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Procedures for QuaIity Audit 2010 !"#$%&$' )*+,-.%&+/ # Enter client name and period end: CIient Name: Insert CIient Name on Frontsheet Period Ended: 31/12/10 Previous Period Ended: 31/12/09 Currency Of FinanciaI Statements: C Go to ndex Guide to Excel version ntroduction and approach End User Licence Agreement Copyright Chartered Accountants Ireland. All rights reserved S T U D E N T
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W O R K Procedures for QuaIity Audit 2010 Insert Client Name on Frontsheet 31 December 2010 !"#$%&$' )*+,-.%&+/ Index Use hyperlinks or tabs to navigate the work programme Tab Frontsheet Frontsheet Guide to the Excel Version ndex ntroduction and disclaimer ndex End User Licence Agreement EULA Signed Documents Copies of Signed Financial Statements A1.1 and A1.2 Signed Letter of Representation A2 Audit CompIetion Matters Forward Checklist A3 ndependent Partner/Hot File (ssues) Review A4 Audit Completion A5.1 File Completion Checklist A5.2 Significant matters A6 Review of Communications to Those Charged with Governance A7 Letter of Representation Review A8 Summary of Errors Schedule A9.1 Summary of Errors - Work programme A9.2 Review of Financial Statements and Final Analytical Review A10.1 Common Omissions - Republic of reland A10.2a Common Omissions - Northern reland A10.2b Financial Statements Call-Over Checklist A10.3 Post Balance Sheet Events A11 Going Concern A12.1 Going Concern Questionnaire A12.2 The Audit Report A13 Fraud A14 PIanning Acceptance of Appointment or Re-appointment B1 Audit Planning Checklist B1.1 Audit Planning Memorandum B2 Materiality B3 Opening Balances/Comparatives B4 Audit Exemption - Republic of reland B5 Audit Exemption - Northern reland B5.1 InternaI ControI Review nternal Control and Accounting Systems C1 nternal Control Maintenance of Books and Records C2 FinanciaI Statement Areas ntangible Fixed Assets - Lead Schedule D- ntangible Fixed Assets - Work Programme D1 Tangible Fixed Assets - Lead Schedule E- Tangible Fixed Assets - Work Programme E1 nvestments - Lead Schedule F- nvestments - Work Programme F1 Stocks and Work n Progress - Lead Schedule G- Stock and Work in Progress - Work Programme G1 Stock and Work in Progress Attendance Substantive Tests G2 Debtors - Lead Schedule H- Debtors - Work Programme H1 Bank Balances and Cash in Hand - Lead Schedule - Bank Balances and Cash in Hand - Work Programme 1 Creditors - Lead Schedule J- Creditors - Work Programme J1 Taxation - Lead Schedule K- Taxation - Work Programme K1 Liabilities, Contingencies and Charges L1 Statutory Matters, Share Capital and Reserves - Lead Schedule M- Statutory Matters, Share Capital and Reserves - Work Programme M1 Sales and ncome N1 Purchases and Expenses O1 Salaries and Wages - Lead Schedule P- Salaries and Wages - Work Programme P1 Related Parties Q1 Compliance with Laws and Regulations R1 Trial Balance S1 Deleted tests T1 Appendix Client Work Programme Appendix 1 Client Fraud Questionnaire Appendix 2 Confirmation Schedule Appendix 3 Staff ndependence Confirmation Appendix 4 Using the Work of an Auditors Expert Appendix 5 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Procedures for QuaIity Audit 2010 Insert Client Name on Frontsheet 31 December 2010 Return to index Guide to ExceI version 1 Copy the file from the CD to a client folder. Use "My Computer" or the copy function in Excel to do this. Give the file a name appropriate to your client. 2 Go to the Frontsheet and enter the client name, year end and currency Go to frontsheet 3 Complete the PQAs work programme on screen. Start with the planning section Go to planning 4 Most of the work programmes are Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets, so you can add supporting schedules to this file by inserting new worksheets. The Audit Planning Memorandum and the Significant Matters Schedule are completed in Microsoft Word. 5 You can tailor the tests, remove tests or add tests quite easily, if your audit plan requires. Simply edit the cells or insert or delete the appropriate rows on the work programme spreadsheets. 6 All of the cells and boxes can be expanded if you want to enter more details or comments. This will probably be necessary in the Audit Planning Memorandum and the Significant Matters section. 7 f you delete a test, you may want to move it to the Deleted Tests worksheet at the end of the workbook. This will ensure that a record of these tests is kept for possible inclusion next year. 8 You can print individual pages as you go along using the usual Excel print functions. f you want to print the whole work programme, select "file" from the main menu, then "print." then "entire workbook". You can preview the entire workbook by using the "preview" button at this point. 9 See below for the introduction and approach to the work programme. ntroduction RoII Forward Instructions for new year 1 Save Excel file with new name. 2 Change the year end date on the front sheet. 3 Clear all tests and checklists in the work programmes. 4 Review the deleted tests worksheet. Consider whether any of these tests should be re-entered in the work programmes. 5 Remove initials and dates from the work programmes. 6 Clear the section conclusions, if these have been completed on screen 7 For lead schedules in the workbook, move current year data to the comparative columns. 8 Clear all other backup schedules. 9 Start the new engagement at the planning section. Return to index S T U D E N T
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W O R K PROCEDURES FOR QUALITY AUDIT
INTRODUCTION
Chartered Accountants reland is pleased to introduce, Procedures for Quality Audit, an audit procedures toolkit, for use by our members.
This publication reflects the nternational Standards on Auditing (United Kingdom & reland) (SAs) as adopted by the Auditing Practices Board (APB). Full text of the SAs (UK&) is available for Chartered Accountants reland members to read on CHAROT online at www.charteredaccountants.ie. CHAROT online is updated bimonthly. Hard copies of the SAs (UK&) are also available to purchase from Chartered Accountants reland. Updating, revisions and improvements are always being made to the SAs (UK&) and users should refer to http://www.frc.org.uk/apb/ for the most recent update on emerging issues.
This pubIication is based on the new cIarified ISAs (UK&I) that were in issue as at May 2010. These ISAs (UK&I) are effective for audits of financiaI statements for periods ending on or after 15 December 2010.
f you have audit clients in the Republic of reland or Northern reland, Procedures for Quality Audit is for you. t is likely that you will be using the Procedures for Quality Audit for small or medium sized clients and these procedures have been written with this in mind. As a result, some SA requirements, for example those dealing with listed companies, have not been incorporated into this publication. Nor have some SAs, which generally do not tend to be relevant to this size of client, namely, SA 250B, The auditors right and duty to report to regulators in the financial sector; SA 600, Special Considerations Audits of Group Financial Statements (ncluding the Work of Component Auditors); SA 610, Using the Work of nternal Auditors.
You should note that the procedures encapsulate the key principles of the SAs (UK&) to encourage the auditor to design an audit approach appropriate to the circumstances of the individual audit assignment to which they are being applied. The material is provided for your general guidance and it is up to practitioners to make best use of it and to carry out audits in accordance with the SAs (UK&). The use of these audit programmes is not a substitute for a proper understanding of, and application of, the auditing standards themselves.
To undertake an audit in accordance with SAs (UK&) audit firms must first be in compliance, on a firm-wide basis, with the nternational Standard on Quality Control (United Kingdom and reland) 1, (SQC1(UK&)) Quality Control for firms that perform audits and reviews of financial statements, and other assurance and related services engagements. Users should be familiar with the standards they are working to.
Auditors also need to consider the impact of the APB Ethical Standards on their audit engagement. Where appropriate, reference to those Ethical Standards has been made in the Procedures for Quality Audit. Using Procedures for QuaIity Audit: By using the programmes and index as suggested, users will have a structured file laid out in a tried and tested manner. The order in which the file is prepared though is not the same as the index. Users must consider first the planning section of the file and complete that section before the audit fieldwork commences. The planning section is important because it identifies risk and materiality; provides some checklists of what is usually required and provides a means of recording the planning process.
When the fieldwork commences, the remaining sections (apart from section A) can be completed, some one at a time and others simultaneously. The order in which those sections are completed will be determined by the particular assignment. t would be common on small assignments to complete the bank section first, followed by the sales and purchases sections, then the other control account areas such as payroll and VAT. The remaining sections then build upon fairly solid ground.
When those sections are complete, it is then the right time to bring together notes, matters arising and conclusions. This is section A. t does not tell you what conclusions to reach so much as to provide a methodical way of bringing together the fieldwork findings. Again, Section A provides a method of recording conclusions and considerations as well as some helpful checklists to assist in the closing down of the assignment. t is the closing stages which attract much risk of error by commission or omission. Due care and attention in closing down a file is required.
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W O R K Procedures for QuaIity Audit 2010 End User Licence Agreement Go to ndex Go to Frontsheet IMPORTANT NOTICE: PIease doubIe cIick on the document beIow to open and read the fuII document.
