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What are the main sections and content of an Unqualified opinion (Standard report)?
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GAAS in referenced _____________________ paragraph

GAAP is referenced _____________________ paragraph

Draw Opinion Chart

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What matters can an auditor emphasize but still express an unqualified opinion?
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An explanatory paragraph is _____________

When updating (changing prior) periods the explanatory paragraph should disclose the:
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What are the five interrelated elements of quality control?

What should be included in the compilation engagement report?

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What should be included in the review engagement report?

Reviews of interim F/S of a public company are conducted in accordance with_____________________________

In a comfort letter to underwriters Provide positive assurance on:

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But provide negative assurance on:

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Financial forecasts –

Financial projection –

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An engagement letter –

Define audit risk and detail the formula and define its components-

Define the significant relationships

What are the audit procedures?

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What are the F/S Assertions (made by mgmt)?

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What are the Audit Steps for internal controls? _______________

What are the five components of internal controls? ___________________ Draw the diagram

Audit approach (Fill in)

Status of internal control Risk level Perform control tests Perform substantive tests
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What is substantive testing used for?

What are the 2 types of substantive procedures?

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Sampling risk –

What are the 2 main types of sampling?

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Risk of assessing control risk too low –

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What are the two types of mistakes an auditor can make with sampling:

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Describe the effectiveness of an audit

Describe the efficiency of an audit

Tolerable deviation rate -

Deviation rate –

Population of 1000 and sample 100 items and 7 deviations identified within the sample:

What is the sample deviation rate? ___________

What estimate of deviations in the populations are there? _____________

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A5-10,11,12 good sample size example and how to evaluate the sample results. Memorize

Sample Size relationship to:

Incorrect acceptance:
Variability:
Tolerable Misstatement:
Define and describe the upper deviation rate
Upper deviation rate =

Allowance for sampling risk –

Tolerable misstatement –

A5-20,21 good examples memorize

Projected Error =

Test data (test deck) –

Integrated test facility (ITF) –

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Parallel simulation (reperformance test) –

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The quick ratio =

The accounts receivable turnover =

The inventory turnover =

Total asset turnover =

Gross margin percentage =

Net operating margin percentage =

Times interest earned =

Total debt to equity percentage =

Return on equity =

Return on assets =

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