Chapter 12 Homework -- Concepts of Auditing

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Andy Watson, CPA, is a senior auditor on the audit of Carlson, Inc. Andy is reviewing the results of analytical procedures related to inventory. For results (a), (b), and (c), select the explanation that is most likely to be consistent with the change described. Explanations may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

3, 5, 6

The document issued by a common carrier acknowledging the receipt of goods and setting forth the provisions of the transportation agreement is the:

Bill of lading.

McPherson Corp. does not make an annual physical count of year-end inventories, but instead makes weekly test counts on the basis of a statistical plan. During the year, Sara Mullins, CPA, observes such counts as she deems necessary and is able to satisfy herself as to the reliability of the client's procedures. In reporting on the results of her examination, Mullins:

Can issue an unqualified opinion without disclosing that she did not observe year-end inventories

During the inventory count an auditor selects items and determines that the proper description and quantity were recorded by the client. This procedure is most closely related to:

Completeness

The organization established by Congress to narrow the options in cost accounting that are available under generally accepted accounting principles is the:

Cost Accounting Standards Board.

Which of the following should be included as a part of inventory costs of a manufacturing company?

DM, DL and F O/H

Which of the following is least likely to be among the auditors' objectives in the audit of inventories and cost of goods sold?

Establish that the client includes only inventory on hand at year-end in inventory totals.

An auditor selects items from the client's inventory listing and identifies the items in the warehouse. This procedure is most likely related to:

Existance

When a primary risk related to an audit is possible overstated inventory, the assertion most directly related is:

Existance

Which of the following is the best audit procedure for the discovery of damaged merchandise in a client's ending inventory?

Observe merchandise and raw materials during the client's physical inventory taking.

The primary objective of a CPA's observation of a client's physical inventory count is to:

Obtain direct knowledge that the inventory exists and has been properly counted.

The receiving department is least likely to be responsible for the:

Preparation of a shipping document.

The auditor's analytical procedures will be facilitated if the client:

Uses a standard cost system that produces variance reports.

An auditor concluded that no excessive costs for an idle plant were charged to inventory. This conclusion is most likely related to presentation and disclosure and:

Valuation

An auditor most likely would make inquiries of production and sales personnel concerning possible obsolete inventory to address:

Valuation

When perpetual inventory records are maintained in quantities and in dollars, and internal control over inventory is weak, the auditor would probably:

Want the client to schedule the physical inventory count at the end of the year.

Instead of taking a physical inventory count on the balance-sheet date, the client may take physical counts prior to the year-end if internal control is adequate and:

Well-kept records of perpetual inventory are maintained.

An auditor most likely would analyze inventory turnover rates to obtain evidence about:

valuation


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