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What is the primary goal of risk assessment in a risk-based audit approach?
What is the primary goal of risk assessment in a risk-based audit approach?
What is the purpose of designing and performing further audit procedures?
What is the purpose of designing and performing further audit procedures?
What is the materiality threshold in a risk-based audit approach?
What is the materiality threshold in a risk-based audit approach?
What is the primary purpose of assertion identification?
What is the primary purpose of assertion identification?
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What is the purpose of risk response planning?
What is the purpose of risk response planning?
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What is the primary goal of a risk-based audit approach?
What is the primary goal of a risk-based audit approach?
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What is the relationship between risk assessment and audit procedure design?
What is the relationship between risk assessment and audit procedure design?
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What is the primary purpose of assessing the risks of material misstatement?
What is the primary purpose of assessing the risks of material misstatement?
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What is the purpose of an audit report?
What is the purpose of an audit report?
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What is the primary goal of identifying assertions in a risk-based audit approach?
What is the primary goal of identifying assertions in a risk-based audit approach?
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Study Notes
Risk-Based Audit Process
Risk Assessment
- The risk assessment phase involves performing client acceptance or continuance procedures and planning the overall engagement
- Risk assessment procedures are used to understand the business and identify inherent and control risks
- This phase involves identifying relevant internal control procedures and assessing their design and implementation
- Risks of material misstatement in financial statements are assessed, and significant risks requiring special audit consideration are identified
- Material weaknesses in internal control design and implementation are communicated to management and those charged with governance
Risk Response
- Audit procedures are designed to address assessed risks, including tests of internal control operational effectiveness and substantive procedures like tests of details and analytical procedures
Reporting
- This stage involves determining if there has been a change in the assessed level of risk and if conclusions drawn from work performed are appropriate
- The likelihood and impact of assessed risks on auditing procedures are determined, and assertions affected by the risks are identified
- The impact of risks on each of the assertions (completeness, existence, accuracy, validity, valuation, and presentation) relevant to the account balance, class of transactions, or disclosure is considered
- Planned audit procedures directly address significant risks, and management's response is enquired and documented
Audit Procedures
- Audit procedures are designed to respond to assessed risks and reduce the risks of material misstatements in the financial statements to an acceptably low level
- Audit procedures consider the nature of the internal control system in place and its possible effectiveness in mitigating the risks involved
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Description
This quiz covers the risk assessment phase of the audit process, including client acceptance, planning, risk assessment procedures, and identifying internal control procedures. Test your understanding of the steps involved in this crucial phase.
