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Assurance and Non-Assurance Services Topic 11 & 12 Quiz
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Assurance and Non-Assurance Services Topic 11 & 12 Quiz

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In a review engagement, what is the level of assurance provided regarding the financial information?

  • No assurance provided
  • High level of assurance
  • Moderate level of assurance (correct)
  • Low level of assurance
  • What type of procedures are NOT typically performed in a review engagement?

  • Evaluating changes in accounting policies
  • Obtaining third party confirmation and physical observation
  • Assessment of accounting systems
  • Tests of records and internal control systems (correct)
  • What is the primary objective of a review engagement for a Chartered Accountant?

  • To state whether the financial statements are prepared in accordance with an identified financial reporting framework (correct)
  • To identify material misstatements in the financial statements
  • To provide a high level of assurance on the financial information
  • To express an unqualified opinion on the financial statements
  • What should the accountant comply with in a review engagement according to the IFAC?

    <p>Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of report is typically expressed in a review engagement?

    <p>Unqualified review report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a review engagement?

    <p>To provide a moderate level of assurance on the financial information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an agreed upon procedure?

    <p>Examination of Prospective Financial Information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of assurance is provided in a compilation engagement?

    <p>No assurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which service involves examining the financial information for use in legal proceedings?

    <p>Forensic Accounting/auditing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of due diligence services?

    <p>Assessing financial performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Review Engagement

    • Level of assurance provided regarding financial information: Limited assurance
    • Primary objective: Express a conclusion as to whether, based on the procedures performed, anything has come to the reviewer's attention that causes the accountant to believe that the financial statements are not in all material respects in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework

    Procedures and Objectives

    • Procedures NOT typically performed: Audit procedures (e.g. verification of inventories, observation of physical counts, confirmation of accounts receivable and payable)
    • Primary purpose: Provide limited assurance that the financial statements are free of material misstatement

    Reporting and Compliance

    • Type of report typically expressed: Unmodified or modified review report
    • Compliance requirement: Accountant must comply with the International Standard on Review Engagements (ISRE) issued by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)

    Other Services

    • Example of an agreed-upon procedure: Inventory count observation
    • Type of assurance provided in a compilation engagement: No assurance
    • Service that involves examining financial information for use in legal proceedings: Litigation support
    • Main focus of due diligence services: Evaluating the financial and operational aspects of a business before a significant transaction (e.g. merger, acquisition)

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    Test your understanding of audit related services and other assurance and non-assurance services, including internal auditing, consultation, taxation, accounting, and more. Explore the relationship between assurance and non-assurance services.

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