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  • 第1题:

    (c) Explanatory notes, together with relevant supporting calculations, in connection with the loan. (8 marks)

    Additional marks will be awarded for the appropriateness of the format and presentation of the schedules, the

    effectiveness with which the information is communicated and the extent to which the schedules are structured in

    a logical manner. (3 marks)

    Notes: – you should assume that the tax rates and allowances for the tax year 2006/07 and for the financial year

    to 31 March 2007 apply throughout the question.

    – you should ignore value added tax (VAT).


    正确答案:
    (c) Tax implications of there being a loan from Flores Ltd to Banda
    Flores Ltd should have paid tax to HMRC equal to 25% of the loan, i.e. £5,250. The tax should have been paid on the
    company’s normal due date for corporation tax in respect of the accounting period in which the loan was made, i.e. 1 April
    following the end of the accounting period.
    The tax is due because Flores Ltd is a close company that has made a loan to a participator and that loan is not in the ordinary
    course of the company’s business.
    HMRC will repay the tax when the loan is either repaid or written off.
    Flores Ltd should have included the loan on Banda’s Form. P11D in order to report it to HMRC.
    Banda should have paid income tax on an annual benefit equal to 5% of the amount of loan outstanding during each tax
    year. Accordingly, for each full year for which the loan was outstanding, Banda should have paid income tax of £231
    (£21,000 x 5% x 22%).
    Interest and penalties may be charged in respect of the tax underpaid by both Flores Ltd and Banda and in respect of the
    incorrect returns made to HMRC
    Willingness to act for Banda
    We would not wish to be associated with a client who has engaged in deliberate tax evasion as this poses a threat to the
    fundamental principles of integrity and professional behaviour. Accordingly, we should refuse to act for Banda unless she is
    willing to disclose the details regarding the loan to HMRC and pay the ensuing tax liabilities. Even if full disclosure is made,
    we should consider whether the loan was deliberately hidden from HMRC or Banda’s previous tax adviser.
    In addition, companies are prohibited from making loans to directors under the Companies Act. We should advise Banda to
    seek legal advice on her own position and that of Flores Ltd.

  • 第2题:

    (b) Describe the principal audit work to be performed in respect of the useful lives of Shire Oil Co’s rig platforms.

    (6 marks)


    正确答案:
    (b) Principal audit work – useful life of rig platforms
    Tutorial notes: The platforms are just one item of each rig. Candidates should not be awarded marks here for the matters
    to be considered in the assessment of useful lives (since this is illustrated in the scenario). No marks will be awarded for
    criticising management for estimating useful lives on a per platform. basis or for audit work on depreciation charges/carrying
    amounts unrelated to the determination of useful lives.
    ■ Review of management’s annual assessment of the useful life of each rig at 31 December 2005 and corroboration of
    any information that has led to a change in previous estimates. For example, for the abandoned rig, where useful life
    has been assessed to be at an end, obtain:
    ? weather reports;
    ? incident report supported by photographs;
    ? insurance claim, etc.
    ■ Consider management’s past experience and expertise in estimating useful lives. For example, if all lives initially
    assessed as short (c. 15 years) are subsequently lengthened (or long lives consistently shortened) this would suggest
    that management is being over (under) prudent in its initial estimates.
    ■ Review of industry comparatives as published in the annual reports of other oil producers.
    ■ Comparison of actual maintenance costs against budgeted to confirm that the investment needed in maintenance, to
    achieve expected life expectancy, is being made.
    ■ Comparison of actual output (oil extracted) against budgeted. If actual output is less than budgeted the economic life
    of the platform. may be:
    ? shorter (e.g. because there is less oil to be extracted than originally surveyed); or
    ? longer (e.g. because the rate of extraction is less than budgeted).
    Tutorial note: An increase in actual output can be explained conversely.
    ■ A review of the results of management’s impairment testing of each rig (i.e. the cash-generating unit of which each
    platform. is a part).
    ■ Recalculations of cash flow projections (based on reasonable and supportable assumptions) discounted at a suitable
    pre-tax rate.
    Tutorial note: As the rigs will not have readily determinable net selling prices (each one being unique and not available
    for sale) any impairment will be assessed by a comparison of value in use against carrying amount.
    ■ Review of working papers of geologist/quantity surveyor(s) employed by Shire supporting estimations of reserves used
    in the determination of useful lives of rigs.

  • 第3题:

    (c) Explain the extent to which you should plan to place reliance on analytical procedures as audit evidence.

    (6 marks)


    正确答案:
    (c) Extent of reliance on analytical procedures as audit evidence
    Tutorial note: In the requirement ‘… reliance … as audit evidence’ is a direction to consider only substantive analytical
    procedures. Answer points concerning planning and review stages were not asked for and earn no marks.
    ■ Although there is likely to be less reliance on analytical procedures than if this had been an existing audit client, the fact
    that this is a new assignment does not preclude placing some reliance on such procedures.
    ■ Analytical procedures will not be relied on in respect of material items that require 100% testing. For example, additions
    to property is likely to represent a very small number of transactions.
    ■ Analytical procedures alone may provide sufficient audit evidence on line items that are not individually material. For
    example, inventory (less than 1/2% revenue and less than 1% total assets) may be shown to be materially correctly
    stated through analytical procedures on consumable stores (i.e. fuel, lubricants, materials for servicing vehicles etc).
    ■ Substantive analytical procedures are best suited to large volume transactions (e.g. revenue, materials expense, staff
    costs). If controls over the completeness, accuracy and validity of recording transactions in these areas are effective then
    substantive analytical procedures showing that there are no unexpected fluctuations should reduce the need for
    substantive detailed tests.
    ■ The extent of planned use will be dependent on the relationships expected between variables. (e.g. between items of
    financial information and between items of financial and non-financial information). For example, if material costs rise
    due to an increase in the level of business then a commensurate increase in revenue and staff costs might be expected
    also.
    ■ ‘Proofs in total’ (or reasonableness tests) provide substantive evidence that income statement items are not materially
    misstated. In the case of Yates these might be applied to staff costs (number of employees in each category ×
    wage/salary rates, grossed up for social security, etc) and finance expense (interest rate × average monthly overdraft
    balance).
    ■ However, such tests may have limited application, if any, if the population is not homogenous and cannot be subdivided.
    For example, all the categories of non-current asset have a wide range of useful life. Therefore it would be
    difficult/meaningless to apply an ‘average’ depreciation rate to all assets in the class to substantiate the total depreciation
    expense for the year. (Although it might highlight a risk of potential over or understatement requiring further
    investigation.)
    ■ Substantive analytical procedures are more likely to be used if there is relevant information available that is being used
    by Yates. For example, as fuel costs will be significant, Yates may monitor consumption (e.g. miles per gallon (MPG)).
    ■ Analytical procedures may supplement alternative procedures that provide evidence regarding the same assertion. For
    example, the review of after-date payments to confirm the completeness of trade payables may be supplemented by
    calculations of average payment period on a monthly basis.
    Tutorial note: Credit will be given for other relevant points drawn from the scenario. For example, the restructuring during
    the previous year is likely to have caused fluctuations that may result in less reliance being placed on analytical procedures.

