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PREFACE
PART 1 THE AUDITING PROFESSION
CHAPTER 1 THE DEMAND FOR AUDIT AND OTHER ASSURANCE SERVICES
Learning Objectives
Nature of Auditing
Distinction Between Auditing and Accounting
Economic Demand for Auditing
Assurance Services
Types of Audits
Types of Auditors
Certified Public Accountant
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Internet Problem 1-1: CPA Requirements
CHAPTER 2 THE CPA PROFESSION
Learning Objectives
Certified Public Accounting Firms
Activities of CPA Firms
Structure of CPA Firms
Sarbanes–Oxley Act and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
Securities and Exchange Commission
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
International and U.S. Auditing Standards
Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
Statements on Auditing Standards
Quality Control
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Internet Problem 2-1: International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board
CHAPTER 3 AUDIT REPORTS
Learning Objectives
Standard Unqualified Audit Report
Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Under Section 404 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act
Unqualified Audit Report with Explanatory Paragraph or Modified Wording
Departures from an Unqualified Audit Report
Materiality
Discussion of Conditions Requiring a Departure
Auditor’s Decision Process for Audit Reports
International Accounting and Auditing Standards
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Internet Problem 3-1: Research Annual Reports
CHAPTER 4 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Learning Objectives
What Are Ethics?
Ethical Dilemmas
Special Need for Ethical Conduct in Professions
Code of Professional Conduct
Independence
Independence Rule of Conduct and Interpretations
Other Rules of Conduct
Enforcement
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Cases
Internet Problem 4-1: IESBA Code of Ethics
CHAPTER 5 LEGAL LIABILITY
Learning Objectives
Changed Legal Environment
Distinguishing Business Failure, Audit Failure, and Audit Risk
Legal Concepts Affecting Liability
Liability to Clients
Liability to Third Parties Under Common Law
Civil Liability Under the Federal Securities Laws
Criminal Liability
The Profession’s Response to Legal Liability
Protecting Individual CPAs from Legal Liability
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Case
Internet Problem 5-1: SEC Enforcement
PART 2 THE AUDIT PROCESS
CHAPTER 6 AUDIT RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES
Learning Objectives
Objective of Conducting an Audit of Financial Statements
Management’s Responsibilities
Auditor’s Responsibilities
Financial Statement Cycles
Setting Audit Objectives
Management Assertions
Transaction-Related Audit Objectives
Balance-Related Audit Objectives
Presentation and Disclosure-Related Audit Objectives
How Audit Objectives Are Met
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Case
Internet Problem 6-1: International and PCAOB Audit Objectives
CHAPTER 7 AUDIT EVIDENCE
Learning Objectives
Nature of Evidence
Audit Evidence Decisions
Persuasiveness of Evidence
Types of Audit Evidence
Audit Documentation
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Cases
ACL Problem
Internet Problem 7-1: Use of Audit Software for Fraud Detection and Continuous Auditing
CHAPTER 8 AUDIT PLANNING AND ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES
Learning Objectives
Planning
Accept Client and Perform Initial Audit Planning
Understand the Client’s Business and Industry
Assess Client Business Risk
Perform Preliminary Analytical Procedures
Summary of the Parts of Audit Planning
Analytical Procedures
Five Types of Analytical Procedures
Common Financial Ratios
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Cases
Integrated Case Application — Pinnacle Manufacturing: Part I
ACL Problem
Internet Problem 8-1: Obtain Client Background Information
CHAPTER 9 MATERIALITY AND RISK
Learning Objectives
Materiality
Set Preliminary Judgment about Materiality
Allocate Preliminary Judgment about Materiality to Segments (Tolerable Misstatement)
Estimate Misstatement and Compare with Preliminary Judgment
Audit Risk
Audit Risk Model Components
Assessing Acceptable Audit Risk
Assessing Inherent Risk
Relationship of Risks to Evidence and Factors Influencing Risks
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Cases
