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During the course of the audit, the auditor uncovers a serious misappropriation of cash attributed to the senior accountant. This is required to be communicated to
The audit committee is the appropriate group as it is a representative of governance. Governance communication is established in AU section 380.
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According to AU 380, the auditor must communicate to those charged with governance all items related to the audit except those that:
Auditors must communicate all items to governance except those that the auditors in their professional judgment deem immaterial. Auditors may also be restricted by law in their communication with governance.
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“Significant Difficulties” encountered through an audit that should be communicated to governance include:
AU Section 380 identifies specific instances of communication. The instances included for communication to the government are significant delays, unavailability of information, and restrictions placed on auditors.
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An auditor's communication of internal control related matters noted in an audit usually should be addressed to:
An auditor's communication of internal control related matters noted in an audit usually should be addressed to management and those charged with governance.
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An auditor's communication with those charged with governance is required to include the:
The auditor should discuss with those charged with governance any significant disagreements with management, whether or not satisfactorily resolved, about matters that are significant to the financial statements or to the auditor's report.
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An auditor should communicate a deficiency to a non-issuer client's management only either orally or in writing when there is a:
Communication of deficiencies in internal control varies on reporting to management. Significant deficiencies and material weaknesses for example need to be communicated in writing.
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