  • 第4题:

    (b) Illustrate how you might use analytical procedures to provide audit evidence and reduce the level of detailed

    substantive procedures. (7 marks)


    正确答案:
    (b) Illustration of use of analytical procedures as audit evidence
    Tutorial note: Note that ‘as audit evidence’ requires consideration of substantive analytical procedures rather that the
    identification of risks (relevant to part (a)).
    Revenue
    Analytical procedures may be used in testing revenue for completeness of recording (‘understatement’). The average selling
    price of a vehicle in 2005 was $68,830 ($526·0 million ÷ 7,642 vehicles). Applying this to the number of vehicles sold
    in 2006, might be projected to generate $698·8 million ($68,830 × 10,153) revenue from the sale of vehicles. The draft
    financial statements therefore show a potential shortfall of $110·8 million ($(698·8 – 588·0) million) that is, 15·6%.
    This should be investigated and substantiated through more detailed analytical procedures. For example, the number of
    vehicles sold should be analysed into models and multiplied by the list price of each for a more accurate estimate of potential
    revenue. The impact of discounts and other incentives (e.g. 0% finance) on the list prices should then be allowed for. If
    recorded revenue for 2006 (as per draft income statement adjusted for cutoff and consignment inventories) is materially lower
    than that calculated, detailed substantive procedures may be required in order to show that there is no material error.
    ‘Proof in total’/reasonableness tests
    The material correctness, or otherwise, of income statement items (in particular) may be assessed through appropriate ‘proof
    in total’ calculations (or ‘reasonableness’ tests). For example:
    ■ Employee benefits costs: the average number of employees by category (waged/salaried/apprenticed) × the average pay
    rate for each might prove that in total $91·0 million (as adjusted to actual at 31 December 2006) is not materially
    misstated. The average number of employees needs to be checked substantively (e.g. recalculated based on the number
    of employees on each payroll) and the average pay rates (e.g. to rates agreed with employee representatives).
    Tutorial note: An alternative reasonableness might be to take last year’s actual adjusted for 2006 numbers of
    employees grossed-up for any pay increases during the year (pro-rated as necessary).
    ■ Depreciation: the cost (or net book value) of each category of asset × by the relevant straight-line (or reducing balance)
    depreciation rate. If a ‘ballpark’ calculation for the year is materially different to the annual charge a more detailed
    calculation can be made using monthly depreciation calculations. The cost (or net book value) on which depreciation
    is calculated should be substantively tested, for example by agreeing brought forward balances to prior year working
    papers and additions to purchase invoices (costings in respect of assets under construction).
    Tutorial note: Alternatively, last year’s depreciation charge may be reconciled to this year’s by considering depreciation
    rates applied to brought forward balances with adjustments for additions/disposals.
    ■ Interest income: an average interest rate for the year can be applied to the monthly balance invested (e.g. in deposit
    accounts) and compared with the amount recognised for the year to 31 December 2006 (as adjusted for any accrued
    interest per the bank letter for audit purposes). The monthly balances (or averages) on which the calculation is
    performed should be substantiated to bank deposit statements.
    ■ Interest expense: if the cash balances do not go into overdraft then this may be similar expenses (e.g. prompt payment
    discounts to customers). If this is to particular dealers then a proof in total might be to apply the discount rate to the
    amounts invoiced to the dealer during the period.
    Immaterial items
    For immaterial items analytical procedures alone may provide sufficient audit evidence that amounts in the financial
    statements are not materially misstated so that detailed substantive procedures are not required. For example, a comparison
    of administration and distribution, maintenance and insurance costs for 2006 compared with 2005 may be sufficient to show
    that material error is highly unlikely. If necessary, further reasonableness tests could be performed. For example, considering
    insurance costs to value of assets insured or maintenance costs to costs of assets maintained.
    Ratio analysis
    Ratio analysis can provide substantive evidence that income statement and balance sheet items are not materially misstated
    by considering their inter-relationships. For example:
    ■ Asset turnover: Based on the draft financial statements property, plant and equipment has turned over 5·2 times
    ($645·5/124·5) compared with 5·9 times in 2005. This again highlights that income may be overstated, or assets
    overstated (e.g. if depreciation is understated).
    ■ Inventory turnover: Using cost of materials adjusted for changes in inventories this has remained stable at 10·9 times.
    Tutorial note: This is to be expected as in (a) the cost in the income statement has increased by 9% and the value of
    inventories by 8·5%.
    Inventories represent the smallest asset value on the balance sheet at 31 December 2006 (7·8% of total assets).
    Therefore substantive procedures may be limited to agreeing physical count of material items (vehicles) and agreeing
    cutoff.
    ■ Average collection period: This has increased to 41 days (73·1/645·5 × 365) from 30 days. Further substantive analysis
    is required, for example, separating out non-current amounts (for sales on 0% finance terms). Substantive procedures
    may be limited to confirmation of amounts due from dealers (and/or receipt of after-date cash) and agreeing cutoff of
    goods on consignment.
    ■ Payment periods: This has remained constant at 37 days (2005 – 38 days). Detailed substantive procedures may be
    restricted to reconciling only major suppliers’ statements and agreeing the cutoff on parts purchased from them.

  • 第5题:

    (b) Seymour offers health-related information services through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Aragon Co. Goodwill of

    $1·8 million recognised on the purchase of Aragon in October 2004 is not amortised but included at cost in the

    consolidated balance sheet. At 30 September 2006 Seymour’s investment in Aragon is shown at cost,

    $4·5 million, in its separate financial statements.

    Aragon’s draft financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2006 show a loss before taxation of

    $0·6 million (2005 – $0·5 million loss) and total assets of $4·9 million (2005 – $5·7 million). The notes to

    Aragon’s financial statements disclose that they have been prepared on a going concern basis that assumes that

    Seymour will continue to provide financial support. (7 marks)

    Required:

    For each of the above issues:

    (i) comment on the matters that you should consider; and

    (ii) state the audit evidence that you should expect to find,

    in undertaking your review of the audit working papers and financial statements of Seymour Co for the year ended

    30 September 2006.

    NOTE: The mark allocation is shown against each of the three issues.


