure: correct classification of items (current vs non-current), proper line items on the face of the statements, inclusion of required statement components (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, changes in equity, notes), and compliance with presentation requirements (minimum line items, comparative periods)
Explanation: B is correct. IAS 1 audit: common presentation issues — reclassifying long-term debt as non-current when it should be current (due to covenant breach), incorrect classification of items between P&L and OCI, or missing required disclosures. The disclosure checklist helps systematically verify compliance with IAS 1's minimum disclosure requirements. A: accounting software produces data but does not ensure correct presentation of financial statements. C: management and auditors both have responsibilities. D: presentation errors can be material.
Question 101
What is 'interim audit work' and what procedures are typically performed at this stage?
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Correct answer: B — Audit work performed before the year-end — typically includes: understanding the entity and documenting the control environment, performing tests of controls over key processes, performing some substantive procedures on transactions occurring during the period reviewed, and performing analytical procedures on interim financial information. Remaining work (including year-end balance testing) is performed at the final stage
Explanation: B is correct. Interim vs final audit: interim provides efficiency (spreading the work), allows early identification of issues, and enables controls reliance if tests confirm effectiveness during the period. Final stage: year-end balances tested, analytical review completed, events after the year-end reviewed, completion procedures. A: substantial final-stage work always remains. C: interim work supplements but does not replace final procedures. D: applicable to audits of all sizes.
Question 102
What is the significance of 'board of directors' minutes in the audit?
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Correct answer: B — Board minutes are a primary source of audit information — they reveal: major decisions taken during the year (acquisitions, disposals, new borrowings), management discussions of risks and going concern, declaration of dividends, changes in accounting policies or estimates, unusual transactions requiring special approval, and any disputes or legal proceedings discussed at board level
Explanation: B is correct. Board minutes review: the auditor reviews all board minutes for the period and through to the audit report date — they provide evidence about significant events, management's assessment of risks, and any matters that might affect the financial statements. Common findings: undisclosed related party transactions, knowledge of a legal claim not yet disclosed, or a major post-year-end event discussed at a recent board meeting. A: auditors have a right of access to all records. C: relevant for all entities. D: review continues through to the audit report date.
Question 103
What is 'IT application controls' testing and how does it differ from IT general controls?
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Correct answer: B — IT application controls are specific controls embedded within individual applications (e.g., accounting software) that automatically process transactions — examples: system-generated exception reports, automatic matching of purchase orders to invoices, limit and reasonableness checks on data entry. These differ from IT general controls (which govern the overall IT environment) and can be tested by re-performing the automated processing or verifying the system-generated output
Explanation: B is correct. Application controls testing: the auditor confirms that automated controls (which may be more reliable than manual controls) operate correctly. Testing approach: for automated controls — identify the configuration setting, confirm it is set correctly, and verify that the system applies it consistently. If ITGCs are weak, automated application controls cannot be relied on (the program might have been changed). A: controls exist in all software. C: application controls exist in HR, production, and other systems too. D: application controls can be relied on if properly tested.
Question 104
What is the risk of 'management override of internal controls' and how does the auditor respond?
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Correct answer: B — Management has the ability to override controls that are otherwise well-designed — this is a presumed fraud risk in every audit. Response procedures: examine journal entries for unexpected or unusual entries (especially those made near year-end by senior personnel), review accounting estimates for indicators of bias, evaluate the business rationale of unusual transactions, and consider whether any identified instances indicate a pattern of manipulative behaviour
Explanation: B is correct. ISA 240 — management override: specifically required procedures in every audit regardless of assessed risk. The most important: (1) Test journal entries — automated testing of the entire population of journals against criteria (e.g., entries posted on weekends, entries with round numbers to round accounts, entries reversing just before period-end). (2) Review estimates for patterns of bias. (3) Evaluate unusual significant transactions for legitimacy. A: override can occur even with strong controls. C and D are wrong.
Question 105
What is the 'concept of corroborating evidence' and why is it important?
