Exam 2: Financial Statement Audits and

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When the auditor concludes that the financial statements are materially misstated and are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, the auditor should revise the financial statements.

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It is important for the auditor to be independent, neutral, and ____________ in performing an audit.

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SAS 54, Illegal Acts by Clients, indicates that the auditor's responsibility for misstatements resulting from illegal acts having a direct and material effect on the determination of financial statement amounts is the same as for errors or fraud.

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The essence of the due care standard is that the auditor should not be guilty of:

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SAS 54 lists a number of items that may provide evidence concerning possible illegal acts. They include which one of the following?

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In the opinion paragraph of the standard audit report, the phrase "in our opinion," really means:

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Auditing is based on the assumption that financial data are verifiable. Data are verifiable when two or more qualified individuals,

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The third general standard requires the auditor to act in good faith and not to be negligent in an audit.

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Which one of the following is an indicator that may indicate an increased risk of illegal acts?

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The ten generally accepted auditing standards are listed below in paraphrased form. Indicate the category to which each statement belongs.
An understanding of the internal control structure is to be obtained.
G-General
The auditor should be unbiased during the examination.
F-Field work
The financial statements should be in conformity with GAAP.
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An understanding of the internal control structure is to be obtained.
G-General
The auditor should be unbiased during the examination.
F-Field work
The financial statements should be in conformity with GAAP.
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Which of the following organizations does the Auditing and Attest Standards Team belong to?

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In the standard audit report, the auditor's opinion on fairness pertains:

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The reader of a private company financial statement obtains reasonable assurance about the system of internal control over financial reporting.

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The ASB has members that represent small and large practice units, state boards of accountancy, academic, government, and the public.

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Words and phrases from the auditor’s standard report are given below. Indicate where the item should appear in the report .
We have audited
I- Introductory.
statements of income, retained earnings, and cash flows
S- Scope.
in accordance with GAAS
O- Opinion.
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We have audited
I- Introductory.
statements of income, retained earnings, and cash flows
S- Scope.
in accordance with GAAS
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The second standard of field work requires the auditor to "understand the entity and its environment, including internal control." List the five different areas this standard requires the auditor to understand.

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It is permissible under GAAS for the internal auditor to provide direct assistance to the independent auditor.

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According to SAS 54, the auditor's responsibility for illegal acts having a direct and material effect on the determination of financial statement amounts is:

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The concepts of materiality and risk affect the application of auditing standards.

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If the financial statements contain a departure from GAAP, the auditor should express:

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