    正确答案:
    (b) Goodwill
    (i) Matters
    ■ Cost of goodwill, $1·8 million, represents 3·4% consolidated total assets and is therefore material.
    Tutorial note: Any assessments of materiality of goodwill against amounts in Aragon’s financial statements are
    meaningless since goodwill only exists in the consolidated financial statements of Seymour.
    ■ It is correct that the goodwill is not being amortised (IFRS 3 Business Combinations). However, it should be tested
    at least annually for impairment, by management.
    ■ Aragon has incurred losses amounting to $1·1 million since it was acquired (two years ago). The write-off of this
    amount against goodwill in the consolidated financial statements would be material (being 61% cost of goodwill,
    8·3% PBT and 2·1% total assets).
    ■ The cost of the investment ($4·5 million) in Seymour’s separate financial statements will also be material and
    should be tested for impairment.
    ■ The fair value of net assets acquired was only $2·7 million ($4·5 million less $1·8 million). Therefore the fair
    value less costs to sell of Aragon on other than a going concern basis will be less than the carrying amount of the
    investment (i.e. the investment is impaired by at least the amount of goodwill recognised on acquisition).
    ■ In assessing recoverable amount, value in use (rather than fair value less costs to sell) is only relevant if the going
    concern assumption is appropriate for Aragon.
    ■ Supporting Aragon financially may result in Seymour being exposed to actual and/or contingent liabilities that
    should be provided for/disclosed in Seymour’s financial statements in accordance with IAS 37 Provisions,
    Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.
    (ii) Audit evidence
    ■ Carrying values of cost of investment and goodwill arising on acquisition to prior year audit working papers and
    financial statements.
    ■ A copy of Aragon’s draft financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2006 showing loss for year.
    ■ Management’s impairment test of Seymour’s investment in Aragon and of the goodwill arising on consolidation at
    30 September 2006. That is a comparison of the present value of the future cash flows expected to be generated
    by Aragon (a cash-generating unit) compared with the cost of the investment (in Seymour’s separate financial
    statements).
    ■ Results of any impairment tests on Aragon’s assets extracted from Aragon’s working paper files.
    ■ Analytical procedures on future cash flows to confirm their reasonableness (e.g. by comparison with cash flows for
    the last two years).
    ■ Bank report for audit purposes for any guarantees supporting Aragon’s loan facilities.
    ■ A copy of Seymour’s ‘comfort letter’ confirming continuing financial support of Aragon for the foreseeable future.

  • 第6题:

    (d) Discuss the professional accountant’s liability for reporting on prospective financial information and the

    measures that the professional accountant might take to reduce that liability. (6 marks)


    正确答案:
    (d) Professional accountant’s liability
    Liability for reporting on PFI
    Independent accountants may be required to report on PFI for many reasons (e.g. to help secure a bank loan). Such forecasts
    and projections are inherently unreliable. If the forecast or projection does not materialise, and the client or lenders (or
    investors) consequently sustain financial loss, the accountant may face lawsuits claiming financial loss.
    Courts in different jurisdictions use various criteria to define the group of persons to whom independent accountants may be
    held liable for providing a report on an inaccurate forecast or projection. The most common of these are that an accountant
    is liable to persons with whom there is proximity:
    (i) only (i.e. the client who engaged the independent accountant);
    (ii) or whose relationship with the accountant sufficiently approaches privity;
    (iii) and to persons or members of a limited group of persons for whose benefit and guidance the accountant supplied the
    information or knew that the recipient of the information intended to supply it;
    (iv) and to persons who reasonably can be foreseen to rely on the information.
    Measures to reduce liability
    As significant assumptions will be essential to a reader’s understanding of a financial forecast, the independent accountant
    should ensure that they are adequately disclosed and clearly stated to be the management’s responsibility. Hypothetical
    assumptions should be clearly distinguished from best estimates.
    The introduction to any forecast (and/or report thereon) should include a caveat that the prospective results may not be
    attained. Specific and extensive warnings (‘the actual results … will vary’) and disclaimers (‘we do not express an opinion’)
    may be effective in protecting an independent accountant sued for inaccuracies in forecasts or projections that they have
    reported on.
    Any report to a third party should state:
    ■ for whom it is prepared, who is entitled to rely on it (if anyone) and for what purpose;
    ■ that the engagement was undertaken in accordance with the engagement terms;
    ■ the work performed and the findings.
    An independent accountant’s report should avoid inappropriate and open-ended wording, for example, ‘we certify …’ and ‘we
    obtained all the explanations we considered necessary’.
    Engagement terms to report on PFI should include an appropriate liability cap that is reasonable given the specific
    circumstances of the engagement.
    The independent accountant may be able to obtain indemnity from a client in respect of claims from third parties. Such ‘hold
    harmless’ clauses obligate the client to indemnify the independent accountant from third party claims.

  • 第7题:

    (c) Describe the audit procedures you should perform. to determine the validity of the amortisation rate of five

    years being applied to development costs in relation to Plummet. (5 marks)


    正确答案:
    (c) Audit procedures to determine the validity of the amortisation rate of five years being applied to development costs in relation
    to the product Plummet would include the following:
    – Obtain the papers documenting market research carried out on Plummet. Review and ascertain that the market research
    supports a product life span of five years.
    – Review actual sales patterns since the launch of Plummet and compare to the predicted sales per the market research
    document.
    Tutorial note: this will help to demonstrate the accuracy of the predicted sales forecast of Plummet.
    – Read the assumptions underpinning the market research sales projections, and consider whether these assumptions
    agree with the auditors’ understanding of the business.
    – Discuss sales trends with the sales/marketing directors and ascertain whether sales are in line with management’s
    expectations.
    – Read correspondence with retail outlets to ensure there is continued support for selling Plummet.
    – Obtain marketing/advertising budgets and ascertain enough expenditure is continuing on Plummet to support continued
    sales.

  • 第8题:

    4 You are an audit manager in Nate & Co, a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants. You are reviewing three situations,

    which were recently discussed at the monthly audit managers’ meeting:

    (1) Nate & Co has recently been approached by a potential new audit client, Fisher Co. Your firm is keen to take the

    appointment and is currently carrying out client acceptance procedures. Fisher Co was recently incorporated by

    Marcellus Fisher, with its main trade being the retailing of wooden storage boxes.

    (2) Nate & Co provides the audit service to CF Co, a national financial services organisation. Due to a number of

    errors in the recording of cash deposits from new customers that have been discovered by CF Co’s internal audit

    team, the directors of CF Co have requested that your firm carry out a review of the financial information

    technology systems. It has come to your attention that while working on the audit planning of CF Co, Jin Sayed,

    one of the juniors on the audit team, who is a recent information technology graduate, spent three hours

    providing advice to the internal audit team about how to improve the system. As far as you know, this advice has

    not been used by the internal audit team.