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 3 31 December 2010 MATTERS FORWARD CHECKLIST Return to ndex Note: Where necessary please use a separate cross-referenced schedule. Matter 1 Briefly note any changes in the client's activities or procedures which have arisen this year and are expected to recur next year. 2 dentify unnecessary schedules and/or tests which should not be repeated and mark them clearly as not required next year. 3 With hindsight, identify any other changes in our audit or accounts preparation approach which would have made the assignment more cost effective. 4 Other points forward from this audit: 5 To be completed by auditor 6 To be completed by auditor 7 To be completed by auditor Accountant in charge: Signed Date Reviewer: Signed Date consider that have noted all changes and matters relevant to next year and identified all areas where we have done unnecessary work or could approach the work in a more efficient way. 11/10/2010 Page 9 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 4 31 December 2010 INDEPENDENT PARTNER/HOT FILE REVIEW Engagement QuaIity ControI Review - EQCR Return to ndex 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The objectives of the review may include the following: (The hot file (issues) review partner should identify which objectives are relevant to the specific engagement.) To assess the results of the audit work and the appropriateness of the key judgements made, particularly in high risk areas. To consider the significance and appropriateness of the written representations (section A8), including representations of any potential changes to the financial statements of which the firm is aware but which the management of the audited entity has declined to make. To confirm that all matters which may reasonably be judged by the auditors to be important and relevant to management or those charged with governance (section A7), identified during the course of the audit, have been considered for reporting to the board of directors and/or the audit committee (or their equivalents). To confirm the appropriateness of the draft auditors' report. To confirm the objectivity of the audit engagement partner and key audit staff and the independence of the firm by reviewing the factors that could be perceived as threatening either the audit team's objectivity or the independence of the firm. For non-listed company audit assignments where audit risk is evaluated as such that requires a hot file (issues) review in accordance with the firms internal procedures in relation to engagement quality control reviews;(SQC1) (UK&) or as a consequence of the identification of a threat to the firm's objectivity or independence it is considered that a necessary safeguard against that threat would be a hot file (issues) review. (APB Ethical Standards) For every listed company audit assignment; or The following must have an independent partner/hot file (issues) review, before the audit report is signed by the audit engagement partner: To assess the planning process (section B) including the identification of the key components of audit risk identified by the audit team and the adequacy of the planned responses to those risks. To assess the quality of the audit. For non-listed companies it should be noted that it may at times be appropriate to have an independent review of key issues (hot issues) rather than a whole file review. The level of review required should be determined in accordance with the level of risk or threat identified. 11/10/2010 Page 10 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 4 31 December 2010 INDEPENDENT PARTNER/HOT FILE REVIEW Independent Partner/Hot FiIe (ISSUES) Review Notes No Matter arising CIearance CIeared by Date 1 2 3 4 5 CONCLUSIONS OF INDEPENDENT PARTNER/HOT FILE (ISSUES) REVIEW (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Signed Date Name confirm that: am satisfied that the objectives set out above, that are relevant to this independent partner/hot file (issues) review, have been achieved. am an independent partner/hot file (issues) reviewer having sufficient experience and authority to fulfil the role of independent review partner; have not been engaged in the performance of the audit or the provision of other services or with any other responsibilities for the audited entity or any entity within the same group of entities; confirm that have not carried out this independent partner/hot file (issues) review for more than five consecutive years; have, as a minimum, reviewed the Planning Memorandum, the Matters for Attention of Partner, the client's Financial Statements and the proposed Audit Report; 11/10/2010 Page 11 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 5.1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: AUDIT COMPLETION - Audit Partner's ConcIusion Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe / Comment Partner InitiaIs Date 1 have considered the Audit Planning Memorandum and Significant Matters and documented my conclusions. 2 have checked or completed the File Completion Checklist. 3 confirm that the relevant ethical requirements, including those pertaining to independence relating to financial statements have been complied with and no issues affecting these have arisen during the audit that were not addressed on accepting the audit SA(UK&)200(14) ES(1)(48) 4 The audit has been planned and carried out with appropriate professional scepticism and in accordance with all SAs. SA(UK&)200(15)(18)(22) 5 confirm that have not been asked to reduce or change the scope of the audit while it has been in progress. (f this confirmation is not possible refer to where the considerations arising from the request to reduce or change the audit scope have been recorded). SA(UK&)210(14)(15)(16)(17) 6 acknowledge my responsibility for the overall quality of this audit assignment. SA(UK&)220(8) 7 Appropriate measures have been taken to ensure that the members of the engagement team have complied with the requirements of the APB Ethical Standards and the Chartered Accountants reland's ethical guidelines. SA (UK&)220(9)(10) have: (i) obtained and recorded relevant information from the firm and, where applicable, network firms, to identify and evaluate circumstances and relationships that create threats to independence; (ii) recorded my evaluation of information on identified breaches, if any, of the firm's independence policies and procedures to determine whether they create a threat to independence for the audit engagement; (iii) recorded the action taken to eliminate such threats or reduce them to an acceptable level by applying safeguards; and (iv) promptly reported to the firm any failure to resolve the matter for appropriate action. SA(UK&)220(11) conclude that and my firm have complied with the APB Ethical Standards and the Chartered Accountants reland's ethical guidelines in respect of this audit engagement. SA(UK&)220(12) 9 confirm that have not obtained information that would have caused the firm to decline the audit engagement if that information had been available earlier. SA(UK&)220(13) 10 confirm that the audit file has been reviewed in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures and am satisfied that sufficient appropriate audit evidence has been obtained to support the conclusions reached and for the auditors report to be issued. SA(UK&)220(16)(17) SA(UK&)500(6) 11 am satisfied that and members of the engagement team have undertaken appropriate consultation during the course of the engagement, both within the engagement team and between the engagement team and others at the appropriate level within or outside the firm, that such consultations have been documented and the agreed actions have been implemented accordingly. SA(UK&)220(18) 8 11/10/2010 Page 12 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 5.1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: AUDIT COMPLETION - Audit Partner's ConcIusion Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe / Comment Partner InitiaIs Date 12 have consulted with the independent/hot file (issues) review partner, if appointed, during the course of the audit and the engagement quality control review, if appropriate, has been completed SA(UK&)220(20)(25) A4 13 Where differences of opinion arose within the engagement team, with those consulted and, where applicable, between the engagement partner and the engagement quality control reviewer (independent/hot file (issues) review partner), the engagement team followed the firm's policies and procedures for documenting, dealing with and resolving differences of opinion. SA (UK&1)220(22) 14 have considered two way communication between the auditor and those charged with governance and confirm this has been adequate for an effective audit or, if it has not, have documented the appropriate actions taken and raised a point carried forward as appropriate. A7 15 have consulted with the Ethics Partner (as appropriate) and recorded the discussions and conclusions drawn. ES1(44) The audit documentation has been prepared so as to demonstrate the: (a) issues identified with respect to compliance with relevant ethical requirements and how they were resolved SA(UK&)220(24); (b) conclusions on compliance with independence requirements that apply to the audit engagement, and any relevant discussions with the firm that support these conditions SA(UK&)220(24); (c) conclusions reached regarding the acceptance and continuance of client relationships and audit engagement SA(UK&)220(24); (d) nature and scope of, and conclusions resulting from, consultations undertaken during the course of the audit engagement. SA(UK&)220(24) 17 Departures from a basic principle or an essential procedure has occurred only in exceptional circumstances that were relevant in the circumstances of the audit. The circumstances for the departure and the alternative audit procedures performed to achieve the objective of the audit have been documented. SA 230(UK&)23) 18 have concluded that the information in the directors' report is consistent with the financial statements. SA(UK&)720B (8)(9)(10)(11)(12) 19 have concluded that the other information accompanying the financial statements is consistent with the information contained in the financial statements. SA(UK&)720A(6)(7) 20 Nothing has come to my attention during the audit which would prevent the firm, subject to review next year, accepting reappointment or remaining in office. SA(UK&)220(9)(10)(11)(12) SQC1(28) 16 11/10/2010 Page 13 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 5.2 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date FiIe CompIetion CheckIist Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe / Comment Senior InitiaIs and Date Manager InitiaIs and Date 1 All matters in the Planning Memorandum dealt with, recorded and cross referenced to the Matters for the Attention of Partner. 2 Significant matters have been recorded, reviewed and cleared. A6 3 All unadjusted errors are listed on the summary sheet (see A9.1). Appropriate management representations have been drafted (see A8) and, if necessary, a draft qualified audit report has been prepared. 4 The post audit review of materiality levels and risk assessment has been completed. SA(UK&)320(12)(13) B2/B3/A6 5 Post Balance Sheet Events checklist completed and the current position noted, and supported by evidence. A11 6 Going Concern checklist completed and the current position noted, and supported by evidence. A12.1 7 Preliminary and Final Analytical Reviews documented and corroborative evidence obtained. SA(UK&)520(6) B2/A6/A10.1 8 Laws and Regulations checklist completed and the current position noted. R1 9 Related Party checklist completed and appropriately documented. Q1 10 Appropriate consideration has been given to the risk of fraud and money laundering, appropriate action taken and reference is given to where those actions have been documented. B1.1/B2/A14 11 Permanent information has been reviewed and updated as appropriate. 12 The obligations in a current letter of engagement have been satisfied. 