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Correct answer: B — The principle that audit evidence from one source should be supported by evidence from an independent source — corroboration increases the reliability and sufficiency of evidence. For significant matters, the auditor should not rely on a single piece of evidence but seek multiple, independent confirmations from different sources
Explanation: B is correct. Corroborating evidence: different sources confirming the same fact increases confidence. Example: management asserts a property is worth £5m (representation), the independent valuer also says £5m (management's expert), and comparable market transactions support this value (market evidence) — three sources corroborate the valuation. A: a single management representation is insufficient for significant matters. C: management representations need corroboration. D: corroboration is important across all material items.
Question 106
What is 'audit of segment information' (IFRS 8) and the key audit procedures?
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Correct answer: B — The auditor evaluates whether segment information complies with IFRS 8 — key procedures: confirm that the identification of operating segments follows how the chief operating decision-maker (CODM) views the business, verify that segment revenues, profits, and assets are correctly calculated and consistently defined, confirm that required disclosures are present (reconciliation from segment totals to consolidated totals), and assess whether segment aggregation criteria are appropriately applied
Explanation: B is correct. IFRS 8 audit: the management approach — segments are based on internal reporting to the CODM, not by geographic or product categories. Risks: inappropriate aggregation of segments to avoid detailed disclosure, incorrect allocation of central costs to segments, or revenue and profit figures that don't reconcile to the total. The auditor reconciles segment totals to the consolidated financial statements. A: procedures are specifically targeted at segment disclosures. C: segment reports and management reports may differ. D: IFRS 8 applies to listed entities and public interest entities.
Question 107
What is 'the audit of foreign currency transactions and translation' (IAS 21)?
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Correct answer: B — The auditor verifies: transaction currency conversion at the rate on the date of the transaction, retranslation of monetary items at the year-end closing rate (IAS 21), that exchange differences are correctly classified (P&L for monetary items, OCI for net investment hedges), and that functional currency determination is appropriate (the primary currency in which the entity operates)
Explanation: B is correct. IAS 21 audit: key risks — using incorrect exchange rates (average vs closing rates), failing to retranslate year-end monetary balances at the closing rate, misclassifying exchange differences between P&L and OCI, and incorrect determination of functional currency (affects the entire basis of translation). Procedures: obtain official exchange rates for the period, agree to FX gains/losses calculation, confirm proper disclosure. A: automation helps but requires verification. C: any company with foreign currency transactions faces this risk. D: can be material especially in volatile FX environments.
Question 108
What is 'the audit of discontinued operations' (IFRS 5) and what does the auditor verify?
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Correct answer: B — The auditor verifies that a component meets the IFRS 5 definition of a discontinued operation (a separate major line of business or geographical area that has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale), that results are correctly presented separately in the income statement (post-tax profit/loss from discontinuing operations), that assets and liabilities are correctly classified as held for sale (measured at lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell), and that disclosures are complete
Explanation: B is correct. IFRS 5 audit: risks include — incorrect classification as a discontinued operation (must be a major line of business, not just a small division), incorrect measurement of held-for-sale assets, or inadequate disclosure. The auditor reviews: board approval for the disposal plan, evidence that the asset is actively marketed, the measurement (fair value less costs to sell vs NBV), and the presentation in the income statement. A: specific procedures are required. C: can be very material in size. D: also applies to branches, divisions, and joint ventures.
Question 109
What is the significance of 'post balance sheet events' on the going concern assessment?
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Correct answer: B — Events after the reporting date (but before the audit report is signed) are particularly relevant to going concern — a major customer loss after year-end may indicate going concern problems even if the year-end position appeared healthy; conversely, a refinancing agreement obtained after year-end may resolve going concern concerns that existed at year-end. The auditor must consider all post-balance sheet events in forming the going concern conclusion
Explanation: B is correct. Going concern and subsequent events: the auditor looks at events in the period from the reporting date to the audit report date. Positive events (secured refinancing, major new contract signed) may eliminate going concern doubts. Negative events (major customer files for bankruptcy, loss of key banking facility) may create going concern concerns that did not exist at year-end. The auditor must actively seek out these events — not just wait for management to disclose them. A: highly relevant. C: affects both current period disclosures and the going concern assessment. D: the auditor actively identifies them.
Question 110
What is the audit of 'assets under construction' (capital work in progress)?