    (3) LA Shots Co is a manufacturer of bottled drinks, and has been an audit client of Nate & Co for five years. Two

    audit juniors attended the annual inventory count last Monday. They reported that Brenda Mangle, the new

    production manager of LA Shots Co, wanted the inventory count and audit procedures performed as quickly as

    possible. As an incentive she offered the two juniors ten free bottles of ‘Super Juice’ from the end of the

    production line. Brenda also invited them to join the LA Shots Co office party, which commenced at the end of

    the inventory count. The inventory count and audit procedures were completed within two hours (the previous

    year’s procedures lasted a full day), and the juniors then spent four hours at the office party.

    Required:

    (a) Define ‘money laundering’ and state the procedures specific to money laundering that should be considered

    before, and on the acceptance of, the audit appointment of Fisher Co. (5 marks)


    正确答案:
    4 NATE & CO
    (a) – Money laundering is the process by which criminals attempt to conceal the true origin and ownership of the proceeds
    of criminal activity, allowing them to maintain control over the proceeds, and ultimately providing a legitimate cover for
    their sources of income. The objective of money laundering is to break the connection between the money, and the crime
    that it resulted from.
    – It is widely defined, to include possession of, or concealment of, the proceeds of any crime.
    – Examples include proceeds of fraud, tax evasion and benefits of bribery and corruption.
    Client procedures should include the following:
    – Client identification:
    ? Establish the identity of the entity and its business activity e.g. by obtaining a certificate of incorporation
    ? If the client is an individual, obtain official documentation including a name and address, e.g. by looking at
    photographic identification such as passports and driving licences
    ? Consider whether the commercial activity makes business sense (i.e. it is not just a ‘front’ for illegal activities)
    ? Obtain evidence of the company’s registered address e.g. by obtaining headed letter paper
    ? Establish the current list of principal shareholders and directors.
    – Client understanding:
    ? Pre-engagement communication may be considered, to explain to Marcellus Fisher and the other directors the
    nature and reason for client acceptance procedures.
    ? Best practice recommends that the engagement letter should also include a paragraph outlining the auditor’s
    responsibilities in relation to money laundering.

  • 第9题:

    (b) Describe the principal audit procedures to be carried out in respect of the following:

    (i) The measurement of the share-based payment expense; (6 marks)


    正确答案:
    (b) (i) Principal audit procedures – measurement of share-based payment expense
    – Obtain management calculation of the expense and agree the following from the calculation to the contractual
    terms of the scheme:
    – Number of employees and executives granted options
    – Number of options granted per employee
    – The official grant date of the share options
    – Vesting period for the scheme
    – Required performance conditions attached to the options.
    – Recalculate the expense and check that the fair value has been correctly spread over the stated vesting period.
    – Agree fair value of share options to specialist’s report and calculation, and evaluate whether the specialist report is
    a reliable source of evidence.
    – Agree that the fair value calculated is at the grant date.
    Tutorial note: A specialist such as a chartered financial analyst would commonly be used to calculate the fair value
    of non-traded share options at the grant date, using models such as the Black-Scholes Model.
    – Obtain and review a forecast of staffing levels or employee turnover rates for the duration of the vesting period, and
    scrutinise the assumptions used to predict level of staff turnover.
    – Discuss previous levels of staff turnover with a representative of the human resources department and query why
    0% staff turnover has been predicted for the next three years.
    – Check the sensitivity of the calculations to a change in the assumptions used in the valuation, focusing on the
    assumption of 0% staff turnover.
    – Obtain written representation from management confirming that the assumptions used in measuring the expense
    are reasonable.
    Tutorial note: A high degree of scepticism must be used by the auditor when conducting the final three procedures
    due to the management assumption of 0% staff turnover during the vesting period.

  • 第10题:

    (b) (i) Explain the matters you should consider, and the evidence you would expect to find in respect of the

    carrying value of the cost of investment of Dylan Co in the financial statements of Rosie Co; and

    (7 marks)


    正确答案:
    (b) (i) Cost of investment on acquisition of Dylan Co
    Matters to consider
    According to the schedule provided by the client, the cost of investment comprises three elements. One matter to
    consider is whether the cost of investment is complete.
    It appears that no legal or professional fees have been included in the cost of investment (unless included within the
    heading ‘cash consideration’). Directly attributable costs should be included per IFRS 3 Business Combinations, and
    there is a risk that these costs may be expensed in error, leading to understatement of the investment.
    The cash consideration of $2·5 million is the least problematical component. The only matter to consider is whether the
    cash has actually been paid. Given that Dylan Co was acquired in the last month of the financial year it is possible that
    the amount had not been paid before the year end, in which case the amount should be recognised as a current liability
    on the statement of financial position (balance sheet). However, this seems unlikely given that normally control of an
    acquired company only passes to the acquirer on cash payment.
    IFRS 3 states that the cost of investment should be recognised at fair value, which means that deferred consideration
    should be discounted to present value at the date of acquisition. If the consideration payable on 31 January 2009 has
    not been discounted, the cost of investment, and the corresponding liability, will be overstated. It is possible that the
    impact of discounting the $1·5 million payable one year after acquisition would be immaterial to the financial
    statements, in which case it would be acceptable to leave the consideration at face value within the cost of investment.
    Contingent consideration should be accrued if it is probable to be paid. Here the amount is payable if revenue growth
    targets are achieved over the next four years. The auditor must therefore assess the probability of the targets being
    achieved, using forecasts and projections of Maxwell Co’s revenue. Such information is inherently subjective, and could
    have been manipulated, if prepared by the vendor of Maxwell Co, in order to secure the deal and maximise
    consideration. Here it will be crucial to be sceptical when reviewing the forecasts, and the assumptions underlying the
    data. The management of Rosie Co should have reached their own opinion on the probability of paying the contingent
    consideration, but they may have relied heavily on information provided at the time of the acquisition.
    Audit evidence
    – Agreement of the monetary value and payment dates of the consideration per the client schedule to legal
    documentation signed by vendor and acquirer.
    – Agreement of $2·5 million paid to Rosie Co’s bank statement and cash book prior to year end. If payment occurs
    after year end confirm that a current liability is recognised on the individual company and consolidated statement
    of financial position (balance sheet).
    – Board minutes approving the payment.
    – Recomputation of discounting calculations applied to deferred and contingent consideration.
    – Agreement that the discount rate used is pre-tax, and reflects current market assessment of the time value of money
    (e.g. by comparison to Rosie Co’s weighted average cost of capital).
    – Revenue and profit projections for the period until January 2012, checked for arithmetic accuracy.
    – A review of assumptions used in the projections, and agreement that the assumptions are comparable with the
    auditor’s understanding of Dylan Co’s business.
    Tutorial note: As the scenario states that Chien & Co has audited Dylan Co for several years, it is reasonable to rely on
    their cumulative knowledge and understanding of the business in auditing the revenue projections.