13 Accounts disclosure checklist completed in accordance with the firm's procedures and any regulatory requirements met. A10.1 14 f, exceptionally, we consider we should withdraw from the engagement (because for example, management have not taken the required steps following our report on fraud or we have serious concerns about management's integrity), now consider our further professional and legal responsibilities and whether any further report is required, and to whom. 15 Reconfirm the classification of the company as small, medium or large in accordance with the Companies Acts 1963 - 2009 (RO) or Companies Acts 2006 (N). 16 f required, abbreviated/abridged financial statements have been prepared for filing including the appropriate auditors' report. Note that medium sized companies in Northern reland are now required to disclose turnover in their abbreviated financial statements. However they are still exempt from the requirement to provide the particulars of turnover. 17 The firm's quality control procedures have been followed. 18 Audit documentation is sufficient to enable an experienced auditor, having no previous connection with the audit, to understand the nature, timing and extent of the audit procedures performed, the results of the audit procedures, the audit evidence obtained, significant matters arising during the audit, the conclusions reached thereon and significant professional judgements made in reaching those conclusions. SA(UK&)230(8) 19 Any independent hot file (issues) review has been documented if such a review was appropriate. (SA(UK&)220(36) SQC 1(UK&)(60)(61)(63)) A4 20 Review of communication to those charged with governance checklist completed and letter prepared for client if required. SA(UK&)260(16) A7 11/10/2010 Page 14 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 5.2 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date FiIe CompIetion CheckIist Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe / Comment Senior InitiaIs and Date Manager InitiaIs and Date 21 Tax Computations prepared and reviewed by tax personnel and the tax section approved by partner. K1 22 Actual costs have been compared to our fees budget and variances explained. 23 Lead Schedules agree to the most recent accounts and there are no matters outstanding in individual sections which have not been collated in the completion section of the file. All matters are addressed and reflected in the audit report as appropriate. 24 The Matters Forward schedule has been completed. A3 25 Nothing has come to our attention during the audit which would prevent us, subject to review next year, accepting reappointment or remaining in office. SA(UK&)220(14)(8)(12) SQC1(28) ConcIusion 26 The audit has been conducted in accordance with SAs (UK&) and the firm's procedures, and our working papers contain sufficient evidence to support the audit opinion. FinaI CompIiation of the Audit FiIe 27 The audit file is assembled and completed within 60 days after the date of the auditors report SA(UK&)230(7)(9)(14)(15). No documents should be removed from the file following this dated. Any documents added to the file after this dated should be initialled, and dated, and an adequate explanation should be documented for their late inclusion. 11/10/2010 Page 15 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 6 31 December 2010 Return to ndex Review of Significant Matters You should: Prepare a memorandum of significant matters or Use the template memorandum of significant matters supplied as a Word document with this pack. 11/10/2010 Page 16 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 7 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity - Performance MateriaIity - InitiaIs Date Review of Communications to Those Charged With Governance Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe / Comment InitiaIs Date 1 2 3 Matters to be communicated with those charged with governance No matter arising Communication required oraIIy onIy* Communication required in writing Reference 1 The auditors views about significant qualitative aspects of the entity's accounting practices including accounting policies, accounting estimates and financial statement disclosures. Where applicable, explain to those charged with governance why the auditor considers a significant accounting practice, that is acceptable under the applicable financial reporting framework, not to be most appropriate to the particular circumstances of the entity; SA(UK&)260(16a) 2 Significant difficulties, if any, encountered during the audit; SA(UK&)260(16b) 3 Significant matters, if any, arising from the audit that were discussed, or subject to correspondence with management; SA(UK&)260(16c) 4 Details resulting in a material misstatement resulting from fraud or a suspected fraud; SA(UK&)240(21)(38c)(40)(41)(42) 5 Details surrounding the possible non-compliance with laws and regulations; SA(UK&)250(14)(19)(22)(23)(24) 6 Care is needed to ensure that the client is not "tipped off in the UK or an "investigation prejudiced in the RO where a money laundering suspicion report is made. 7 nstances where the auditor concludes that managements refusal to allow the auditor to send a confirmation request is unreasonable; SA(UK&)505(9) 8 nstances where the auditor obtains audit evidence that the opening balances contain misstatements that could materially affect the current periods financial statements; SA(UK&)510(7) 9 Significant matters arising during the audit in connection with the entity's related parties; SA(UK&)550(27) 10 Details of material subsequent events; SA(UK&)560(7)(10)(13)(14)(17) 11 Conditions identified during the course of the audit that may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern; SA(UK&)570(23) 12 Details of a material misstatement that exists and affects the prior period financial statements; SA(UK&)710(18) Determine the appropriate person(s) within the entity's governance structure with whom to communicate. SA(UK&)260(11)(12)(13) Discuss the points with management, document the recommendations made and the solutions agreed upon. Evaluate whether the two-way communication between the auditor and those charged with governance has been adequate for the purpose of the audit. f it has not, evaluate the effect, if any, on the assessment of the risks of material misstatement and ability to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence, and take appropriate action. SA(UK&)260(22) The foIIowing programme has been drafted on the assumption that the entity's management and those charged with governance are one and the same. If this is not the case in the current audit pIease refer to the ISAs for further guidance. Communications shaII be made with those charged with governance on a timeIy basis. Note that for periods ending on or after 15 December 2010, it is no Ionger necessary to issue a Letter to Those Charged with Governance for every audit. The auditor shouId use his/her discretion to determind whether it is necessary to write to those charged with governance. The following is a list of specific matters that require to be communicated to those charged with governance: 11/10/2010 Page 17 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 7 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity - Performance MateriaIity - InitiaIs Date Review of Communications to Those Charged With Governance Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex The foIIowing programme has been drafted on the assumption that the entity's management and those charged with governance are one and the same. If this is not the case in the current audit pIease refer to the ISAs for further guidance. Communications shaII be made with those charged with governance on a timeIy basis. 13 Material inconsistencies in other information which is included in a document containing audited financial statements and the auditors report thereon; SA(UK&)720A(10)(13)(16) 14 Uncorrected misstatements, other than those that are clearly trivial; SA(UK&)450(12)(13). See A9.2 15 Expected modifications to the auditor's report, including qualification or explanatory paragraph; SA(UK&)705(12)(14)(19a)(28)SA(UK&)706(9) 16 Significant deficiencies in internal control identified during the audit; (These shall be communicated in writing with those charged with governance on a timely basis) SA(UK&)265(9) 17 Other deficiencies in internal control identified during the audit that have not been communicated to management by other parties and that, in the auditor's professional judgement, are of sufficient importance to merit management attention; SA(UK&)265(10) 18 Matters of governance interest, including ethical matters; 19 Any other relevant matters. Where a Ietter is sent: Date Sent InitiaIs a) Matters arising discussed with client on: b) Letter to Those Charged With Governance drafted: c) Letter to Those Charged With Governance sent to client: d) Letter to Those Charged With Governance responses received from client *Where matters required by SA(UK&)260 to be communicated are communicated orally include them in the audit documentation and when and to whom they were communicated. Where matters have been communicated in writing, retain a copy of the communication as part of the audit documentation. SA(UK&)260(23) *Communicate in writing with those charged with governance regarding significant findings from the audit if, in the auditor's professional judgement, oral communication would not be adequate. SA(UK&)260(19) 11/10/2010 Page 18 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 8 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity - Performance MateriaIity - InitiaIs Date Letter of Representation Review Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe / Comment InitiaIs Date 1 The following is a list of the areas where written representations are required from management in accordance with other SAs. SA(UK&)580(Appendix 1). f in addition to these representations, it is determined that it is necessary to obtain more written representations to support other audit evidence relevant to the financial statements, request such other representations. SA(UK&)580(13) a (i) Request from management a written representation that it has fulfilled its responsibility for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework. SA(UK&)580(9)(10) (ii) Request management to give a written representation that it has provided the auditor with all the relevant information and access as agreed in the terms of the audit engagement and all transactions have been recorded and reflected in the financial statements. SA(UK&)580(11)(12) (iii) The responsibility of those charged with governance is required to be described in the letter of representation. SA(UK&)580(11) b (i) acknowledging responsibility for the design and implementation of internal control to prevent and detect fraud; (ii) disclosure to the auditor the results of its assessment of the risk that the financial statements may be materially mis-stated as a result of fraud; (iii) disclosure of its knowledge of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the entity involving management, or employees who have significant roles in internal control or others where the fraud could have a material effect on the financial statements; and (iv) disclosure of its knowledge of any allegations of fraud, or suspected fraud, affecting the entity's financial statements communicated by employees, former employees, analysts, regulators or others. SA(UK&)240(90) c All known instances of non-compliance or suspected non- compliance with laws and regulations who's effects should be considered when preparing the financial statements have been disclosed to the auditors. d They believe the effects of uncorrected misstatements are immaterial, individually and in aggregate, to the financial statements as a whole. A summary of the misstatements shall be included in or attached to the written representation. e All known litigations and claims whose effects should be considered when preparing the financial statements have been disclosed to the auditor and accounted for and disclosed