In auditing accounts receivable, the “negative” form of confirmation request most likely
would be used when
a. Accounts receivable consist of a
number of accounts with large customer balances.
b. Control Risk and Inherent Risk are
assessed to be High.
c. Recipients are likely to return positive confirmation requests without verifying the accuracy of the
information.
d. The auditor is not aware of
circumstances or conditions that would cause recipients of
negative
confirmation requests to disregard such requests.
In auditing accounts receivable, the “negative” form of confirmation request most likely would be used...
1. Consider the following statements: I. Lapping involves covering a theft related to accounts receivable by using a later cash receipt to cover the previous theft. II. A “positive confirmation” requests that customers respond whether they agree or not with the amount due to the entity stated in the confirmation. a. I is true; II is true b. I is true; II is false c. I is false; II is true d....
Confirmation of accounts receivable is presumptively mandatory audit procedure. In performing this procedure, auditors use positive confirmation requests or negative confirmation requests or a combination of both. Which confirmation provides auditors with more accurate assurance, and why? (2 marks) B. Describe two conditions which should exist for the auditors to use the negative form of request. (4 marks) C. If a response is not received to an initial positive confirmation request, describe two actions that should be taken by the...
An auditor who is auditing accounts receivable would least likely perform which of the following tests? 1. Confirm a sample of accounts receivables with the customers that owe the balances. 2. Obtain an aged trial balance of accounts receivable and trace the total to the general ledger control account. 3. Vouch cash receipts to the accounts receivables transactions. 4. Select cash disbursements made shortly after year-end and examine the supporting documentation such as receiving reports and vendor invoices.
QUESTION 1 Considering the risk of overstatement of receivables due to premature revenue recognition that inflates revenues and receivables, which assertion for the accounts receivable balance is typically relevant? A. Accuracy B. Existence C. Completeness D. Rights and obligations QUESTION 2 If an auditor has determined that inherent risk for accounts receivable is high and wishes to verify the balance as accurate, the best corroborating evidence would be ________. A. a phone call to the client B. a negative confirmation...
auditing Part Two: Multiple Choice Questions: (2.5 marks/ question) 1. To test the existence assertion for recorded receivables, an auditor would select a sample from the A) Sales orders file. B) Customer purchase orders C) Accounts receivable subsidiary ledger D) Shipping documents (bill of lading) file. 2. When control risk for the existence assertion is assessed at a high level, which of the Gallerine is a likely effect with respect to the auditors' confirmation of receivables? A) The account balances...
1. Which of the following confirmation requests would be least likely to be used? Multiple Choice Confirming accounts receivable balances with customers. Confirming inventories on hand with warehouses. Confirming loan terms and amounts with lenders. Confirming authorization for major transactions with directors 2. Auditors will apply tests of details to accomplish which of the following? Multiple Choice Compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Evaluating the operating effectiveness of management’s policies and procedures. Detecting material misstatements affecting the financial statements. Determining...
1. The term confirmation in auditing referrers to a)The notation in the auditor’s work papers that states all of the account balances have been verified by the client for accuracy b)The notations on the primary auditor’s work papers that correspond to those of the managing auditor c)The receipt of a written or oral response from an independent third party verifying the accuracy of information requested by the auditor d)The written verification by the client to the auditor stating that all...
Part Ill Case Studies (20 points) Accounts Receivable - Alternative I Case Study Facts: able Your audit team is meeting in early September, 2019 to plan the audit of a distributor as of December 31, 2019. The team is about to plan the audit of accounts receivable, a very material amount on the client's balance sheet. The team: Sets Audit Risk as low Assesses Inherent Risk as high Assesses Control Risk as high Derives Detection Risk as low Will not...
1. Auditing includes the concept of materiality. Which of the following would be considered material? a)The auditor confirms accounts receivable and notices one company has not sent in the confirmation form b)The auditor discovers a $200 error in the inventory account balance of $500,000 c)The auditor discovers related-party transactions are not recorded d)The auditor notices the name of the new CEO, hired in January 20x2 is not included in the annual report for 20x1 2. Substantive procedures would include: a)Gathering...
Case Study question in Auditing You are the audit supervisor of Hasel Co, which is a manufacturing company. You are currently planning the audit of trade receivables for the year ended 31 December 20x8. At 31 December, Hasel’s trade receivables balance was $6.500.000. Hasel Co has more than 600 customers, including nine customers owing more than $250.000 each. Tests of control revealed weaknesses in Hasel’s internal control over sales and trade receivables. In prior year audits, confirmations revealed misstatements in...