  • 第11题:

    You work in a company which uses SQL Server 2008. You are the administrator of the company database. Now you are in charge of a SQL Server 2008 instance. A user reports that when he runs a query, it takes a quite long time and it is still unfinished. As the IT support, you have to verify whether the query is blocked.  Which tool should you use? () 

    • A、You should use the Database Engine Tuning Advisor tool 
    • B、You should use the Windows System Monitor tool 
    • C、You should use the Job Activity Monitor tool in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 
    • D、You should use the Activity Monitor tool in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

    正确答案:D

  • 第12题:

    You are using Windows 2000 Professional on your desktop computer. You are working on the company’s financial report and you want other users on the network to able to modify your documents for the report. You want users to share the financial report folder on the network. Because the network contains confidential information you want to prevent users from the enabling off line access for the network share that contains the financial report. What should you do?()

    • A、Use Windows Explorer to receive the offline files
    • B、Using the Windows Explorer, disable the cache for the reports on the network share
    • C、Use the Windows NT explorer to grant the special access for the reports on the network  share
    • D、Use the synchronization manager to configure synchronization not to occur when users are  connected to the LAN connection. 

    正确答案:B

  • 第13题:

    (b) Explain why making sales of Sabals in North America will have no effect on Nikau Ltd’s ability to recover its

    input tax. (3 marks)

    Notes: – you should assume that the corporation tax rates and allowances for the financial year to 31 March 2007

    will continue to apply for the foreseeable future.

    – you should ignore indexation allowance.


    正确答案:
    (b) Recoverability of input tax
    Sales by Nikau Ltd of its existing products are subject to UK VAT at 17·5% because it is selling to domestic customers who
    will not be registered for VAT. Accordingly, at present, Nikau Ltd can recover all of its input tax.
    Sales to customers in North America will be zero rated because the goods are being exported from the EU. Zero rated supplies
    are classified as taxable for the purposes of VAT and therefore Nikau Ltd will continue to be able to recover all of its input tax.

  • 第14题:

    (c) Comment on the matters to be considered in seeking to determine the extent of Indigo Co’s financial loss

    resulting from the alleged fraud. (6 marks)


    正确答案:
    (c) Extent of alleged fraud – Matters to be considered
    ■ Details reported to police: The managing director may have made some estimate of the possible extent of the fraud in
    reporting the chief accountant’s disappearance to the police.
    ■ The minimum loss (assuming no insurance) would be sales for the three days before he left. If not known (e.g. because
    the only record of them was in the cash book) a simple estimate might be 3/20 × total recorded revenue for a typical
    month.
    ■ The pattern of cash bankings extracted from bank statements: A falling trend starting during the year might mark the
    time from which the chief accountant began to misappropriate cash.
    ■ Whether other managers have voiced their suspicions, if any, on the chief accountant’s behaviour. For example, if there
    was any marked change in his lifestyle. (what he appeared to spend his money on, the hours he worked, etc).
    ■ The prior year auditor’s report was unmodified. If this was appropriate the chief accountant’s alleged fraudulent activities
    may have only started in the current year.
    ■ The amount of fidelity insurance cover (i.e. against employees handling cash) that Indigo has taken out to meet any
    claim for fraud.
    ■ The likelihood, if any, of recovering misappropriated amounts. For example, if the chief accountant has assets (e.g. a
    house) that can be used to settle Indigo’s claims against him in the event that he is caught/successfully prosecuted.

  • 第15题:

    (c) State the specific inquiries you should make of Robson Construction Co’s management relevant to its

    accounting for construction contracts. (6 marks)


    正确答案:
    (c) Specific inquiries – accounting for construction contracts
    Tutorial note: This answer is illustrative of the types of inquiry that should be made. Other relevant answer points will be
    awarded similar credit. For each full mark to be earned an inquiry should address the specifics of Robson (e.g. that its
    accounting policies are ‘generally less prudent’). The identification of asset overstatement/liability understatement may
    reduce the purchase price offered by Prescott.
    ■ Are any constructions being undertaken without signed contracts?
    Tutorial note: Any expenditure on constructions without contracts (e.g. of a speculative nature, perhaps to keep the
    workforce employed) must be accounted for under IAS ‘Inventories’; revenue cannot be recognised nor profit taken.
    ■ Is full provision made for future losses foreseen on loss-making contracts?
    Tutorial note: The information in the brief is that ‘provisions are made’. The level of provision is not indicated and
    could be less than full.
    ■ Which contracts started during the year are likely to be/have been identified as loss-making (for which no provision has
    yet been made)?
    Tutorial note: Profits and losses are only determined by contract at each financial year end.
    ■ What are management’s assumptions and judgments on the likely future outcome on the Sarwar contract (and other
    actual and contingent liabilities)?
    Tutorial note: Robson would be imprudent if it underestimates the probability of an unfavourable outcome (or
    overestimates the likelihood of successful recourse).
    ■ What claims history has Robson experienced? (What proportion of contracts have been subject to claims? What
    proportion of claims brought have been successful? How have they been settled? Under insurance? Out-of-court
    settlement?) How effective are the penalty clauses? (Is Robson having to pay penalties for overrunning on contracts?)
    ■ What are the actual useful lives of assets used in construction? What level of losses are made on disposal?
    Tutorial note: If such assets are depreciated over useful lives that are estimated to be too long, depreciation costs
    incurred to date (and estimated depreciation to be included in costs to completion) will be understated. This will result
    in too much profit/too little loss being calculated on contracts.
    ■ What is the cause of losses on contracts? For example, if due to theft of building supplies Robson’s management is not
    exercising sufficient control over the company’s assets.