Integrated Case Application — Pinnacle Manufacturing: Part II
Internet Problem 9-1: Materiality and Tolerable Misstatement
CHAPTER 10 SECTION 404 AUDITS OF INTERNAL CONTROL AND CONTROL RISK
Learning Objectives
Internal Control Objectives
Management and Auditor Responsibilities for Internal Control
COSO Components of Internal Control
Obtain and Document Understanding of Internal Control
Assess Control Risk
Tests of Controls
Decide Planned Detection Risk and Design Substantive Tests
Section 404 Reporting on Internal Control
Evaluating, Reporting, and Testing Internal Control for Nonpublic Companies
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Case
Integrated Case Application — Pinnacle Manufacturing: Part III
Internet Problem 10-1: Disclosure of Material Weaknesses in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
CHAPTER 11 FRAUD AUDITING
Learning Objectives
Types of Fraud
Conditions for Fraud
Assessing the Risk of Fraud
Corporate Governance Oversight to Reduce Fraud Risks
Responding to the Risk of Fraud
Specific Fraud Risk Areas
Responsibilities When Fraud is Suspected
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Case
Integrated Case Application — Pinnacle Manufacturing: Part IV
ACL Problem
Internet Problem 11-1: Brainstorming About Fraud Risks
CHAPTER 12 THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON THE AUDIT PROCESS
Learning Objectives
How Information Technologies Improve Internal Control
Assessing Risks of Information Technology
Internal Controls Specific to Information Technology
Impact of Information Technology on the Audit Process
Issues for Different IT Environments
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Case
ACL Problem
Internet Problem 12-1: Assessing IT Governance
CHAPTER 13 OVERALL AUDIT PLAN AND AUDIT PROGRAM
Learning Objectives
Types of Tests
Selecting Which Types of Tests to Perform
Impact of Information Technology on Audit Testing
Evidence Mix
Design of the Audit Program
Summary of Key Evidence-Related Terms
Summary of the Audit Process
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Cases
Internet Problem 13-1: Assessing Effects of Evidence Mix
PART 3 APPLICATION OF THE AUDIT PROCESS TO THE SALES AND COLLECTION CYCLE
CHAPTER 14 AUDIT OF THE SALES AND COLLECTION CYCLE: TESTS OF CONTROLS AND SUBSTANTIVE TESTS OF TRANSACTIONS
Learning Objectives
Accounts and Classes of Transactions in the Sales and Collection Cycle
Business Functions in the Cycle and Related Documents and Records
Methodology for Designing Tests of Controls and Substantive Tests of Transactions for Sales
Sales Returns and Allowances
Methodology for Designing Tests of Controls and Substantive Tests of Transactions for Cash Receipts
Audit Tests for the Write-off of Uncollectible Accounts
Additional Internal Controls over Account Balances and Presentation and Disclosure
Effect of Results of Tests of Controls and Substantive Tests of Transactions
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Case
Integrated Case Application — Pinnacle Manufacturing: Part V
ACL Problem
Internet Problem 14-1: Revenue Recognition Fraud
CHAPTER 15 AUDIT SAMPLING FOR TESTS OF CONTROLS AND SUBSTANTIVE TESTS OF TRANSACTIONS
Learning Objectives
Representative Samples
Statistical Versus Nonstatistical Sampling and Probabilistic Versus Nonprobabilistic Sample Selection
Nonprobabilistic Sample Selection Methods
Probabilistic Sample Selection Methods
Sampling for Exception Rates
Application of Nonstatistical Audit Sampling
Statistical Audit Sampling
Sampling Distribution
Application of Attributes Sampling
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Case
Integrated Case Application — Pinnacle Manufacturing: Part VI
Internet Problem 15-1: Applying Statistical Sampling
CHAPTER 16 COMPLETING THE TESTS IN THE SALES AND COLLECTION CYCLE: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Learning Objectives
Methodology for Designing Tests of Details of Balances
Designing Tests of Details of Balances
Confirmation of Accounts Receivable
Developing Tests of Details Audit Program
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Case
Integrated Case Application — Pinnacle Manufacturing: Part VII
ACL Problem
Internet Problem 16-1: Revenue Recognition
CHAPTER 17 AUDIT SAMPLING FOR TESTS OF DETAILS OF BALANCES
Learning Objectives
Comparisons of Audit Sampling for Tests of Details of Balances and for Tests of Controls and Substantive Tests of Transactions