in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework. AIthough written representations provide necessary audit evidence, they support other audit evidence obtained and do not on their own provide sufficient appropriate audit evidence about any of the matters with which they deaI. The Letter of Representation shouId be taiIored to the requirements of this audit. Specific references to baIances, transactions and amounts, etc, are better than generaI representations. ISA(UK&I)240(39) -The auditors responsibiIity reIating to fraud in an audit of financiaI statements ISA(UK&I)580 -ResponsibiIity for the financiaI statements ISA(UK&I)250(16) - Consideration of Iaws and reguIations in an audit of financiaI statements ISA(UK&I)450(14) - EvaIuation of misstatements identified during the audit ISA(UK&I)501(12) - Audit Evidence - Specific considerations for seIected items 11/10/2010 Page 19 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 8 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity - Performance MateriaIity - InitiaIs Date Letter of Representation Review Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe / Comment InitiaIs Date AIthough written representations provide necessary audit evidence, they support other audit evidence obtained and do not on their own provide sufficient appropriate audit evidence about any of the matters with which they deaI. f They believe the significant assumptions used in making accounting estimates are reasonable. g They have disclosed to the auditor the identity of the entity's related parties and all the related party relationships and transactions of which they are aware and they have appropriately accounted for and disclosed such relationships and transactions. h All events occurring subsequent to the date of the financial statements which requires adjustment and or disclosure have been adjusted or disclosed. i Plans for future action and the feasibility of these plans. j Any restatement made to correct a material misstatement in prior periods financial statements that affect the comparative information. 2 The date of the written representations shall be as near as practicable to, but not after, the date of the auditor's report on the financial statements and shall be for all financial statements and periods referred to in the auditor's report SA(UK&)580(14) 3 Written representations are in the form of a representation letter addressed to the auditor. SA(UK&)580(15) 4 f there are concerns surrounding the integrity or diligence of management, determine the effect that such concerns may have on the reliability of representations and audit evidence in general. SA(UK&)580(16) 5 f written representations are inconsistent with other audit evidence perform additional audit procedures to attempt to resolve the matter. f the matter remains unresolved determine the effect that this may have on the reliability of representations and audit evidence in general. SA(UK&)580(17) 6 f it is concluded that written representations are not reliable take appropriate action including determining the possible effect on the opinion in the auditor's report in accordance with SA(UK&)705. SA(UK&)580(18) 7 f management does not provide one or more of the requested written representations discuss the matter with management, evaluate the integrity of management, evaluate the effect that this may have on the reliability of representations and audit evidence in general and take appropriate actions, including determining the possible effect on the opinion in the auditor's report. SA(UK&)580(19) 8 Disclaim an opinion on the financial statements if there is sufficient doubt about the integrity of management such that written representations are not reliable or if management does not provide the written representations required. SA(UK&)580(20) ISA(UK&I)560(9) - Subsequent events ISA(UK&I)570(16e) - Going concern ISA(UK&I)540(22) - Auditing accounting estimates, incIuding fair vaIue accounting estimates and reIated discIosures ISA(UK&I)710(9) - Comparative information - corresponding figures and comparative financiaI statements ISA(UK&I)550(26) - ReIated parties 11/10/2010 Page 20 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 9.1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date SUMMARY OF ERRORS Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Sch Ref. C C C C C C TotaI: - - - - - - For example: Tangible Fixed Assets nvestments RESULTS Audit materiality: 0 Performance materiality: 0 Specific materiality (see definition on B3): Audit balance A 0 Audit balance B The aggregate of uncorrected misstatements is/is not considered to be material. (Delete as appropriate) Materiality for the audit should/should not be reassessed as a result of errors found. (Delete as appropriate) The audit Materiality level set at planning and updated as appropriate is as noted below: All errors and deviations must be recorded and comments noted as to the consequences of the error. f adjustments are made then this should be noted accordingly. Unadjusted errors brought forward from the previous period which do not reverse (i.e. have a cumulative effect) should also be included on this schedule. Record the reference and an actual (that is an established) or known amount. Where an error has been found as a result of sampling techniques, the error will need extrapolating (projecting) in order to impute sample findings to the whole population. Unadjusted B/S Effect PotentiaI Adjusting JournaIs Nature of and Reason for Error or Deviation ActuaI Error Projected Error Unadjusted Profit Effect 11/10/2010 Page 21 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 9.2 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity - Performance MateriaIity - InitiaIs Date Summary of Errors Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe / Comment InitiaIs Date 1 Communicate on a timely basis all misstatements accumulated during the audit with the appropriate level of management, unless prohibited by law or regulation. SA(UK&)450(8) A7 2 f management refuses to correct some or all of the misstatements communicated, obtain an understanding of managements reasons for not making the corrections and take that understanding into account when evaluating whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement. SA(UK&)450(9) 3 Reassess materiality in light of the misstatements accumulated during the audit. SA(UK&)450(10) A9.1 4 Communicate with those charged with governance uncorrected misstatements and the effect that they may have on the opinion in the auditors report, unless prohibited by law or regulation. Request that uncorrected misstatements be corrected. SA(UK&)450(12) A7 5 Communicate with those charged with governance the effect of uncorrected misstatements related to prior periods on the relevant classes of transactions, account balances or disclosures, and the financial statements as a whole. SA(UK&)450(13) CONCLUSION Communication and correction of misstatements EvaIuating the effect of uncorrected misstatements Date Accountant in charge: Signed Date Reviewer: Signed Communication with those charged with governance Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that the errors noted have been appropriately accounted for in the financial statements. 11/10/2010 Page 22 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 10.1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Review of FinanciaI Statements and FinaI AnaIyticaI Review Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe / Comment InitiaIs Date 1. Accounting estimates and Areas of Judgement: Consider any accounting estimates or significant areas of judgement in the financial statements. For each estimate or area consider whether there is sufficient supporting evidence on file, in the relevant areas, to confirm their reasonableness together with the adequacy of their presentation and disclosure in the financial statements. 2 DiscIosure CheckIist: Where appropriate, confirm that the disclosures are complete, fair and compliant with appropriate legislation and accounting standards by completing an appropriate disclosure checklist. FinaI AnaIyticaI Review 3 Obtain a final draft of the financial statements including the detailed profit and loss account, balance sheet and notes. Compare to the prior year and if available, budgets and forecasts. Calculate key variances. Ensure that adequate explanations have been obtained for key variances. 4 Calculate key ratios such as gross profit margin, debtor days and stock days. Ensure that explanations for variances have been obtained 5 Consider the financial statements as a whoIe. Do the financial statements, as a whole, make sense? Do they tell a consistent story? Are the explanations received consistent with one another? Do the the financial statements adequately reflect the information and expIanations previously obtained and concIusions previously reached during the course of the audit? 6 Do the financial statements contain any Iarge or unusuaI items that were not adequately addressed by standard audit tests or specific tests? f so, carry out additionaI tests and obtain sufficient additional information and expIanations. 7 Does your review of the financial statements reveal any new factors which may affect the presentation of, or disclosures in, the financial statements? 8 Compare the information in the financial statements with other pertinent data, such as pubIished industry resuIts. Does this comparison support the overall conclusion as to whether the financial statements as a whole are consistent with the auditor's knowledge of the entity's business? 9 s there evidence that the financial statements may have been unduIy infIuenced by the desire of those charged with governance to present matters in a favourable or unfavourable light? 10 Conclude on the potential impact on the financial statements of the aggregate of uncorrected misstatements (including those arising from bias in making accounting estimates) identified during the course of the audit and the preceding period's audit, if any. CONCLUSION Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that the above objectives have been properly achieved. Date Accountant in charge: Signed Date Reviewer: Signed 11/10/2010 Page 23 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 10.2a 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date Common omissions from smaIIer company financiaI Prepared by: statements: An Aide Memoir. Reviewed by: RepubIic of IreIand version Return to ndex Yes/No/NA nitials and Date Programme This is not a comprehensive discIosure checkIist. It is intended to be an aide memoir and the questions do not contain aII of the detaiIs that are required by IegisIation or accounting standards. Practitioners shouId ensure that that they have adequate aIternative procedures such as a fuII discIosure checkIist to ensure that financiaI statements compIy with IegisIation and accounting standards. The aide memoir does not address the requirements of the ASB FinanciaI Reporting Standard for SmaIIer Entities (FRSSE). ! Revaluation of fixed assets ! mpairment of fixed assets and intangible assets ! Provisions ! Research and Development 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Have investment properties been separately disclosed? These should be revalued annually and should not be depreciated. Are PAYE and PRS disclosed as separate liabilities in accordance with company law Where loan covenants have been breached, have you considered whether these loans should be reclassified as repayable on demand? Consider whether this matter should be disclosed in a Going Concern note. Are particulars of directors remuneration disclosed in the financial statements? Are exceptional items adequately accounted for and disclosed in the financial statements? f there is an ultimate controlling party? s there adequate disclosure regarding this? ! Hire purchase contracts ! Operating lease commitments? Has a reserves movement note been included? Has a reconciliation of shareholders funds note been included? t may be necessary to recognise preference shares as liabilities under FRS 25. Has this matter been considered? Have related party transactions been fully disclosed? Are creditors greater than one year disclosed as such in the balance sheet? Has the split of loans on the basis of the repayment schedule been disclosed? Has security for bank loans and overdrafts been disclosed? Have all charges over an entity's assets been appropriately disclosed? These should be agreed to CRO records. ! Finance leases Has adequate disclosure been made of : Has adequate disclosures of financial instruments been made? ! Pensions costs ! Leasing costs ! Foreign currencies ! Deferred tax ! Valuation of stocks ! Valuation of work in progress ! Calculation of turnover and basis of recognition of income For example: s there adequate disclosure of accounting policies? ! Depreciation 11 Have fixed assets subject to finance leases or hire purchase been separately disclosed? s there a statement regarding replacement costs in the stocks and work in progress note? Are disclosures of audit fees adequate? Have turnover, cost of sales and gross profit been disclosed in the profit and loss account? Where the company pays dividends, are dividends paid included by way of note? Where dividends are proposed, but not yet approved, these should not be accrued but should be disclosed. Where tangible fixed assets have been re-valued, have adequate disclosures been made of the date and basis of the revaluation and the valuer? Have the historic cost details of these fixed assets been disclosed? 