As a part of the audit of Ren Gold Manufacturing Company, a nonpublic company, management requests basic financial statements and separately, the same basic financial statements accompanied by additional information. Management informs you that the intent is to use the basic financial statements for bankers, other creditors, and the two owners who are not involved […]
In an engagement to review the financial statements of a nonpublic company, SSARS require the accountant to obtain review evidence that is primarily based on inquiries and analytical procedures. The nature of the accountant’s inquiries is a matter of judgment. For example, the accountant may consider the nature and materiality of the items, likelihood of […]
The following questions concern the overall audit strategy and audit program, including selection of the type of test to perform. Choose the best response. a. In the financial statement audit of a nonpublic company, the auditor decides to per- form tests of the controls related to the occurrence of sales transactions. Which of the following […]
The following questions address CPA firms and entities that regulate them. Choose the best response. a. An auditor of an entity subject to the rules of the SEC must conduct the financial statement audit in accordance with (1) PCAOB standards. (2) Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services. (3) International Auditing Standards. (4) Generally […]
