Chapter 16: Auditing Operations and Completing the Audit

Subsequent to the issuance of the auditor's report, the auditor became aware of facts existing at the report date that would have affected the report had the auditor then been aware of such facts. After determining that the information is reliable, the auditor should next: A. Notify the board of directors that the auditor's report must no longer be associated with the financial statements. B. Determine whether there are persons relying or likely to rely on the financial statements who would attach importance to the information. C. Request that management disclose the effects of the newly discovered information by adding a footnote to subsequently issued financial statements. D. Issue revised pro forma financial statements taking into consideration to newly discovered information

B. Determine whether there are persons relying or likely to rely on the financial statements who would attach importance to the information. When the auditor becomes aware of facts existing at the report date that would have affected the report., s/he should next determine whether there are persons relying or likely to rely no the F/S who would find the information important. If these people do exist, next step is to determine the best way to disclose the info.

Which of the following event occurring on January 5, 20X2, is most likely to result in an adjusting entry to the 20X1 financial statements? A. A business combination. B. Early retirement of bonds payable. C. Settlement of litigation. D. Plant closure due to a strike.

C. Settlement of litigation. Most likely bc cause of litigation most likely occurred before 20X2.

When auditing the statement of cash flows, which of the following would an auditor not expect to be a source of receipts and payments? a. Capitalization b. Financing c. Investing d. Operations

a. Capitalization

Which of the following is most likely to be considered a Type 1 subsequent event? A. A business combination completed after year-end, but for which negotiations began prior to year-end. B. A strike subsequent to year-end due to employee complaints about working conditions which originated two years ago. C. Customer checks deposited prior to year-end, but determined to be uncollectible after year-end. D. Introduction of a new line of products after year-end for which major research had been completed prior to year-end.

C. Customer checks deposited prior to year-end, but determined to be uncollectible after year-end.

An auditor accepted an engagement to audit the 20X8 financial statements of EFG Corporation and began the fieldwork on September 30, 20X8. EFG gave the auditor the 20X8 financial statements on January 17, 20X9. The auditor completed the audit on February 10, 20X9, and delivered the report on February 16, 20X9. The client's representation letter normally would be dated: A. December 31, 20X8 B. January 17, 20X9 C. February 10, 20X9 D. February 16, 20X9

C. February 10, 20X9 The representation letter should be dated as of the date the audit was completed.

Which of the following procedures is most likely to be included in the final review stage of an audit? A. Obtain an understanding of internal control. B. Confirmation of receivables. C. Observation of inventory. D. Perform analytical procedures.

D. Perform analytical procedures The performance of the analytical procedures is a required part of the final review stage of an audit.

The aggregated misstatement in the financial statements is made up of: a. known misstatements, projected misstatements and other misstatements b. known misstatements and projected misstatements c. projected misstatements d. projected misstatements and other misstatements

a. known misstatements, projected misstatements and other misstatements

A possible loss, stemming from past events that will be resolved as to existence and amounts, is referred to as a(n): a. Analytical process b. Loss contingency c. Probable loss d. Unasserted claim

b. Loss contingency

The search for unrecorded liabilities for a public company includes procedures usually performed through the: a. Day the audit report is issued b. End of the client's year c. Date of the auditors' report d. Date of the report is filed with the SEC

c. date of the auditors' report

As a result of analytical procedures, the independent auditors determine that the gross profit percentage has declined from 30% in the preceding year to 20% in the current year. The auditors should: a. Express and opinion that is qualified due to the inability of the client company to continue as a going concern b. Evaluate management's performance in causing this decline c. Require note disclosure d. Consider the possibility of a misstatement in the financial statements

d. consider the possibility of a misstatement in the financial statements