11/10/2010 Page 25 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 10.2a 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date Common omissions from smaIIer company financiaI Prepared by: statements: An Aide Memoir. Reviewed by: RepubIic of IreIand version Return to ndex Yes/No/NA nitials and Date Programme This is not a comprehensive discIosure checkIist. It is intended to be an aide memoir and the questions do not contain aII of the detaiIs that are required by IegisIation or accounting standards. Practitioners shouId ensure that that they have adequate aIternative procedures such as a fuII discIosure checkIist to ensure that financiaI statements compIy with IegisIation and accounting standards. The aide memoir does not address the requirements of the ASB FinanciaI Reporting Standard for SmaIIer Entities (FRSSE). 34 35 36 37 38 39 Have debtor balances been checked to ensure that they are not disclosed as negative creditors and vice versa? (d) the maximum amount of the liability during the period; (k) in the case of directors loans, where advantage has been taken of Section 32 of Companies Act 1990, the aggregate value of such loans shall be expressed as a percentage of the company's relevant assets; (l) any amendment to the terms of any such loans in situations where the relevant assets of the company have fallen, (Section 42, Companies Act 1990) Has a statement been included in the financial statements in relation to transactions, arrangements and agreements made by the company for persons who at any time during the relevant period were officers of the company (but not directors) of the aggregate amounts outstanding at the end of the relevant period and the number of officers for whom the transactions were made? Such a statement is not required if the aggregate amount outstanding at the end of the period for that officer does not exceed C3,174. (Section 42, Companies Act 1990) 33 Are there any post balance sheet events that require disclosure? (g) the amount for which the company was liable under the guarantee or in respect of the security both at the beginning and at the end of the financial period; (h) the maximum amount for which the company may become liable; (i) the amount paid and any liability incurred by the company for the purposes of fulfilling the guarantee or discharging the security; (j) the value of any other transaction not covered by (a) to (i) above; (c) the amount of the outstanding balance including principal and interest at the beginning and end of the financial period; Consider the auditors duties to report instances where there are reasonable grounds for believing that the company or an officer or an agent of it has committed an indictable offence under the Companies Acts. (Sections 194(5) 1990 Act) - See R1 for further details on such offences (e) the amount of interest which, having fallen due, has not been paid; (f) the amount of any provision made in respect of any failure or anticipated failure by the borrower to repay the whole or part of the loan or to pay the whole or part of any interest thereon; Have transactions, loans and guarantees to and from directors/connected persons been disclosed, as required by Sections 41 to 43 of the Companies Act 1990? Such disclosures shall include: (a) a statement of fact that the transaction was made during the period; (b) the name of the person for whom the transaction was made and where that person is or was connected to a director of the company, the name of that director; s there a note of the directors' approval of the financial statements? Have government grants been disclosed? Have pensions costs and accruals been disclosed? Where there is a defined benefit pension scheme, have adequate disclosures been made? Are prior year adjustments appropriately accounted for and disclosed in the financial statements? 11/10/2010 Page 26 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 10.2b 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date Common omissions from smaIIer company financiaI Prepared by: statements: An Aide Memoir. Reviewed by: Northern IreIand version Return to index Yes/No/NA InitiaIs and Date 1 o Third party indemnity (Para 236, CA2006) o Business review (Large and Medium sized) o mportant post balance sheet events (Large and medium sized) o Research and Development (Large and medium sized) o Likely future developments (Large and medium sized) o Policy of payment of creditors (Large companies and plcs) 4 5 6 7 8 9 o Approval and signature The directors report shall contain the following statement: n the case of each of the persons who are directors of the company at the date when this report was approved: so far as each of the directors is aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined in the Companies Act 2006) of which the company's auditors are unaware; and each of the directors has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as a director to make himself aware of any relevant audit information (as defined) and to establish that the company's auditors are aware of that information. f page numbers are referred to in the auditors' report, are these correct? s a cash flow statement required? Programme Consider the need to complete a full disclosure checklist to ensure that the financial statements give a true and fair view. You may want to refer to such a checklist if the answer to any of the following questions is No, or if the circumstances of the company indicate this. This information is included in the financial statements as best practice only. s the "Directors and other information page up to date and accurate? o Results and dividends This is not a comprehensive discIosure checkIist. It is intended to be an aide memoir and the questions do not contain aII of the detaiIs that are required by IegisIation or accounting standards. Practitioners shouId ensure that that they have adequate aIternative procedures such as a fuII discIosure checkIist to ensure that financiaI statements compIy with IegisIation and accounting standards. The aide memoir does not address the requirements of the ASB FinanciaI Reporting Standard for SmaIIer Entities (FRSSE). o Financial nstrument Risk disclosures (Large and Medium sized) 2 s a separate statement of total recognised gains and losses required? f not, has a reference to this been made on the face of the profit and loss account? o Political and charitable contributions o The existence of branches outside the UK (Large and medium sized) Do the financial statements or the directors' report include a statement of directors' responsibilities? Are disclosures of audit fees adequate? Does the directors report include all matters required by law including: o Principal activities, 3 o Large differences between market value and carrying value of land (Large and med 11/10/2010 Page 27 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 10.2b 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date Common omissions from smaIIer company financiaI Prepared by: statements: An Aide Memoir. Reviewed by: Northern IreIand version Return to index Yes/No/NA InitiaIs and Date Programme This is not a comprehensive discIosure checkIist. It is intended to be an aide memoir and the questions do not contain aII of the detaiIs that are required by IegisIation or accounting standards. Practitioners shouId ensure that that they have adequate aIternative procedures such as a fuII discIosure checkIist to ensure that financiaI statements compIy with IegisIation and accounting standards. The aide memoir does not address the requirements of the ASB FinanciaI Reporting Standard for SmaIIer Entities (FRSSE). 11 12 ! Revaluation of fixed assets ! mpairment of fixed assets and intangible assets ! Provisions ! Research and Development 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 10 13 ! Depreciation ! Deferred tax Where the company pays dividends, are dividends paid included by way of note? Where dividends are proposed, but not yet approved, these should not be accrued but should be disclosed. Where tangible fixed assets have been re-valued, have adequate disclosures been made of the date and basis of the revaluation and the valuer? Have the historic cost details of these fixed assets been disclosed? s there adequate disclosure of accounting policies? For example: ! Calculation of turnover and basis of recognition of income o The nature of the concern; Are the tax charge disclosures adequate? Do the disclosures include a reconciliation of profit/loss at standard rate to the actual tax charge? o A statement that the financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis; o A statement of the pertinent facts; o A statement of the assumptions adopted by those charged with governance, which should be clearly distinguishable from the pertinent facts; o (Where appropriate and practicable) a statement regarding the pIans of those charged with governance for resolving the matters giving rise to the concern: and o Details of any relevant actions by those charged with governance. ! Foreign currencies Have turnover, cost of sales and gross profit been disclosed in the profit and loss account? Have investment properties been separately disclosed? These should be revalued annually and should not be depreciated Are creditors greater than one year disclosed as such in the balance sheet? Has the split of loans on the basis of the repayment schedule been disclosed? Have fixed assets subject to finance leases or hire purchase been separately disclosed? s there a statement regarding replacement costs in the stocks and work in progress note? Are particulars of directors remuneration disclosed in the financial statements? s there a concern over the company's ability to continue as a going concern? Consider the need to include an appropriate disclosure note. Best practice is that such a note should include the following: Has deferred tax been calculated and disclosed where material? Has security for bank loans and overdrafts been disclosed? Have all charges over an entity's assets been appropriately disclosed? These should be agreed to Companies' House records. ! Valuation of stocks ! Valuation of work in progress ! Pensions costs ! Leasing costs Are exceptional items adequately accounted for and disclosed in the financial statements? 