The Audit Process - Planning - CPA Auditing and Attestation (AUD)

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In addressing materiality, the auditor should:

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In addressing materiality, the auditor should decide whether the omission or misstatement would change the judgment of the reader.

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“Performance Materiality” is defined as

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Performance Materiality is defined as the amount that is less than the overall materiality level. Performance materiality is set to respond to smaller misstatements or omissions that in aggregate may affect the materiality level.

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Materiality levels are set by:

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Materiality levels are set by the judgment of the auditor. The auditor may use industry standards to help in determining the materiality level, however, experience and judgment are the final determinants.

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In developing an overall audit strategy, the auditor should consider:

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In developing an overall audit strategy, an auditor should consider preliminary evaluations of materiality, audit risk, and internal control.

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During the initial planning phase of an audit, the auditor would most likely:

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Procedures that an auditor may consider in planning the audit include discussing the type, scope, and timing of the audit with the client's management.

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The users of a company's set of financial statements would be:

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Both creditors and shareholders would need access to reliable financial statements in order to decide if the company is worth investing in or lending money to.

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