"Correctly stated" implies absolute accuracy, whereas the alternative report states that no material misstatements exist |
When the financial statements are correctly stated, the financial statements are free from any errors and misstatements. |
A careful reading of an unmodified opinion audit report indicates severa al mportant phrases Explan wthy...
A careful reading of an unmodified opinion report indicates several important phrases. (Note: these phrases will need to be memorized to answer the multiple choice questions on the CPA exam.) Explain why each of the following phrases or clauses is used rather than the alternative provided: a. "The financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the "financial position" rather than "The financial statements mentioned above are correctly stated. " b. "In conformity with accounting principles generally...
Patel, CPA, has completed the audit of the financial statements of Bellamy Corporation as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016. Patel also audited and reported on the Bellamy financial statements for the prior year. Patel drafted the following report for 2016: We have audited the balance sheet and statements of income and retained earnings of Bellamy Corporation as of December 31, 2016. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards. Those standards require that...
Review the Audit report (found in the 10-K) for the following
two companies. Highlight or summarize
differences between the reports (other than the name of Company,
Audit Firm, Financial statement
period covered).
Note:
1. Each Company may have two audit reports (one opinion on
financial statements and one for
audit of internal controls) or the two opinions may be combined
into one report.
2. You are not required to review the entire 10-K. Find the
audit report in the 10-K...