  • 第16题:

    (b) Describe the principal matters that should be included in your firm’s submission to provide internal audit

    services to RBG. (10 marks)


    正确答案:
    (b) Principal matters to be included in submission to provide internal audit services
    ■ Introduction/background – details about York including its organisation (of functions), offices (locations) and number of
    internal auditors working within each office. The office that would be responsible for managing the contract should be
    stated.
    ■ A description of York’s services most relevant to RBG’s needs (e.g. in the areas of risk management, IT audits, value for
    money (VFM) and corporate governance).
    ■ Client-specific issues identified. For example, revenue audits will be required routinely for control purposes and to
    substantiate the contingent rents due. Other areas of expertise that RBG may be interested in taking advantage of, for
    example, special projects such as acquisitions and mergers.
    ■ York’s approach to assessing audit needs including the key stages and who will be involved. For example:
    (1) Preliminary – review of business, industry and the entity’s operating characteristics
    (2) Planning – including needs analysis and co-ordination with external audit plan
    (3) Post-Audit – assurance that activities were effectively and efficiently executed
    (4) Review – of services provided, reports issued and management’s responses.
    ■ A description of internal audit tools used and methodologies/approach to audit fieldwork including use of embedded
    audit software and programs developed by York.
    ■ A description of York’s systems-based audit, the IT issues to be addressed and the technological support that can be
    provided.
    ■ Any training that will be offered to RBG’s managers and staff, for example, in a risk management approach.
    ■ A description and quantity of resources, in particular the number of full-time staff, to be deployed in providing services
    to RBG. An outline of RBG’s track record in human resource retention and development.
    ■ Relevant experience – e.g. in internal and external audit in the retail industry. The relative qualifications and skills of
    each grade of audit staff and the contract manager in particular.
    ■ Insurance certifications covering, for example, public liability and professional indemnity insurance.
    ■ Work ethic policies relating to health and safety, equal opportunities’ and race relations.
    ■ How York ensures quality throughout the internal audit process including standards to be followed (e.g. Institute of
    Internal Auditors’ standards).
    ■ Sample report templates – e.g. for reporting the results of risk analysis, audit plans and quarterly reporting of findings
    to the Audit and Risk Management Committee.
    ■ Current clients to whom internal audit services are provided from whom RBG will be able to take up references, by
    arrangement, if York is short-listed.
    ■ Any work currently carried out/competed for that could cause a conflict of interest (and the measures to avoid such
    conflicts).
    ■ Fees (daily rates) for each grade of staff and travel and other expenses to be reimbursed. An indication of price increases,
    if any, over the three-year contract period. Invoicing terms (e.g. on presentation of reports) and payment terms (e.g. the
    end of the month following receipt of the invoice).
    ■ Performance targets to be met such as deadlines for completing work and submitting and issuing reports.

  • 第17题:

    (b) Explain the matters that should be considered when planning the nature and scope of the examination of

    Cusiter Co’s forecast balance sheet and income statement as prepared for the bank. (7 marks)


    正确答案:
    (b) Matters to be considered
    Tutorial note: Candidates at this level must appreciate that the matters to be considered when planning the nature and
    scope of the examination are not the same matters to be considered when deciding whether or not to accept an
    engagement. The scenario clearly indicates that the assignment is being undertaken by the current auditor rendering any
    ‘pre-engagement’/‘professional etiquette’ considerations irrelevant to answering this question.
    This PFI has been prepared to show an external user, the bank, the financial consequences of Cusiter’s plans to help the bank
    in making an investment decision. If Cusiter is successful in its loan application the PFI provides a management tool against
    which the results of investing in the plant and equipment can be measured.
    The PFI is unpublished rather than published. That is, it is prepared at the specific request of a third party, the bank. It will
    not be published to users of financial information in general.
    The auditor’s report on the PFI will provide only negative assurance as to whether the assumptions provide a reasonable basis
    for the PFI and an opinion whether the PFI is:
    ■ properly prepared on the basis of the assumptions; and
    ■ presented in accordance with the relevant financial reporting framework.
    The nature of the engagement is an examination to obtain evidence concerning:
    ■ the reasonableness and consistency of assumptions made;
    ■ proper preparation (on the basis of stated assumptions); and
    ■ consistent presentation (with historical financial statements, using appropriate accounting principles).
    Such an examination is likely to take the form. of inquiry, analytical procedures and corroboration.
    The period of time covered by the prospective financial information is two years. The assumptions for 2008 are likely to be
    more speculative than for 2007, particularly in relation to the impact on earnings, etc of the investment in new plant and
    equipment.
    The forecast for the year to 31 December 2007 includes an element of historical financial information (because only part of
    this period is in the future) hence actual evidence should be available to verify the first three months of the forecast (possibly
    more since another three-month period will expire at the end of the month).
    Cusiter management’s previous experience in preparing PFI will be relevant. For example, in making accounting estimates
    (e.g. for provisions, impairment losses, etc) or preparing cash flow forecasts (e.g. in support of the going concern assertion).
    The basis of preparation of the forecast. For example, the extent to which it comprises:
    ■ proforma financial information (i.e. historical financial information adjusted for the effects of the planned loan and capital
    expenditure transaction);
    ■ new information and assumptions about future performance (e.g. the operating capacity of the new equipment, sales
    generated, etc).
    The nature and scope of any standards/guidelines under which the PFI has been prepared is likely to assist the auditor in
    discharging their responsibilities to report on it. Also, ISAE 3400 The Examination of Prospective Financial Information,
    establishes standards and provides guidance on engagements to examine and report on PFI including examination
    procedures.
    The planned nature and scope of the examination is likely to take into account the time and fee budgets for the assignments
    as adjusted for any ‘overlap’ with audit work. For example, the examination of the PFI is likely to draw on the auditor’s
    knowledge of the business obtained in auditing the financial statements to 31 December 2006. Analytical procedures carried
    out in respect of the PFI may provide evidence relevant to the 31 December 2007 audit.

  • 第18题:

    (c) (i) Identify and describe FOUR quality control procedures that are applicable to the individual audit

    engagement; and (8 marks)


