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What is the primary focus of an auditor's analysis of prior positions taken?
What is the primary focus of an auditor's analysis of prior positions taken?
- Identifying potential judgment traps and biases (correct)
- Analyzing the company's past performance
- Assessing the financial health of the company
- Evaluating the sufficiency and reliability of evidence gathered
Which of these is NOT an important aspect of an auditor's judgment tendencies and biases?
Which of these is NOT an important aspect of an auditor's judgment tendencies and biases?
- Evaluating the objectivity of the expected outcome of each alternative
- Determining the company's future profit potential (correct)
- Evaluating the potential impact of biases on evidence gathering
- Identifying and assessing plausible alternatives
What is the significance of an auditor's ability to consider reasonable alternatives?
What is the significance of an auditor's ability to consider reasonable alternatives?
- It helps them to identify potential fraud within the company
- It ensures that the auditor is not influenced by management's opinions
- It determines the accuracy of their financial statements
- It assists in making informed and objective decisions (correct)
How can disconfirming information help an auditor?
How can disconfirming information help an auditor?
Why is defining the issue clearly crucial for an auditor?
Why is defining the issue clearly crucial for an auditor?
What is the role of relevant literature and audit firm policies in identifying plausible alternatives?
What is the role of relevant literature and audit firm policies in identifying plausible alternatives?
What are the potential consequences of failing to carefully evaluate prior positions taken?
What are the potential consequences of failing to carefully evaluate prior positions taken?
Which of these is NOT a benefit of considering disconfirming information?
Which of these is NOT a benefit of considering disconfirming information?
What judgment tendency did Miguel exhibit in the scenario?
What judgment tendency did Miguel exhibit in the scenario?
Which of the following techniques could have helped Miguel mitigate his overconfidence bias?
Which of the following techniques could have helped Miguel mitigate his overconfidence bias?
What was Tracy's concern regarding the audit team's work?
What was Tracy's concern regarding the audit team's work?
What specific aspect of the transaction did Tracy question?
What specific aspect of the transaction did Tracy question?
Based on the scenario, what could be a potential consequence of Miguel's overconfidence?
Based on the scenario, what could be a potential consequence of Miguel's overconfidence?
Which of the following is NOT a technique to overcome overconfidence bias?
Which of the following is NOT a technique to overcome overconfidence bias?
What is the primary concern of the audit profession when it comes to judgment tendencies and biases?
What is the primary concern of the audit profession when it comes to judgment tendencies and biases?
What could have been done to mitigate the overconfidence bias in the scenario, based on the information presented?
What could have been done to mitigate the overconfidence bias in the scenario, based on the information presented?
What is a potential risk in the auditor's process of collecting information?
What is a potential risk in the auditor's process of collecting information?
Miguel has extensive experience auditing real estate companies. What could be a potential issue related to his experience?
Miguel has extensive experience auditing real estate companies. What could be a potential issue related to his experience?
What specific risk associated with revenue recognition does the content highlight?
What specific risk associated with revenue recognition does the content highlight?
Why might GGM's plan to convert industrial space into office space present an audit risk?
Why might GGM's plan to convert industrial space into office space present an audit risk?
What could be considered a potential red flag in GGM's plan to convert the property?
What could be considered a potential red flag in GGM's plan to convert the property?
What type of professional judgment is highlighted in the content?
What type of professional judgment is highlighted in the content?
What are the potential implications of Miguel's role as both the lead engagement partner and the EQR partner on several other real estate companies?
What are the potential implications of Miguel's role as both the lead engagement partner and the EQR partner on several other real estate companies?
Which of the following could be considered a potential risk associated with GGM's plan to convert the property?
Which of the following could be considered a potential risk associated with GGM's plan to convert the property?
What is a key aspect of gathering facts and information during the decision-making process for auditors?
What is a key aspect of gathering facts and information during the decision-making process for auditors?
Why is it crucial for auditors to consider disconfirming evidence?
Why is it crucial for auditors to consider disconfirming evidence?
What is the purpose of assessing the sources of information and their potential bias?
What is the purpose of assessing the sources of information and their potential bias?
When considering potential alternatives, why is it important to consider the audit firm's prior positions in similar situations?
When considering potential alternatives, why is it important to consider the audit firm's prior positions in similar situations?
Why might an engagement team need subject matter experts?
Why might an engagement team need subject matter experts?
Which of the following is NOT a crucial consideration when identifying potential alternatives?
Which of the following is NOT a crucial consideration when identifying potential alternatives?
What is the significance of gathering facts and information throughout the decision-making process?
What is the significance of gathering facts and information throughout the decision-making process?
Why is it important to assess the risks and potential challenges associated with the information collected?
Why is it important to assess the risks and potential challenges associated with the information collected?
What is the primary purpose of utilizing an effective decision-making process for auditors?
What is the primary purpose of utilizing an effective decision-making process for auditors?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an essential action in the decision-making process outlined in the resource?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an essential action in the decision-making process outlined in the resource?
Which of these aspects is crucial for effective auditor decision-making, as highlighted in the text?
Which of these aspects is crucial for effective auditor decision-making, as highlighted in the text?
What is the significance of considering reasonable alternatives during the decision-making process?