11/10/2010 Page 28 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 10.2b 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date Common omissions from smaIIer company financiaI Prepared by: statements: An Aide Memoir. Reviewed by: Northern IreIand version Return to index Yes/No/NA InitiaIs and Date Programme This is not a comprehensive discIosure checkIist. It is intended to be an aide memoir and the questions do not contain aII of the detaiIs that are required by IegisIation or accounting standards. Practitioners shouId ensure that that they have adequate aIternative procedures such as a fuII discIosure checkIist to ensure that financiaI statements compIy with IegisIation and accounting standards. The aide memoir does not address the requirements of the ASB FinanciaI Reporting Standard for SmaIIer Entities (FRSSE). 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Ensure that the company's registration number is displayed in a prominent position in at least one of the following - balance sheet, profit and loss account, directors' report, directors remuneration report or auditor's report. (Para 22(3) Registrar Rules 2009) Ensure that a limitation of liability agreement with the auditors, where this exists, is disclosed in a note. (Section 538 Companies Act 2006) Ensure that the financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. ! Operating lease commitments? ! Finance leases ! Hire purchase contracts Have related party transactions been fully disclosed? Have government grants been disclosed? Have pensions costs and accruals been adequately disclosed? Has adequate disclosure been made of f there is an ultimate controlling party, is there adequate disclosure regarding this? Where loan covenants have been breached, have you considered whether these loans should be reclassified as repayable on demand? Consider whether this matter should be disclosed in a Going Concern note. Are prior year adjustments appropriately accounted for and disclosed in the financial statements? Have transactions loans and guarantees to and from directors been disclosed? 26 Have debtor balances been checked to ensure that they are not disclosed as negative creditors and vice versa? Has a reserves movement note been included? Has a reconciliation of shareholders funds note been included? t may be necessary to recognise preference shares as liabilities under FRS 25. Has this matter been considered? s there a note of the directors' approval of the financial statements? Are there any post balance sheet events that require disclosure? 11/10/2010 Page 29 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 10.3 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: FinanciaI Statements CaII-Over CheckIist Reviewed by: Return to index Programme CompIeted InitiaIs Date Yes/No/NA 1 Agree the comparative figures to the previous period's signed financial statements. 2 Read or call over the financial statements in full. 3 Confirm that the name of the company in the financial statements is the registered name of the company per company secretarial records 4 Confirm that the financial year end is correctly stated throughout the financial statements. Where the financial period is not a year, this should be stated. 5 Check the sequence of page numbers is correct, and agree the pages to the index or contents page. 6 Agree all details and amounts from the Directors Report to the financial statements. 7 Has the latest version of the Audit Report been used? 8 Check all tots and cross tots in the Directors Report, the main statements the notes thereto and the detailed profit and loss account. 9 s the Balance Sheet balanced in the current year and comparatives? 10 Check that the numerical sequence of notes is correct. 11 Agree the totals of all notes to the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account and other primary statements as applicable. 12 Check the profit/loss for the year to the reserves movement and the reserve movement to the reserves in the Balance Sheet. 13 Agree the sales, gross profit and other expense totals from the detailed non- statutory profit and loss account to the statutory profit and loss account. 14 Agree or reconcile staff costs and directors remuneration from the statutory disclosures to the detailed non-statutory profit and loss account. 15 Agree the deprecation total from the fixed asset note to the statutory disclosure note, to the detailed profit and loss account. 11/10/2010 Page 30 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A11 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme Schedule / Comment nitials and date Schedule / Comment nitials and date Perform audit procedures designed to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence that all events occurring between the date of the financial statements and the date of the auditors report that require adjustment of, or disclosure in, the financial statements have been identified. These shall include the following: (i) reviewing procedures management has established to ensure that subsequent events are identified; (ii) inquiring of management and, where appropriate, those charged with governance as to whether any subsequent events have occurred which might effect the financial statements; (iii) reading minutes of meetings of the entity's owners, management and those charged with governance that have been held after the date of the financial statements and inquiring about matters discussed at such meetings for which minutes are not yet available; (iv) reviewing the entity's latest management accounts. SA(UK&)560(6)(7) The following additional procedures may also be considered necessary: (i) reviewing cash books, invoices and bank statements; (ii) reviewing cash flows and budgets; (iii) inquiring of the entity's legal counsel concerning litigation and claims; (iv) major contracts; (v) any other sources. SA(UK&)560(7) 3 f subsequent events are identified, determine whether each event is appropriately reflected in the financial statements in accordance with the applicable reporting framework. SA(UK&)560(8) 4 Request management and, where appropriate, those charged with governance, to provide a written representation in accordance with SA(UK&)580 that all events occurring subsequent to the date of the financial statements and for which the applicable financial reporting framework requires adjustment or disclosure have been adjusted or disclosed. SA(UK&)560(9) (See A8) 1 2 FieIdwork FinaI Review Facts which become known to the auditor prior to the date of the auditors report but before the date the financiaI statements are issued 11/10/2010 Page 31 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A11 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme Schedule / Comment nitials and date Schedule / Comment nitials and date FieIdwork FinaI Review Facts which become known to the auditor prior to the date of the auditors report but before the date the financiaI statements are issued f after the date of the auditors report but before the date that the financial statements are issued a fact becomes known to the auditor that, had it been known to the auditor at the date of the auditors report, may have caused the auditor to amend the auditors report, the auditor shall: (i) discuss the matter with management and, where appropriate, those charged with governance; (ii) determine whether the financial statements require amendment and, if so; (iii) enquire how management intends to address the matter in the financial statements. SA(UK&)560(10) f management amends the financial statements, the auditor shall: (i) extend the audit procedures referred to above to the date of the new auditors report and (ii) provide a new auditor's report on the amended financial statements. The new audit report shall not be dated earlier than the date of approval of the amended financial statements. SA(UK&)560(11) f after the financial statements are issued a fact becomes known to the auditor that, had it been known to the auditor at the date of the auditors report, may have caused the auditor to amend the auditors report, the auditor shall: (i) discuss the matter with management and, where appropriate, those charged with governance; (ii) determine whether the financial statements require amendment and, if so; (iii) enquire how management intends to address the matter in the financial statements. SA(UK&)560(14) f management amends the financial statements, the auditor shall: (i) carry out audit procedures necessary in the circumstances of the amendment; (ii) review the steps taken by management to ensure that anyone in receipt of the previously issued financial statements together with the auditor's report thereon is informed of the situation; (iii) extend the audit procedures referred to above to the date of the new auditor's report, and date the new auditors report no earlier that the date of approval of the amended financial statements; (iv) provide a new auditor's report on the amended financial statements. SA(UK&)560(15) (Northern IreIand onIy) 5 Facts which become known to the auditor after the date of the auditors report but before the date the financiaI statements are issued Facts which become known to the auditor after the financiaI statements have been issued 6 7 8 In the UK the detaiIed reguIations governing revised financiaI statements and directors' reports, where the revision is voIuntary, are set out in Section 454 of the Companies Act 2006. There are no provisions in the Companies Acts of the RepubIic of IreIand for revising financiaI statements. 11/10/2010 Page 32 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A11 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme Schedule / Comment nitials and date Schedule / Comment nitials and date FieIdwork FinaI Review Facts which become known to the auditor prior to the date of the auditors report but before the date the financiaI statements are issued 9 nclude in the new or amended auditor's report an emphasis of matter paragraph or other matters paragraph referring to a note to the financial statements that more extensively discusses the reason for the amendment of the previously issued financial statements and to the earlier report provided by the auditor. SA(UK&)560(16) (Northern IreIand onIy) 10 Consider reporting to the members' general meeting any events not reported by management which have come to our attention after the report was signed but before the general meeting. SA(UK&)560(17) CONCLUSION Signed Date Reviewed Date Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that any post balance sheet events, if they exist, are correctly treated in the accounts. 