Nonstatistical Sampling
Monetary Unit Sampling
Variables Sampling
Illustration Using Difference Estimation
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA and CIA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Cases
ACL Problem
Internet Problem 17-1: Monetary Unit Sampling Considerations
PART 4 APPLICATION OF THE AUDIT PROCESS TO OTHER CYCLES
CHAPTER 18 AUDIT OF THE ACQUISITION AND PAYMENT CYCLE: TESTS OF CONTROLS AND SUBSTANTIVE TESTS OF TRANSACTIONS, AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Learning Objectives
Accounts and Classes of Transactions in the Acquisition and Payment Cycle
Business Functions in the Cycle and Related Documents and Records
Methodology for Designing Tests of Controls and Substantive Tests of Transactions
Methodology for Designing Tests of Details of Balances for Accounts Payable
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Case
Internet Problem 18-1: Identifying Accounts Payable Fraud
CHAPTER 19 COMPLETING THE TESTS IN THE ACQUISITION AND PAYMENT CYCLE: VERIFICATION OF SELECTED ACCOUNTS
Learning Objectives
Types of Other Accounts in the Acquisition and Payment Cycle
Audit of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Audit of Prepaid Expenses
Audit of Accrued Liabilities
Audit of Income and Expense Accounts
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Cases
Internet Problem 19-1: Centerpulse Ltd. Fraud
CHAPTER 20 AUDIT OF THE PAYROLL AND PERSONNEL CYCLE
Learning Objectives
Accounts and Transactions in the Payroll and Personnel Cycle
Business Functions in the Cycle and Related Documents and Records
Methodology for Designing Tests of Controls and Substantive Tests of Transactions
Methodology for Designing Tests of Details of Balances
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Case
Internet Problem 20-1: Risks of Outsourcing the Payroll Function
CHAPTER 21 AUDIT OF THE INVENTORY AND WAREHOUSING CYCLE
Learning Objectives
Business Functions in the Cycle and Related Documents and Records
Parts of the Audit of Inventory
Audit of Cost Accounting
Analytical Procedures
Physical Observation of Inventory
Audit of Pricing and Compilation
Integration of the Tests
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Case
Internet Problem 21-1: Using Inventory Count Specialists
CHAPTER 22 AUDIT OF THE CAPITAL ACQUISITION AND REPAYMENT CYCLE
Learning Objectives
Accounts in the Cycle
Notes Payable
Owners’ Equity
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Internet Problem 22-1: Overview of the NYSE
CHAPTER 23 AUDIT OF CASH BALANCES
Learning Objectives
Cash in the Bank and Transaction Cycles
Types of Cash Accounts
Audit of the General Cash Account
Fraud-Oriented Procedures
Audit of the Imprest Payroll Bank Account
Audit of Imprest Petty Cash
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Internet Problem 23-1: Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act
PART 5 COMPLETING THE AUDIT
CHAPTER 24 COMPLETING THE AUDIT
Learning Objectives
Perform Additional Tests for Presentation and Disclosure
Review for Contingent Liabilities and Commitments
Review for Subsequent Events
Final Evidence Accumulation
Evaluate Results
Issue the Audit Report
Communicate with the Audit Committee and Management
Subsequent Discovery of Facts
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Case
Internet Problem 24-1: Audit Committee Responsibilities
PART 6 OTHER ASSURANCE AND NONASSURANCE SERVICES
CHAPTER 25 OTHER ASSURANCE SERVICES
Learning Objectives
Review and Compilation Services
Review of Interim Financial Information for Public Companies
Attestation Engagements
WebTrust and SysTrust Services
Reports on Controls at Service Organizations
Prospective Financial Statements
Agreed-Upon Procedures Engagements
Other Audits or Limited Assurance Engagements
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA Examinations
Discussion Questions and Problems
Internet Problem 25-1: Accounting and Review Services Committee
CHAPTER 26 INTERNAL AND GOVERNMENTAL FINANCIAL AUDITING AND OPERATIONAL AUDITING
Learning Objectives
Internal Financial Auditing
Governmental Financial Auditing
Operational Auditing
Summary
Essential Terms
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from CPA, CIA, and CMA Examinations
Cases
Internet Problem 26-1: Institute of Internal Auditors
APPENDIX: ACL INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
INDEX
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