    正确答案:
    (c) (i) ISQC 1 Quality Control for Firms That Perform. Audits and Reviews of Historical Financial Information and Other
    Assurance and Related Services Engagements provides guidance on the overall quality control systems that should be
    implemented by an audit firm. ISA 220 Quality Control for Audits of Historical Financial Information specifies the quality
    control procedures that should be applied by the engagement team in individual audit assignments.
    Procedures include the following:
    Client acceptance procedures
    There should be full documentation, and conclusion on, ethical and client acceptance issues in each audit assignment.
    The engagement partner should consider whether members of the audit team have complied with ethical requirements,
    for example, whether all members of the team are independent of the client. Additionally, the engagement partner should
    conclude whether all acceptance procedures have been followed, for example, that the audit firm has considered the
    integrity of the principal owners and key management of the client. Other procedures on client acceptance should
    include:
    – Obtaining professional clearance from previous auditors
    – Consideration of any conflict of interest
    – Money laundering (client identification) procedures.
    Engagement team
    Procedures should be followed to ensure that the engagement team collectively has the skills, competence and time to
    perform. the audit engagement. The engagement partner should assess that the audit team, for example:
    – Has the appropriate level of technical knowledge
    – Has experience of audit engagements of a similar nature and complexity
    – Has the ability to apply professional judgement
    – Understands professional standards, and regulatory and legal requirements.
    Direction
    The engagement team should be directed by the engagement partner. Procedures such as an engagement planning
    meeting should be undertaken to ensure that the team understands:
    – Their responsibilities
    – The objectives of the work they are to perform
    – The nature of the client’s business
    – Risk related issues
    – How to deal with any problems that may arise; and
    – The detailed approach to the performance of the audit.
    The planning meeting should be led by the partner and should include all people involved with the audit. There should
    be a discussion of the key issues identified at the planning stage.
    Supervision
    Supervision should be continuous during the engagement. Any problems that arise during the audit should be rectified
    as soon as possible. Attention should be focused on ensuring that members of the audit team are carrying out their work
    in accordance with the planned approach to the engagement. Significant matters should be brought to the attention of
    senior members of the audit team. Documentation should be made of key decisions made during the audit engagement.
    Review
    The review process is one of the key quality control procedures. All work performed must be reviewed by a more senior
    member of the audit team. Reviewers should consider for example whether:
    – Work has been performed in accordance with professional standards
    – The objectives of the procedures performed have been achieved
    – Work supports conclusions drawn and is appropriately documented.
    The review process itself must be evidenced.
    Consultation
    Finally the engagement partner should arrange consultation on difficult or contentious matters. This is a procedure
    whereby the matter is discussed with a professional outside the engagement team, and sometimes outside the audit
    firm. Consultations must be documented to show:
    – The issue on which the consultation was sought; and
    – The results of the consultation.

  • 第19题:

    (ii) Describe the procedures to verify the number of serious accidents in the year ended 30 November 2007.

    (4 marks)


    正确答案:
    (ii) Procedures to verify the number of serious accidents during 2007 could include the following:
    Tutorial note: procedures should focus on the completeness of the disclosure as it is in the interest of Sci-Tech Co to
    understate the number of serious accidents.
    – Review the accident log book and count the total number of accidents during the year
    – Discuss the definition of ‘serious accident’ with the directors and clarify exactly what criteria need to be met to
    satisfy the definition
    – For serious accidents identified:
    ? review HR records to determine the amount of time taken off work
    ? review payroll records to determine the financial amount of sick pay awarded to the employee
    ? review correspondence with the employee regarding the accident.
    Tutorial note: the above will help to clarify that the accident was indeed serious.
    – Review board minutes where the increase in the number of serious accidents has been discussed
    – Review correspondence with Sci-Tech Co’s legal advisors to ascertain any legal claims made against the company
    due to accidents at work
    – Enquire as to whether any health and safety visits have been conducted during the year by regulatory bodies, and
    review any documentation or correspondence issued to Sci-Tech Co after such visits.
    Tutorial note: it is highly likely that in a regulated industry such as pharmaceutical research, any serious accident
    would trigger a health and safety inspection from the appropriate regulatory body.
    – Discuss the level of accidents with representatives of Sci-Tech Co’s employees to reach an understanding as to
    whether accidents sometimes go unreported in the accident log book.

  • 第20题:

    (b) Describe the potential benefits for Hugh Co in choosing to have a financial statement audit. (4 marks)


    正确答案:
    (b) There are several benefits for Hugh Co in choosing a voluntary financial statement audit.
    An annual audit will ensure that any material mistakes made by the part-qualified accountant in preparing the year end
    financial statements will be detected. This is important as the directors will be using the year end accounts to review their
    progress in the first year of trading and will need reliable figures to assess performance. An audit will give the directors comfort
    that the financial statements are a sound basis for making business decisions.
    Accurate first year figures will also enable more effective budgeting and forecasting, which will be crucial if rapid growth is to
    be achieved.
    The auditors are likely to use the quarterly management accounts as part of normal audit procedures. The auditors will be
    able to advise Monty Parkes of any improvements that could be made to the management accounts, for example, increased
    level of detail, more frequent reporting. Better quality management accounts will help the day-to-day running of the business
    and enable a speedier response to any problems arising during the year.
    As a by-product of the audit, a management letter (report to those charged with governance) will be produced, identifying
    weaknesses and making recommendations on areas such as systems and controls which will improve the smooth running of
    the business.
    It is likely that Hugh Co will require more bank funding in order to expand, and it is likely that the bank would like to see
    audited figures for review, before deciding on further finance. It will be easier and potentially cheaper to raise finance from
    other providers with an audited set of financial statements.
    As the business deals in cash sales, and retails small, luxury items there is a high risk of theft of assets. The external audit
    can act as both a deterrent and a detective control, thus reducing the risk of fraud and resultant detrimental impact on the
    financial statements.
    Accurate financial statements will be the best basis for tax assessment and tax planning. An audit opinion will enhance the
    credibility of the figures.
    If the business grows rapidly, then it is likely that at some point in the future, the audit exemption limit will be exceeded and
    thus an audit will become mandatory.
    Choosing to have an audit from the first year of incorporation will reduce potential errors carried down to subsequent periods
    and thus avoid qualifications of opening balances.

  • 第21题:

    5 (a) Compare and contrast the responsibilities of management, and of auditors, in relation to the assessment of

    going concern. You should include a description of the procedures used in this assessment where relevant.

    (7 marks)


    正确答案:
    5 Dexter Co
    (a) Responsibilities of management and auditors
    Responsibilities
    ISA 570 Going Concern provides a clear framework for the assessment of the going concern status of an entity, and
    differentiates between the responsibilities of management and of auditors. Management should assess going concern in order
    to decide on the most appropriate basis for the preparation of the financial statements. IAS 1 Presentation of Financial
    Statements (revised) requires that where there is significant doubt over an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, the
    uncertainties should be disclosed in a note to the financial statements. Where the directors intend to cease trading, or have
    no realistic alternative but to do so, the financial statements should be prepared on a ‘break up’ basis.
    Thus the main focus of the management’s assessment of going concern is to ensure that relevant disclosures are made where
    necessary, and that the correct basis of preparation is used.
    The auditor’s responsibility is to consider the appropriateness of the management’s use of the going concern assumption in
    the preparation of the financial statements and to consider whether there are material uncertainties about the entity’s ability
    to continue as a going concern that need to be disclosed in a note.
    The auditor should also consider the length of the time period that management have looked at in their assessment of going
    concern.
    The auditor will therefore need to come to an opinion as to the going concern status of an entity but the focus of the auditor’s
    evaluation of going concern is to see whether they agree with the assessment made by the management. Therefore whether
    they agree with the basis of preparation of the financial statements, or the inclusion in a note to the financial statements, as
    required by IAS 1, of any material uncertainty.
    Evaluation techniques
    In carrying out the going concern assessment, management will evaluate a wide variety of indicators, including operational
    and financial. An entity employing good principles of corporate governance should be carrying out such an assessment as
    part of the on-going management of the business.
    Auditors will use a similar assessment technique in order to come to their own opinion as to the going concern status of an
    entity. They will carry out an operational review of the business in order to confirm business understanding, and will conduct
    a financial review as part of analytical procedures. Thus both management and auditors will use similar business risk
    assessment techniques to discover any threats to the going concern status of the business.
    Auditors should not see going concern as a ‘completion issue’, but be alert to issues affecting going concern throughout the
    audit. In the same way that management should continually be managing risk (therefore minimising going concern risk),
    auditors should be continually be alert to going concern problems throughout the duration of the audit.
    However, one difference is that when going concern problems are discovered, the auditor is required by IAS 570 to carry out
    additional procedures. Examples of such procedures would include:
    – Analysing and discussing cash flow, profit and other relevant forecasts with management
    – Analysing and discussing the entity’s latest available interim financial statements
    – Reviewing events after the period end to identify those that either mitigate or otherwise affect the entity’s ability to
    continue as a going concern, and
    – Reading minutes of meetings of shareholders, those charged with governance and relevant committees for reference to
    financing difficulties.
    Management are not explicitly required to gather specific evidence about going concern, but as part of good governance would
    be likely to investigate and react to problems discovered.

