Explain why an auditor needs to obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit.

Description

Q1

Explain why an auditor needs to obtain an understanding of internal

control relevant to the audit.

Q2

Explain how auditors identify significant deficiencies in internal

control systems and how those significant deficiencies limit the extent

of auditor’s reliance on that system.

Auditor shall: (Guidance)

• Assess the adequacy of the accounting system as a basis for

preparing the accounts

• Identify the types of potential misstatements that could occur in

the accounts

• Consider factors that affect the risk of misstatements

• Design appropriate audit procedures

• Recording the internal control system

Q3

Explain the need to modify the audit strategy and audit plan following

the results of tests of control.

Q4

Discuss and provide examples of how the reporting of internal control

significant deficiencies and recommendations to overcome those

significant deficiencies are provided to management.

Guidance

• ISA 265

• ISA 260 – Communication of audit matters with those charged

with governance

• Management letter

• Communication with audit committee (listed companies)

Answer Grid

• Question 1 15 Marks

• Question 2 40 Marks

• Question3 15 Marks

• Question 4 20 Marks

• Conclusion 5 Marks

• References and structure 5 Marks

Adjust the number of words on each questions as Q2 contains much more marks than others. So you may want to write more on Q4

The word limit is 1500 words and the maximum number of words allowed is 1650 words.

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