Questions from General Auditing


Q: Mitch Ziegel and Rosie Punter are discussing the audit plan for a

Mitch Ziegel and Rosie Punter are discussing the audit plan for a large manufacturing company. The company has two main manufacturing plants plus several warehouse and distribution centres (one in eac...

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Q: Sharon Gallagher, Josh Thomas, and Jo Wadley are members of

Sharon Gallagher, Josh Thomas, and Jo Wadley are members of the audit firm W&S Partners. Sharon is the audit manager and Josh is the audit senior assisting the partner, Jo, evaluate the decision to ac...

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Q: You are the audit senior of Ball Construction Corporation (BC),

You are the audit senior of Ball Construction Corporation (BC), a small public company that enters into construction contracts with individuals and developers and builds to their specifications. BC is...

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Q: Brad Gokool is reviewing the results of the subsequent events audit procedures

Brad Gokool is reviewing the results of the subsequent events audit procedures. Brad is writing a report for his audit partner based on these results and will be attending a meeting tomorrow with the...

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Q: Martin Rorke is reviewing the results of the review of subsequent cash

Martin Rorke is reviewing the results of the review of subsequent cash receipts. There are several receipts listed from customers that were considered doubtful at the end of the year (June 30). Martin...

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Q: In connection with your examination of the financial statements of Martinson Inc

In connection with your examination of the financial statements of Martinson Inc. for the year ended December 31, your post–balance sheet date audit procedures disclosed the following items: 1. January...

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Q: Most audit firms maintain a website that explains the services offered by

Most audit firms maintain a website that explains the services offered by the firm and provides resources to their clients and other interested parties. The services offered by most firms include both...

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Q: What is a review engagement? Why would a review be appropriate

What is a review engagement? Why would a review be appropriate for a set of financial statements for Securimax?

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Q: Required: Discuss the expectation gap that could exist for the

Required: Discuss the expectation gap that could exist for the audit of Securimax. Consider the existence of any special interests of the users of Securimax’s financial statements.

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Q: Fellowes and Associates Chartered Professional Accountants is a successful national accounting firm

Fellowes and Associates Chartered Professional Accountants is a successful national accounting firm with a large range of clients across Canada. In 2020, Fellowes and Associates gained a new client, H...

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