Questions from Auditing and Assurance


Q: Following are some of the tests of controls and substantive tests of

Following are some of the tests of controls and substantive tests of transactions procedures commonly performed in the acquisition and payment cycle. Each is to be done on a sample basis. 1. Trace tra...

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Q: Define what is meant by attestation standards. Distinguish between attestation standards

Define what is meant by attestation standards. Distinguish between attestation standards and auditing standards.

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Q: List the five Trust Services principles and explain whether a WebTrust licensed

List the five Trust Services principles and explain whether a WebTrust licensed CPA can report on an entity's compliance with those principles individually or in combination.

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Q: Describe the purpose of a SysTrust assurance services engagement.

Describe the purpose of a SysTrust assurance services engagement.

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Q: An audit client has engaged a third party service organization to host

An audit client has engaged a third party service organization to host its payroll software package on servers located at the service organization. What options do you have to obtain assurance about t...

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Q: Your client, Ridgewood Heating and Cooling, specializes in residential air

Your client, Ridgewood Heating and Cooling, specializes in residential air conditioning and heating installations. The company maintains an inventory of air conditioning units, furnaces, and air handl...

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Q: Explain what is meant by prospective financial statements and distinguish between forecasts

Explain what is meant by prospective financial statements and distinguish between forecasts and projections. What four things are involved in an examination of prospective financial statements?

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Q: State the reporting requirements for statements prepared on a basis other than

State the reporting requirements for statements prepared on a basis other than GAAP.

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Q: The Absco Corporation has requested that Herb Germany, CPA, provide

The Absco Corporation has requested that Herb Germany, CPA, provide a report to the Northern State Bank as to the existence or nonexistence of certain loan conditions. The conditions to be reported on...

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Q: The following are miscellaneous questions about compilation and review services. Choose

The following are miscellaneous questions about compilation and review services. Choose the best response. a. It is acceptable for a CPA to be associated with financial statements when not independent...

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