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Correct answer: B — Assets under construction are capitalised as the costs are incurred — the auditor verifies: that costs incurred are correctly capitalised (directly attributable costs only — no general overheads unless related to construction), that work is genuinely in progress (physical verification), that the project meets the criteria for capitalisation (technically feasible, intended to be completed, adequate resources), and that the balance is reviewed for any indicators of impairment or abandonment
Explanation: B is correct. CWIP audit: risks include — capitalising costs that should be expensed (borrowing costs not meeting IAS 23 criteria, overhead costs incorrectly allocated), fictitious CWIP (no physical asset being constructed), or failure to recognise impairment when a project is abandoned. Procedures: inspect site (existence), review invoices (accuracy), confirm project feasibility (management's plans, technical assessments). A: audited progressively as costs are incurred. C: transfer occurs when the asset is available for use. D: CWIP can be very material (large infrastructure projects).
Question 111
What is 'the impact of the economic environment' on audit risk?
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Correct answer: B — Macroeconomic conditions directly affect audit risk: a recession increases going concern risk for many clients, a rising interest rate environment affects ability to refinance debt and the valuation of fixed-rate financial instruments, currency fluctuations affect foreign operations, and an inflationary environment affects inventory valuations and contracts. The auditor adjusts risk assessments and planned procedures based on prevailing economic conditions
Explanation: B is correct. Economic environment impact: the auditor considers macro factors when assessing inherent risk. Example: in a high-inflation environment, FIFO inventory valuation may show significant gains but NRV may be lower due to customer resistance to price increases → inventory write-downs. In a recession: increased credit losses (receivables impairment), going concern indicators, and impairment of assets. A: all sectors are affected. C: the entire audit, not just planning. D: conditions may change during the audit requiring updated risk assessment.
Question 112
What is 'the auditor's response to identified fraud'?
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Correct answer: B — When fraud is identified: (1) Assess the nature and extent of the fraud and its impact on the financial statements. (2) Determine whether the financial statements require correction. (3) Communicate with those charged with governance (unless they are implicated — then escalate to a higher level or legal counsel). (4) Consider whether to report to regulatory authorities. (5) If fraud is so significant that the auditor cannot rely on management representations: modify the audit report or resign
Explanation: B is correct. ISA 240 — fraud response: the auditor's primary obligation is to the financial statements and users. Steps: evaluate the impact on the audit opinion, communicate to TCWG (unless they are involved), assess whether disclosure is required in the financial statements (contingent liabilities, changes to controls), and consider whether legal/regulatory reporting obligations apply. In the UK, money laundering: if fraud involves money laundering, must report to NCA. A: reporting to police is not automatic. C: confidentiality does not override public interest reporting. D: fraud can be material below the quantitative threshold.
Question 113
What is 'the concept of impracticability in applying IAS 8 retrospectively'?
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Correct answer: B — IAS 8 allows an entity to depart from retrospective application of an accounting policy change if it is 'impracticable' — meaning it would require unreasonable effort or requires assumptions about management intent that cannot be determined retrospectively. The auditor evaluates whether the claim of impracticability is genuine and that the prospective application approach is properly disclosed
Explanation: B is correct. IAS 8 impracticability: management cannot simply claim impracticability to avoid restating comparatives — it must be genuinely impossible or require an unjustifiable effort. The auditor challenges whether impracticability truly applies or whether management is using it as a convenience. If accepted, the entity applies the change prospectively and discloses the reason. A: the auditor must evaluate whether the claim is genuine. C: it can also be claimed for voluntary policy changes. D: applies to required and voluntary changes.
Question 114
What is the audit of 'equity-settled share-based payments' (IFRS 2) in detail?
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Correct answer: B — For equity-settled SBP: (1) Confirm the grant date fair value of options using an appropriate model (Black-Scholes or binomial). (2) Evaluate the model inputs (share price at grant, exercise price, volatility, risk-free rate, expected dividend yield, expected life). (3) Confirm the vesting period and conditions (service-based, performance-based). (4) Verify the annual charge calculation: FV at grant × options expected to vest × proportion of vesting period elapsed. (5) Check that the credit entry goes to equity (share-based payment reserve), not income
Explanation: B is correct. IFRS 2 audit detail: the expense recognition is graded over the vesting period based on expected vesting numbers (adjusted each year as actual leavers and performance expectations change). Key audit risk: management uses overly optimistic assumptions (high share price volatility overstates the option value) or underestimates the expected number of options that will vest. The credit goes to a separate equity reserve (not retained earnings). A: material for many listed and private companies with option schemes. C: goes to share-based payment reserve (equity). D: incorrect.
