In this chapter, students will be able to understand: understand the nature and significance of the auditor’s reporting obligations; understand the structure and qualitative characteristics of the auditor’s report; explain the differences between the concepts of ‘true and fair’ and ‘presents fairly in accordance with’, and between a fair presentation framework and a compliance framework. | Chapter 12 Completion and Review 12- Copyright 2006 McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Ltd Revised PPTs t/a Auditing and Assurance Services in Australia 3e by Grant Gay and Roger Simnett Slides prepared by Roger Simnett The nature of completion and review procedures 12- Copyright 2006 McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Ltd Revised PPTs t/a Auditing and Assurance Services in Australia 3e by Grant Gay and Roger Simnett Slides prepared by Roger Simnett Date of the Audit Report Important because it establishes date of auditor’s responsibility for knowledge of events that should be reflected in the financial report. Audit report should be dated when it is actually signed, and no earlier than date of directors’ declaration. Ensures financial report was completed and formally accepted by officers of company prior to auditor expressing an opinion. Learning Objective 1: 12- Copyright 2006 McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Ltd Revised PPTs t/a Auditing and Assurance Services in Australia 3e by Grant Gay and Roger Simnett Slides prepared by Roger Simnett Audit procedures after balance date Many audit procedures performed after balance date as normal tests of balances, .: cutoff tests; collectability of accounts receivable determined by subsequent payment; and search for unrecorded liabilities. 12- Copyright 2006 McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Ltd Revised PPTs t/a Auditing and Assurance Services in Australia 3e by Grant Gay and Roger Simnett Slides prepared by Roger Simnett Analytical procedures after balance date Auditor is also required to apply analytical procedures at or near completion of the audit to: assist in overall review of reasonableness of financial report; ensure financial report is consistent with auditor’s knowledge of entity; and corroborate conclusions formed during audit. 12- Copyright 2006 McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Ltd Revised PPTs t/a Auditing and Assurance Services in Australia 3e by Grant Gay and Roger Simnett Slides prepared by Roger Simnett | Chapter 12 Completion and Review 12- Copyright 2006 McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Ltd Revised PPTs t/a Auditing and Assurance Services in Australia 3e by Grant Gay and Roger Simnett Slides prepared by Roger Simnett The nature of completion and review procedures 12- Copyright 2006 McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Ltd Revised PPTs t/a Auditing and Assurance Services in Australia 3e by Grant Gay and Roger Simnett Slides prepared by Roger Simnett Date of the Audit Report Important because it establishes date of auditor’s responsibility for knowledge of events that should be reflected in the financial report. Audit report should be dated when it is actually signed, and no earlier than date of directors’ declaration. Ensures financial report was completed and formally accepted by officers of company prior to auditor expressing an opinion. Learning Objective 1: 12- Copyright 2006 McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Ltd Revised PPTs t/a Auditing and Assurance Services in Australia 3e by .