  • 第22题:

    You are an audit manager responsible for providing hot reviews on selected audit clients within your firm of Chartered

    Certified Accountants. You are currently reviewing the audit working papers for Pulp Co, a long standing audit client,

    for the year ended 31 January 2008. The draft statement of financial position (balance sheet) of Pulp Co shows total

    assets of $12 million (2007 – $11·5 million).The audit senior has made the following comment in a summary of

    issues for your review:

    ‘Pulp Co’s statement of financial position (balance sheet) shows a receivable classified as a current asset with a value

    of $25,000. The only audit evidence we have requested and obtained is a management representation stating the

    following:

    (1) that the amount is owed to Pulp Co from Jarvis Co,

    (2) that Jarvis Co is controlled by Pulp Co’s chairman, Peter Sheffield, and

    (3) that the balance is likely to be received six months after Pulp Co’s year end.

    The receivable was also outstanding at the last year end when an identical management representation was provided,

    and our working papers noted that because the balance was immaterial no further work was considered necessary.

    No disclosure has been made in the financial statements regarding the balance. Jarvis Co is not audited by our firm

    and we have verified that Pulp Co does not own any shares in Jarvis Co.’

    Required:

    (b) In relation to the receivable recognised on the statement of financial position (balance sheet) of Pulp Co as

    at 31 January 2008:

    (i) Comment on the matters you should consider. (5 marks)


    正确答案:
    (b) (i) Matters to consider
    Materiality
    The receivable represents only 0·2% (25,000/12 million x 100) of total assets so is immaterial in monetary terms.
    However, the details of the transaction could make it material by nature.
    The amount is outstanding from a company under the control of Pulp Co’s chairman. Readers of the financial statements
    would be interested to know the details of this transaction, which currently is not disclosed. Elements of the transaction
    could be subject to bias, specifically the repayment terms, which appear to be beyond normal commercial credit terms.
    Paul Sheffield may have used his influence over the two companies to ‘engineer’ the transaction. Disclosure is necessary
    due to the nature of the transaction, the monetary value is irrelevant.
    A further matter to consider is whether this is a one-off transaction, or indicative of further transactions between the two
    companies.
    Relevant accounting standard
    The definitions in IAS 24 must be carefully considered to establish whether this actually constitutes a related party
    transaction. The standard specifically states that two entities are not necessarily related parties just because they have
    a director or other member of key management in common. The audit senior states that Jarvis Co is controlled by Peter
    Sheffield, who is also the chairman of Pulp Co. It seems that Peter Sheffield is in a position of control/significant influence
    over the two companies (though this would have to be clarified through further audit procedures), and thus the two
    companies are likely to be perceived as related.
    IAS 24 requires full disclosure of the following in respect of related party transactions:
    – the nature of the related party relationship,
    – the amount of the transaction,
    – the amount of any balances outstanding including terms and conditions, details of security offered, and the nature
    of consideration to be provided in settlement,
    – any allowances for receivables and associated expense.
    There is currently a breach of IAS 24 as no disclosure has been made in the notes to the financial statements. If not
    amended, the audit opinion on the financial statements should be qualified with an ‘except for’ disagreement. In
    addition, if practicable, the auditor’s report should include the information that would have been included in the financial
    statements had the requirements of IAS 24 been adhered to.
    Valuation and classification of the receivable
    A receivable should only be recognised if it will give rise to future economic benefit, i.e. a future cash inflow. It appears
    that the receivable is long outstanding – if the amount is unlikely to be recovered then it should be written off as a bad
    debt and the associated expense recognised. It is possible that assets and profits are overstated.
    Although a representation has been received indicating that the amount will be paid to Pulp Co, the auditor should be
    sceptical of this claim given that the same representation was given last year, and the amount was not subsequently
    recovered. The $25,000 could be recoverable in the long term, in which case the receivable should be reclassified as
    a non-current asset. The amount advanced to Jarvis Co could effectively be an investment rather than a short term
    receivable. Correct classification on the statement of financial position (balance sheet) is crucial for the financial
    statements to properly show the liquidity position of the company at the year end.
    Tutorial note: Digressions into management imposing a limitation in scope by withholding evidence are irrelevant in this
    case, as the scenario states that the only evidence that the auditors have asked for is a management representation.
    There is no indication in the scenario that the auditors have asked for, and been refused any evidence.

  • 第23题:

    You upgrade five computers in the Finance organizational unit (OU) from Windows NT Workstation 4.0 to Windows 2000 Professional. The computers are used by members of the Finance OU to run financial Applications. All five computers are configured to have the default security settings. A user named Helene reports that she can no longer log run the financial applications on her Windows 2000 Professional computer. Prior to the upgrade, Helene was able to run the financial applications on her computer. Helene is a member of the local Users group. You want the financial applications to run on her computer. What should you do?()

    • A、 Use Computer Management to configure separate memory space for each financial application on Helene’s computer.
    • B、 Use Security Templates to edit the Security Policy to include the financial application onHelene’s computer. Then add Helene’s user account to the Power Users group on Helene’s computer.
    • C、 Use Security Configuration and Analysis to reconfigure the default security policy .inf to allow financial  applications to run on Helene’s computer.
    • D、 Use Secedit.exe to apply the Compatws.inf security template on Helene’s Security Policy toloosen the permissions for the local Users group on Helene’s computer.

    正确答案:D