Audit Evidence
Transcript of Audit Evidence
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Audit EvidenceChapter 7
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Learning Objective 1
Contrast audit evidence
with evidence used by
other professions.
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Nature of Evidence
The use of evidence isnot unique to auditors.
Evidence is also usedby scientists, lawyers,
and historians.
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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 Evidence Decisions
1. Which audit procedures to use
2. What sample size to select for a given procedure
3. Which items to select from the population
4. When to perform the procedures
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Audit Program
It includes a list of the audit proceduresthe auditor considers necessary.
Most auditors use computers to facilitatethe preparation of audit programs.
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Learning Objective 3
Specify the characteristics
that determine the
persuasiveness
of evidence.
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Persuasiveness of Evidence
Competence
Sufficiency
Combined effect
Persuasiveness and cost
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Competence
Relevance
Independence of provider
Effectiveness of internal controls
Auditor’s direct knowledge
Qualifications of individuals
Degree of objectivity
Timeliness
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Learning Objective 4
Identify and apply the
seven types of evidence
used in auditing.
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Types of Audit Evidence
1. Physical examination
3. Documentation
5. Inquiries of the client
6. Reperformance
2. Confirmation
4. Analytical procedures
7. Observation
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Relationships
Auditingstandards
Qualificationsand conduct
ReportingEvidence
accumulation
Types ofevidence
Broadguidelines
Broadcategories
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Relationships
Types ofevidence
Samplesize
Timingof tests
Auditprocedures
Items toselect
Specificinstructions
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InformationOften Confirmed
Information SourceAssetsCash in bank BankAccounts receivable CustomerNotes receivable MakerOwned inventory out on consignment ConsigneeInventory held in public warehouses WarehouseCash surrender value of life insurance Insurance co.
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InformationOften Confirmed
Information SourceLiabilitiesAccounts payable CreditorNotes payable LenderAdvances from customers CustomerMortgages payable MortgagorBonds payable Bondholder
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InformationOften Confirmed
Information SourceOwners’ EquityShares outstanding Registrar and
transfer agent
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InformationOften Confirmed
Information SourceOther InformationInsurance coverage Insurance companyContingent liabilities Bank, lender, and
client’s counselBond indenture agreements BondholderCollateral held by creditors Creditor
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Criteria to DetermineCompetence
Type ofevidence
Independenceof provider
Effectiveness ofclient’s
internal controls
Auditor’sdirect
knowledge
Qualificationsof provider
Objectivityof evidence
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Terms and Types of Evidence
Terms Types of Evidence
Examine Documentation
Scan Analytical procedures
Read
Analytical procedures
Documentation
Compute
Recompute Reperformance
Foot Reperformance
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Terms and Types of Evidence
Terms Types of Evidence
Trace Documentation
Compare Documentation
Count
Observation
Physical examination
Observe
Inquire Inquiries of client
Vouch Documentation
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Learning Objective 5
Understand the purposes
of audit documentation.
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Audit Documentation
Purposes of audit documentation
Ownership of audit files
Confidentiality of audit files
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Learning Objective 6
Prepare organized
audit documentation.
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Audit File Contentsand Organization
Derrickson AssociatesTrial Balance
12/31/2003
Cash $165,237Accounts Receivable 275,050Prepaid Insurance 37,795Interest Receivable 20,493
FinancialStatements andAudit Report
WorkingTrial Balance
AdjustingJournal Entries
ContingentLiabilities
Operations
Liabilities and Equity
Assets
AnalyticalProcedures
Test of Controls& Substantive
TOT
InternalControl
GeneralInformation
AuditPrograms
PermanentFiles
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Permanent Files
These files are intended to containdata 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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Relationship of Audit Documentation
to Financial Statements
FINANCIAL STATEMENTSCash 122Acc. ………………….
WORKING TRIALBALANCE
Prelim. AIE’s FinalCash 212 (90) 122
AIE’sExpense 90
Cash 90
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Relationship of Audit Documentation
to Financial Statements
LEAD SCHEDULE – CASH A-1 Per G/1 AIE’s Final
Petty Cash A-2 5 5Cash in Bank:
General A-3 186 (90) 96Payroll A-4 21 21
212 (90) 122
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Relationship of Audit Documentation
to Financial Statements
A-2CashCountSheet
A-3BankReconciliation
A-3/1Confirmation
A-3/2O/S Check List
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Relationship of Audit Documentation
to Financial Statements
A-4BankReconciliation
A-4/1Confirmation
A-4/2O/S Check List
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Types of Supporting Schedules
AnalysisTrial balance
Reconciliation of amountsTests of reasonablenessSummary of procedures
Examination of supporting documentsInformational
Outside documentation
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Learning Objective 7
Describe how e-commerce
affects audit evidence and
audit documentation.
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Effect of E-commerce
Audit evidence is increasingly in electronic form.
Auditors use computers to readand examine evidence.
Software programs are typically Windows-based.
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