Which of the following is true about written representations?

Which of the following is true about written representations?

A. They are the best source of audit evidence
B. They should be used only when there is a lack of other substantive audit evidence
C. They should be used only when there is other substantive audit evidence to complement it
D. holders receive a copy of all material written representations

What is meant by the expression ‘expectation gap’?

What is meant by the expression ‘expectation gap’?

A. The gap between how the directors of a company perform their duties and how the holders expect them to perform
B. The gap between how the directors of a company perform their duties and how the general public expects them to perform
C. The gap between the public perception of the role of company auditors and their statutory role and responsibilities
D. The gap between the auditors’ own perception of their duties and how they are set out in the Companies Act

Which of the following does NOT belong in the auditors’ report?

Which of the following does NOT belong in the auditors’ report?

A. Introductory paragraph specifying the pages to which the report relates and the accounting convention adopted
B. Basis of the oion
C. Involvement of any specialist
D. Statement of responsibilities of directors and auditors

Which one of the following is part of the auditor’s function?

Which one of the following is part of the auditor’s function?

A. Conducting the inventory count
B. Obtaining and evaluating audit evidence on the financial statements
C. Calculating the year-end accruals figure for inclusion in the accounts
D. Providing representations to management

For companies required to produce interim financial statements (IFI):

For companies required to produce interim financial statements (IFI):

A. one audit firm should audit the IFI and a different firm should audit the financial statements for the year as a whole.
B. one accountancy firm should review the IFI and a different firm should audit the financial statements for the year as a whole.
C. the same firm should audit the IFI and the financial statements for the year as a whole.
D. the same firm should review the IFI and the financial statements for the year as a whole.

What is meant by negative assurance?

What is meant by negative assurance?

A. The auditor cannot give an oion due to lack of evidence.
B. The client’s financial statements were found to be materially misstated.
C. The auditor could not conduct any tests due to lack of controls.
D. The auditor did not find anything to indicate that a material misstatement exists.