The ending general ledger balance of $568,000 in notes payable for the Kolman Production Company is made up of 20 notes to nine different payees. The notes vary in duration anywhere from 30 days to two years, and in amounts from $10,000 to $50,000. In some cases, the notes were issued for cash loans; in […]
Your client, EKB, Inc., prepared the following schedule for long-term debt for the audit of financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019: Notes Payable Description Interest Rate Due Date 1/1/19 Beginning Balance Additions Payments 12/31/19 Ending Balance Mortgage Payable 6.25% 2025 $ 1,125,000 – $ 200,000 $ 925,000 Unsecured Notes Payable 6.00% 2027 […]
The following are frequently performed audit procedures for the verification of bonds payable issued in previous years: 1. Analyze the general ledger account for bonds payable, interest expense, and unamortized bond discount or premium. 2. Obtain a confirmation from the bondholder. 3. Obtain a copy of the bond indenture agreement and review its important provisions. […]
Items 1 through 7 are questions typically found in a standard internal control questionnaire used by auditors to obtain an understanding of internal control for notes payable. In using the questionnaire for a client, a “yes” response indicates a possible internal control, whereas a “no” indicates a potential deficiency. 1. Are liabilities for notes payable […]
The following questions concern auditor responsibilities related to the audit of the capital acquisition and repayment cycle. Choose the best response. a. An auditor is planning the test of details for a client’s debt transactions. In order to test the existence and occurrence assertion, the auditor would most likely perform which of the following tests? […]
The following questions concern the audit of accounts in the capital acquisition and repayment cycle. Choose the best response. a. Which of the following audit procedures would be most relevant when examining the completeness transaction-related audit objective for capital stock? (1) The auditor examines minutes of the board of directors’ meetings to identify any actions […]
The following multiple choice questions concern interest-bearing liabilities. Choose the best response. a. Which of the following controls will most likely justify a reduced assessed level of control risk for the completeness assertion for notes payable? (1) The accounting staff reviews board of director minutes for any indication of any transactions involving outstanding debt to […]
List four examples of interest-bearing liability accounts commonly found in balance sheets. What characteristics do these liabilities have in common? How do they differ? 22-2 (OBJECTIVE 22-2) It is common practice to audit the balance in notes payable in conjunction with the audit of interest expense and interest payable. Explain the advantages of this approach. […]
1. What are the primary objectives in the audit of owners’ equity accounts? 2. Describe the duties of a stock registrar and a transfer agent. How does the use of their services affect the client’s internal controls?
Audit of Capital Stock and Paid-In Capital Design and perform tests of controls, substantive tests of transactions, and tests ofdetails of balances for capital stock and retained earnings.