Question 115
What is 'audit evidence' and what makes it 'sufficient and appropriate'?
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Correct answer: B — Information used by the auditor to draw conclusions on which the audit opinion is based — sufficiency relates to the quantity of evidence (enough to support the conclusions); appropriateness relates to quality (relevance: does it address the assertion? and reliability: is it from a trustworthy source?)
Explanation: B is correct. Audit evidence (ISA 500): sufficiency + appropriateness together determine its adequacy. Reliability hierarchy (generally): external > auditor-created > client-created (external confirmation > auditor observation > client invoice). The higher the risk, the more and better evidence is needed. A is a quality criterion. C is too narrow. D is too narrow.
Question 116
What are the main types of audit procedures used to gather evidence?
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Correct answer: B — Inspection (physical examination of documents or assets), observation (watching a process), inquiry (asking questions), external confirmation, recalculation, reperformance, and analytical procedures — each gathers evidence of different quality and addresses different assertions
Explanation: B is correct. Audit procedures (ISA 500): inspection: examining physical assets (inventory) or documents (invoices, contracts). Observation: watching a process (inventory count). Inquiry: asking management or staff. External confirmation: direct from third parties (debtors, banks, solicitors). Recalculation: checking mathematical accuracy. Reperformance: auditor independently re-doing a procedure. Analytical: relationship analysis. A, C and D are too narrow.
Question 117
What is an 'external confirmation' and why is it considered high-quality evidence?
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Correct answer: B — A direct written response from a third party (bank, creditor, debtor, solicitor) to the auditor confirming the accuracy of information — it is high-quality because it comes from an independent source who has no incentive to mislead the auditor, making it more reliable than client-provided evidence
Explanation: B is correct. External confirmation (ISA 505): highly reliable because: independent (not from the client), direct to the auditor (not via the client), in writing. Used for: trade receivables (confirms balance), bank balances and loans, legal matters (solicitor's letter), investments. A is a management representation (less reliable). C is internal audit (not independent). D: oral confirmations exist but written is more reliable.
Question 118
What is 'trade receivables confirmation' (debtor circularisation) and when might it be unreliable?
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Correct answer: B — The process of directly contacting customers to confirm whether the balances shown in the client's records agree with what the customer believes they owe — it is unreliable when: customers are disorganised and don't reconcile supplier statements, foreign language barriers exist, or when the client controls communications with customers
Explanation: B is correct. Debtor circularisation (ISA 505): positive confirmation (customer must reply even if they agree) is more reliable than negative (only reply if you disagree). Limitations: non-responses (must do alternative procedures), customers may not be able to confirm specific invoice-level details, some businesses may not be able to respond (retail customers). D: confirmation is evidence, not a guarantee.
Question 119
What is the purpose of attending a client's 'physical inventory count' and what procedures does the auditor perform?
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Correct answer: B — To observe the client's count procedures to assess whether they are being followed correctly, and to perform test counts to confirm the existence and condition of inventory — the auditor selects items from the records to trace to the count (existence) and from the floor to the records (completeness)
Explanation: B is correct. Inventory count observation (ISA 501): the auditor observes whether: count teams are following instructions, cut-off procedures are in place (last goods in/out), inventory is properly tagged. Auditor performs test counts (both directions to test existence and completeness), notes damaged/obsolete items (condition for write-down assessment), and records the last goods received/dispatched note numbers. A: the client performs the count. C and D are wrong.
Question 120
What is the 'completeness' assertion and how does the auditor test it?
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Correct answer: B — The assertion that all transactions and events that should have been recorded have been — to test completeness, the auditor works from source documents (e.g., goods received notes) to the accounting records, looking for items that should have been recorded but were not
Explanation: B is correct. Completeness (understatement risk): the risk is that liabilities, expenses, or losses are omitted. To test: trace from delivery notes to purchase invoices to accounting records (for purchases), look for unrecorded liabilities at year-end, or cut-off tests (ensure items received before year-end are in inventory and accrued). Existence (overstatement risk): the opposite — recording what doesn't exist. A describes the existence assertion. C is valuation. D is presentation.
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