What is the significance of considering reasonable alternatives during the decision-making process?
What can potentially lead to bias and weaken professional skepticism when making a judgment?
What can potentially lead to bias and weaken professional skepticism when making a judgment?
What is the role of professional skepticism in effective auditor decision-making?
What is the role of professional skepticism in effective auditor decision-making?
What is the primary objective of the decision-making process as presented in the resource?
What is the primary objective of the decision-making process as presented in the resource?
How can audit firms adapt this resource to enhance their system of quality control?
How can audit firms adapt this resource to enhance their system of quality control?
What tendency did the CCO exhibit when making adjustments to historical loan loss rates?
What tendency did the CCO exhibit when making adjustments to historical loan loss rates?
Which factor did Wilson's actions demonstrate in overcoming the CCO's influence?
Which factor did Wilson's actions demonstrate in overcoming the CCO's influence?
What did Crystal fail to adjust based on current conditions during her analysis?
What did Crystal fail to adjust based on current conditions during her analysis?
What did Wilson do after preparing for his meeting with the CCO?
What did Wilson do after preparing for his meeting with the CCO?
How can anchoring affect an auditor's judgment?
How can anchoring affect an auditor's judgment?
What basis-point change did Wilson consider in relation to the CCO’s adjustments?
What basis-point change did Wilson consider in relation to the CCO’s adjustments?
What conclusion can be drawn about Brian's approach during the audit process?
What conclusion can be drawn about Brian's approach during the audit process?
What was the key concern identified during the qualitative adjustments to the ALLL measurement?
What was the key concern identified during the qualitative adjustments to the ALLL measurement?
Flashcards
Professional Judgment
Professional Judgment
The process by which auditors make decisions based on their expertise, considering biases and traps.
Decision-Making Process
Decision-Making Process
A structured approach to making decisions that guides an auditor's thought process.
Identify and Define the Issue
Identify and Define the Issue
The first step in the decision-making process where the problem is recognized and described.
Gather Facts and Information
Gather Facts and Information
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Perform the Analysis
Perform the Analysis
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Make the Decision
Make the Decision
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Professional Skepticism
Professional Skepticism
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Judgment Tendencies and Traps
Judgment Tendencies and Traps
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Auditor's Judgment
Auditor's Judgment
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Bias in Auditing
Bias in Auditing
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Sufficient Evidence
Sufficient Evidence
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Plausible Alternatives
Plausible Alternatives
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Disconfirming Information
Disconfirming Information
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Defining the Issue
Defining the Issue
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Gathering Information
Gathering Information
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Relevant Literature
Relevant Literature
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Economic Substance
Economic Substance
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Disconfirming Evidence
Disconfirming Evidence
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Corroborating Information
Corroborating Information
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Engagement Team Knowledge
Engagement Team Knowledge
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Authoritative Literature
Authoritative Literature
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Analyzing Information
Analyzing Information
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Subject Matter Experts
Subject Matter Experts
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Audit Plan Modification
Audit Plan Modification
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Confirmation Bias
Confirmation Bias
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Biased Evidence Reliance
Biased Evidence Reliance
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Overconfidence in Judgment
Overconfidence in Judgment
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Market Demand Influence
Market Demand Influence
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Real Estate Valuation
Real Estate Valuation
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Mixed-Use Property Development
Mixed-Use Property Development
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Construction Auditing
Construction Auditing
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Anchoring Tendency
Anchoring Tendency
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Charge-Off Data
Charge-Off Data
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Basis-Point Change
Basis-Point Change
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Qualitative Factors
Qualitative Factors
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Auditor's Historical Data
Auditor's Historical Data
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ALLL Estimation Process
ALLL Estimation Process
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Initial Audit Procedures
Initial Audit Procedures
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Overconfidence
Overconfidence
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Audit Procedures
Audit Procedures
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Substantive Testing
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Bias Mitigation Techniques
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Measurement Approach
Measurement Approach
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Opposing Case Consideration
Opposing Case Consideration
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Study Notes
Center for Audit Quality (CAQ)
- CAQ is an autonomous, nonpartisan public policy organization
- Mission is to enhance investor confidence and public trust in global capital markets
- Works with public company auditors, stakeholders, and policy makers
- Promotes auditor objectivity, effectiveness, and responsiveness
- Affiliated with the American Institute of CPAs
- Located in Washington, DC
Professional Judgment Resource
- Provides a framework for effective auditor decision-making
- Helps auditors address judgment challenges in auditing
- Includes elements for identifying and defining an issue, gathering facts, performing analysis, identifying alternatives, making decisions, reviewing/documenting, and considering potential biases/traps and strategies to avoid them.
- Professional judgment includes steps such as identifying and defining the issue, gathering facts and information, analyzing and identifying alternatives, making a decision, and documenting the rationale for the conclusion
- Decision making is often iterative and may require steps to be combined, repeated or considered in a different order
Appendix A: Illustrative Examples
- Offers examples of potential judgment tendencies in an audit context, emphasizing the need for objectivity
Appendix B: Template for Auditor Documentation
- Provides a template to document the auditor's decision-making process during an audit of an accounting/auditing issue
- Includes spaces for relevant accounting and auditing guidance consulted
- The document is a guide, and it does not intend to replace professional standards
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