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Learning Objective 1
Contrast audit evidence with evidence used
by other professions.
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Nature of Evidence
Any information used by the auditor to
determine whether the information being
audited is stated in accordance with
established criteria
The use of evidence is not unique to auditors
Evidence is also used by scientists, lawyers,
and historians
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Nature of Evidence
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Learning Objective 2
Identify the four audit evidence decisions
that are needed to create an audit
program.
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Audit Program
It includes a list of the audit procedures
the auditor considers necessary.
Sample sizes
Items to select
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Learning Objective 3
Specify the characteristics that determine
the persuasiveness of evidence.
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Persuasiveness of Evidence
Two determinants:
Appropriateness
Sufficiency
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Appropriateness
Relevance
Reliability
Independence of provider
Effectiveness of internal controls
Auditor's direct knowledge
Qualifications of provider
Objectivity of evidence
Timeliness
When procedures are performed
Portion of period being audited
Sufficiency
Adequate sample size
Selection of proper population items
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Learning Objective 4
Identify and apply the eight types of
evidence used in auditing.
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Reperformance
Physical
Examination
Audit
Evidence
Confirmation
Documentation
Analytical
procedures
Recalculation
I nquiry
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Relationships
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Physical Examination
It is the inspection or count by the
auditor of a tangible asset .
This type of evidence is most often
associated with inventory and cash.
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Confirmations
Auditing Standards
United States
International
Requirements
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Documentation
It is the auditors inspection of the
Internal
documents
External
documents
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Analytical Procedures
Understand the clients industry and business
Assess the entitys ability to continue as a
going concern
Indicate the presence of possible misstatements
in the financial statements
Reduce detailed audit tests
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Recalculation
It involves rechecking a sample of calculations
made by the client.
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Reperformance
It is the auditors independent tests of client
accounting procedures or controls that
were originally done.
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Observation
Use ones senses to assess
client activities.
Tour plant to obtain a general
impression of clients facilities.
Observation is rarely sufficient
by itself.
Often need to corroborate
with another kind of evidence.
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Appropriateness of Types of
Evidence
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Type of Evidence
Examine
Scan
Read
Compute
Recompute
Foot
Trace
Compare
Count
Observe
Inquire
Vouch
Documentation
Analytical procedures
Documentation
Analytical procedures
Recalculation
Recalculation
Documentation/Reperformance
Documentation
Physical examination
Observation
Inquiries of client
Documentation
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Learning Objective 5
Understand the purposes of audit
documentation.
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Audit Documentation
Audit documentation is the principal record
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Audit Documentation
Purposes of audit documentation
Ownership of audit files
Confidentiality of audit files
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Sarbanes-Oxley Act
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires auditors of
public companies to prepare and maintain
audit working papers for a period of no
less than seven years.
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Learning Objective 6
Prepare organized audit documentation.
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Permanent Files
These files are intended to contain
data of a historical or continuing
nature pertinent to the current audit.
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Current Files
Audit program
General information
Working trial balance
Adjusting and reclassification entries
Supporting schedules
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Preparation of Audit
Documentation
Proper identification of each file
Files indexed and cross-referenced
Clear indication of work performed
Include sufficient information
State conclusions reached
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Preparation of Audit
Documentation
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Learning Objective 7
Describe how technology affects audit
evidence and audit documentation.
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Effect of Technology
Audit evidence is increasingly in electronic form
Auditors must evaluate how electronic information
affects their ability to gather evidence
Auditors use computers to read and examine
evidence
Software programs are typically Windows-based
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