11/10/2010 Page 33 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 12.1 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date GOING CONCERN Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe / Comment InitiaIs Date EvaIuate management's assessment 1 Evaluate management's assessment of the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. SA(UK&)570(12) 2 f management's assessment of the entity's ability to continue as a going concern covers less than twelve months from the date of the financial statements, request management to extend its assessment period to at least twelve months from that date. SA(UK&)570(13) 3 Where cash flows forecasts or budgets are not available, describe what evidence is available to support the company's ability to continue as a going concern. Retain the evidence. SA(UK&)570(13) 4 Consider whether management's assessment includes all relevant information of which the auditor is aware as a result of the audit. SA(UK&)570(14). Period beyond management's assessment 5 Enquire of management as to its knowledge of events or conditions beyond the period of management's assessment that may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. SA(UK&)570(15) AdditionaI audit procedures when events or conditions are identified f conditions have been identified that may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern, obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to determine whether or not a material uncertainty exists through performing additional audit procedures, including consideration of mitigating factors. These shall include: (i) requesting management to make its assessment on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern; (ii) evaluating managements plans for future actions in relation to its going concern assessment. These plans may include - reviewing cashflow, profit and other relevant forecasts with management; - discussing the entity's latest available interim financial statements/management accounts; - reading the terms of loan agreements and determining whether any have been breached; - reviewing directors/shareholder minutes; - inquiring of the entity's legal counsel regarding the existence of litigation and claims and the reasonableness of managements assessments of their outcome and the estimate of their financial implications; - confirming the existence, legality and enforceability of arrangements to provide or maintain financial support with related and third parties and assessing the financial ability of such parties to provide additional funds; - evaluating the entity's plans to deal with unfilled customer orders; - performing audit procedures regarding subsequent events to identify those that either mitigate or otherwise affect the entity's ability to continue as a going concern; - confirming the existence, terms and adequacy of borrowing facilities; - obtaining and reviewing reports of regulatory actions; SA(UK&)570(16) - determining the adequacy of support for any planned disposals of assets. (iii) Where a cashflow forecast is a significant factor in considering the future outcome of events or conditions in the evaluation of managements plans for future actions, evaluate the reliability of the underlying data generated to prepare the forecast and determine whether there is adequate support for the assumptions underlying the forecast. (iv) consider whether any additional facts or information have become available since the date on which management made its assessment; (v) Request written confirmations from management and, where appropriate, those charged with governance, regarding their plans for future action and the feasibility of these plans. SA(UK&)570(16) 6 11/10/2010 Page 34 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 12.1 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date GOING CONCERN Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe / Comment InitiaIs Date 7 Where management's assumptions include continued support by promoters, directors or third parties and such support is important to an entity's ability to continue as a going concern, consider requesting written confirmation from those parties, and obtain evidence of their ability to provide such finance, and a confirmation that they will not withdraw the finance if this would harm the company's ability to continue as a going concern. SA(UK&)570(16) Audit concIusions and reporting 8 Conclude whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. f such an uncertainty exists appropriate disclosure of the nature and implications of the uncertainty is necessary for the fair presentation of the financial statements or for the financial statements not to be misleading. SA(UK&)570(17) 9 f the period to which those charged with governance have paid particular attention in assessing going concern is less than one year from the date of approval of the financial statements, and those charged with governance have not disclosed the fact, the auditor shall do so within the auditors report. SA(UK&)570(17) Examples of events or conditions that individually or collectively may cast significant doubt about the going concern assumption are set out on A12.2 Use of going concern assumption but a materiaI uncertainty exists f the use of the going concern assumption is appropriate but a material uncertainty exists, determine whether the financial statements: (i) adequately describe the principal events that may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern and management's plans to deal with these events and (ii) disclose clearly that there is a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern and therefore it may be unable to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. SA(UK&)570(18) Best practice is that such disclosure should include the following: A statement that the financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis; A statement of the pertinent facts; The nature of the concern; A statement of the assumptions adopted by those charged with governance, which should be clearly distinguishable from the pertinent facts; (Where appropriate and practicable) a statement regarding the plans of those charged with governance for resolving the matters giving rise to the concern; and Details of any relevant actions by those charged with governance. (See also A10.2(a) and A10.2(b)) 11 f adequate disclosure is made, express an unmodified opinion and include an emphasis of matter paragraph in the auditors report. SA(UK&)570 (19) 12 f adequate disclosure is not made, express a qualified opinion or adverse opinion, as appropriate, in accordance with SA(UK&)705. State in the auditors report that there is a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. SA(UK&)570(20) 13 Ensure that the file contains an adequate record of the auditor's evaluation of management's assessment of the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. SA(UK&)230(8) Use of going concern assumption inappropriate 14 f the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis but, in the auditor's judgement, managements use of the going concern assumption is inappropriate, the auditor shall express an adverse opinion. SA(UK&)570(21) 10 11/10/2010 Page 35 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 12.1 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date GOING CONCERN Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe / Comment InitiaIs Date Management unwiIIing to make or extend its assessment 15 f management is unwilling to make or extend its assessment when requested, consider the implications for the auditors report. SA(UK&)570(22) Communication with those charged with governance 16 Communicate with those charged with governance events identified that may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. Such communication shall include whether the event constitutes a material uncertainty, whether the use of the going concern assumption is appropriate and the adequacy of the related disclosures in the financial statements. SA(UK&)570(23) Significant deIay in the approvaI of financiaI statements 17 f there is a significant delay in the approval of the financial statements after the date of the financial statements enquire as to the reasons for the delay. SA(UK&)570(24) 18 f it is believed that the delay could be related to events relating to the going concern assessment, perform additional audit procedures necessary as well as consider the effect on the auditors conclusion regarding the existence of a material uncertainty.(SA(UK&)570(24)) CONCLUSION Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that the accounts should / should not (delete as appropriate) be prepared on a going concern basis. n my opinion the disclosures concerning going concern are adequate. Signed Date Reviewed Date Chartered Accountants Ireland - All rights reserved 11/10/2010 Page 36 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 12.2 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date Going Concern Questionnaire Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme PIanning Y/N FinaI Y/N Comments 1 FinanciaI 1.1 Net liability or net current liability position 1.2 Fixed term borrowings approaching maturity without realistic prospects of renewal or repayment 1.3 Evidence of bank loan covenants not been adhered to 1.4 Excessive reliance on short-term borrowings to finance long- term assets 1.5 ndications of withdrawal of financial support by creditors 1.6 Negative operating cashflows indicated by historical or prospective financial statements 1.7 Adverse key financial ratios 1.8 Substantial operating losses or significant deterioration in the value of assets used to generate cash flows 1.9 Arrears or discontinuance of dividends 1.10 nability to pay creditors on due dates 1.11 nability to comply with the terms of loan agreements 1.12 Change from credit to cash on delivery transactions with suppliers 1.13 nability to obtain financing for essential new product development or other essential investments. 1.14 Substantial sales of fixed assets not intended to be replaced? 1.15 Negotiating a restructuring of borrowings 1.16. Major loan repayments due or refinancing necessary 2 OperationaI 2.1 Management intentions to liquidate the entity or cease operations 2.2 Loss of key management or staff or labour difficulties 2.3 Loss of major market, key customers, franchise, licence or principal suppliers. 2.4 Shortage of important suppliers 2.5 Emergence of a highly successful supplier 2.6 Fundamental market or technology changes to which the entity may be unable to adapt 2.7 Forced reduction in operations due to legislation, regulatory action or other cases 2.8 Dependent on a few product lines where the market is depressed 3 Other 3.1 Non-compliance with capital or other statutory requirements 3.2 Legal or regulatory proceedings against the entity, that if successful, result in claims that the entity is unlikely to be able to satisfy 3.3 Changes in law or regulation or government policy expected to adversely affect the entity 3.4 Uninsured or underinsured catastrophes when they occur. Copyrt Ch Accts re The foIIowing are exampIes of events or conditions that, individuaIIy or coIIectiveIy, may cast significant doubt about the going concern assumption. The Iisting is not exhaustive nor does the existence of one or more of the items signify that a materiaI uncertainty exists. 11/10/2010 Page 37 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A 13 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: THE AUDIT REPORT Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe / Comment InitiaIs Date 2 The report should be presented in accordance with the recommended formats presented in Auditing Practices Board Bulletin 2006/1 (RO) or Auditing Practices Board Bulletin 2009/02 (UK) 3 A modified report (emphasis of matter or qualification) should be presented in accordance with SA(UK & )705 and SA(UK&)706 and Auditing Practices Board Bulletin 2006/1 (RO) or Auditing Practices Board Bulletin 2009/02 (UK) 4 n RO, The Companies Amendment Act 2009 was signed into law on 12 July 2009. As a result the citation "Companies Act 1963 to 2006" changes to "Companies Act 1963 to 2009". The new citation will be reflected in the director's report, the director's responsibilities statement, the audit report and the notes to the financial statements in documents signed on or after 12 July 2009 regardless of the financial period end date. 5 The Audit Report issued in relation to Northern reland companies is signed by the Senior Statutory Auditor in his or her own name. The meaning of the term 'Senior Statutory Auditor' has the same meaning as the term 'Engagement Partner' as used in nternational Standards on Auditing (SAs)(UK&) 6 The user auditor shall not refer to the work of a service auditor in the user auditor's report containing an unmodified opinion unless required by law or regulation to do so. f such reference is required by law or regulation, the user auditor's report shall indicate that the reference does not diminish the user auditor's responsibility for the audit opinion. SA(UK&)402(21)
