In: Accounting
1.
AICPA rules are being violated as COGS is being shown less and higher inventories are being shown. Due to lower costs higher profits are shown.
Integrity and Objectivity Rule is being violated as due to pressure by boss, we have to make a wrong entry for showing higher profits and lower costs. According to this rule, there is a violation if any such acts occur.
2.
A
Audit is examination of books of accounts by an auditor followed by checking the inventory physically to ensure all departments are following documented systems of transaction recording. It is done to check accuracy of financial statements
B
Size and complexity of company-much or audit fees can be explained by client characteristics. Large diversified companies pay higher fees. Companies in highly regulated industries such as NBFC -Non Banking Financial Institutions tend to pay lower fees
Big six premium- studies have constantly shown that big six auditors charge higher fees. Reasons speculated are that larger firms can provide higher quality audit
Client risk consideration- Clients operating in high risk industries are usually charged more to compensate for higher risk of default
C
Revenue recognition
This proves to be one of the most complicated and sensitive areas of audit for the most obvious reasons. Sometimes, the audit evidence turns out to be weak or too vague. Thus, auditors conduct a substantive test for completeness. Documents like sales invoice etc are verified in order to be sure of authenticity. analytical procedures help them generate sufficient evidence on basis of various proofs and detailed testing helps generate the required levels of confidence to support the assertions.