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet A14 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Fraud Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe / Comment InitiaIs Date ProfessionaI Scepticism 1 Maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit recognising the possibility that a material misstatement due to fraud could exist, notwithstanding the past experience of the honesty and integrity of the entity's management and those charged with governance. SA(UK&)240(12) Audit FieIdwork and ConcIusion EvaIuation of audit evidence 2 f a material misstatement is identified, evaluate whether such a misstatement is indicative of fraud. f there is such an indication, evaluate the implications of the misstatement in relation to other aspects of the audit, particularly the reliability of management representations and the nature, timing and extent of other audit procedures, recognising that an instance of fraud is unlikely to be an isolated occurrence. Review the implications for the audit. SA(UK&)240(35)(36)(37) 3 Evaluate whether analytical procedures that are performed near the end of the audit indicate a previously unrecognised risk of material misstatement due to fraud. SA(UK&)240(34) Auditor unabIe to continue the engagement 4 f as a result of a misstatement resulting from fraud or suspected fraud, the auditor should consider its ability to continue the audit. SA(UK&)240(38) Written representations A8 5 Obtain written representations from management and where applicable, those charged with governance regarding fraud. Communication to management and those charged with governance A7 6 f a fraud has been identified or information obtained that indicates that a fraud may exist, the auditor shall communicate these matters on a timely basis to the appropriate level of management. SA(UK&)240(40). This may be overridden by the auditor's responsiblity to inform regulators. See below. 7 Communications to reguIatory and enforcement authorities R1 R1 Documentation 9 Document the decisions reached during the discussion among the engagement team members regarding the susceptibility of the entity's financial statements to fraud, the fraud risks identified, the associated audit procedures in relation to the fraud risks noted and the results of the audit procedures carried out. SA(UK&)240(44)(45) 10 nclude in the audit documentation communications about fraud made to management, those charged with governance, regulators and others. SA(UK&)240(46) CONCLUSION Signed Date Reviewed Date Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that the financial statements do not contain any material errors as a result off fraud. 8 f a fraud has been identified or is suspected, determine whether there is a responsibility to report the occurrence or suspicion to a party outside the entity. SA(UK&)240(43) Consider whether we have grounds for suspicion of money laundering and the need to report in accordance with the firm's internal anti- money laundering procedures as required by money laundering legislation. n this context have due regard to the risk of the "prejudicing an investigation offence in the Republic of reland or the tipping off offence in United Kingdom/Northern reland. n the Republic of reland, ensure that due consideration has been given to the reporting requirements of an accountant or auditor under S.59 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 where he becomes aware that theft, fraud or other related offences, as defined by that Act, may have been committed. SA(UK&)250A(28). Copyright Chartered Accountants reland 11/10/2010 Page 39 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet B1 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT OR RE-APPOINTMENT Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Where appropriate, ensure there is sufficient documentation on a supporting scheduIe. Yes/No/N/A 2 For new clients confirm there are no matters outstanding as regards the appropriate procedures surrounding the professional enquiry process with the previous auditors? SA(UK&)300(13b) 3 Agree the terms of the audit engagement with management or those charged with governance, as appropriate. SA(UK&)210(9) 4 Does the engagement letter include representation from management in respect of: - Proper books of account (RO) / adequate accounting records(N) have been maintained - Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with rish/UK GAAP (or FRS if applicable) - Adequate internal controls exist to enable preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error - Auditors will be provided access to all necessary information 5 Confirm management has not imposed a limitation on the scope of the auditor's work that the auditor believes will result in disclaiming an opinion on the financial statements. The auditor shall not accept such a limited engagement as an audit engagement. (SA(UK&)210(7) 6 n the case of a new engagement has the previous auditor been communicated with in accordance with relevant ethical requirements? CompIiance with ethicaI standards Integrity, objectivity and independence 7 Have discussions with the Ethics Partner of ethical matters where a difficult or objective judgement is required been documented?. ES1(23) 8 Confirm there are no ethical considerations on prior year's Schedule A6 which should be taken into account? 9 Confirm that the firms partners or employees, including those providing non-audit services do not take decisions that are the responsibility of the management of the audited entity. ES1(30)(31) 10 Confirm no threats to the auditors independence have been identified and assesed when considering whether to accept or retain the audit engagement or to provide non-audit services to an audited entity and when potential threats are reported? ES1(34) 11 Have any potential threats to the auditors objectivity and independence been reduced to an acceptable level? ES1(38)(44) 12 Has the audit engagement partner documented his or her consideration of the auditors objectivity and independence on a timely basis? ES1(64) You may want to ask staff to complete the Staff ndependence Confirmation. See Appendix 4. 13 Confirm there were no direct or indirect financial interests or loans given or business relationships held by a partner or somebody in a position to influence the conduct and outcome of the audit or an immediate family member of theirs? f such interests are held the guidance in ES 2 should be adhered to. ES2 (7)(17)(23)(24)(25)(28)(29)(31) 14 Confirm there were no audit services provided to any entity or person able to influence the affairs of the audit firm or the performance of any engagement undertaken by the audit firm? ES2(34) This checkIist requires to be signd-off by the engagement partner prior to audit commencement. FinanciaI, business, empIoyment and personaI reIationships ScheduIe / Comment 1 Before commencing, confirm whether client is required to have an audit or whether they qualify for Audit Exemption (If client qualifies for Audit Exemption, communicate to the client before commencing audit work) Audit Exemption Checklist RO Audit Exemption Checklist N 11/10/2010 Page 40 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet B1 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT OR RE-APPOINTMENT Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Where appropriate, ensure there is sufficient documentation on a supporting scheduIe. Yes/No/N/A This checkIist requires to be signd-off by the engagement partner prior to audit commencement. ScheduIe / Comment 1 Before commencing, confirm whether client is required to have an audit or whether they qualify for Audit Exemption (If client qualifies for Audit Exemption, communicate to the client before commencing audit work) Audit Exemption Checklist RO 15 Confirm the audit firm has not entered into any agreement with an audited entity whereby a partner or employee worked for a temporary basis as if that individual were an employee of the audited entity? n such situations the audited entity should agree that the individual concerned will not hold a management position and acknowledges its responsibility for supervising and directing the work. ES2(37) 16 Confirm that where a partner or employee returns from a secondment to an audit client, that individual has not been given any role on the audit involving any activity that he or she performed or supervised during the loan assignment. ES2 (40) 17 n situations where a former partner in an audit firm joins the audited entity, confirm that action has been taken to ensure that no significant connection remains between the firm and the individual. ES2 (42)(51) 18 Where a former member of an engagement team other than partner leaves the audit firm and within two years joins the audited entity in a key management position confirm that the composition of the audit team has been reassessed. ES2 (49) 19 Where a former employee of an audited entity, who was in a position to exert significant influence over the preparation of the financial statements, joins the audit firm, confirm that the individual shall not be assigned to a position in which he or she is able to influence the conduct or outcome of the audit for a period of at least two years. ES2 (57)(58) 20 Has the independence of any external consultant involved in the audit been reviewed? Document the rationale for the conclusion reached. ES2 (66) Long association with the audit engagement 21 Have safeguards been applied and documented where the audit partner/independent partner/senior audit staff have served in this role for more than 10 years? ES3(5)(6)(7)(8) 22 Has the audit engagement been assigned sufficient partners and staff with appropriate time and skill to perform the audit in accordance with auditing and ethical standards? This process should be documented. ES4 (5), SA(UK&)220(14) 23 Confirm that the audit is not undertaken on a contingent fee basis. ES4 (10) 24 Confirm that the prior year's audit fee and the arrangements for its payment are agreed with the audited entity before the audit firm formally accepts its appointment as auditor in respect to the following period. ES4 (18)(20) 25 Confirm that in respect of unlisted entities, the total fee income for both audit and non-audit services is not regularly expected to exceed 15% of annual fee income (either of the firm or of that part of the firm in respect of which the audit partner's profit share is calculated) ES4(26)(27). Where it exceeds this limit, the firm shall resign or not stand for reappointment. 26 Where it is expected that the total fees for both audit and non audit services receivable from an audited entity and its subsidiaries audited by the firm will regularly exceed 10% of the annual fee income of the audit firm or the part of the firm by reference to which the audit engagement partner's profit share is calculated, but will not exceed 15%, has the audit engagement partner disclosed that expectation to the ethics partner and to those charged with governance of the audited entity? n such instances the firm shall arrange an external independent quality control review of the audit engagement to be undertaken before the auditor's report is finalised. ES4 (33) Fees, remuneration and evaIuation poIicies, Iitigation, gifts and hospitaIity A4 11/10/2010 Page 41 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet B1 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT OR RE-APPOINTMENT Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Where appropriate, ensure there is sufficient documentation on a supporting scheduIe. Yes/No/N/A This checkIist requires to be signd-off by the engagement partner prior to audit commencement. ScheduIe / Comment 1 Before commencing, confirm whether client is required to have an audit or whether they qualify for Audit Exemption (If client qualifies for Audit Exemption, communicate to the client before commencing audit work) Audit Exemption Checklist RO 27 Confirm that there is no significant ongoing or probable litigation between the auditor and the audited entity. n instances where there is such litigation, the audit firm should not continue with or not accept the audit engagement. ES4 (41) 28 Have the non-audit services that have been provided to the audited entity been documented? ES5(11) 29 Has it been deemed that a reasonable and informed third party would regard the objectives of the proposed non-audit service engagement as being consistent with the objectives of the audit of the financial statements? f not, the auditor shall either not undertake the non-audit service engagement or not accept or withdraw from the audit engagement. ES5(13) Confirm that there are no actual or potential conflicts of interest or any other reason why our objectivity and independence may be impaired? Document any such considerations and any safeguards applied. Consider the following A self-interest threat. A self-review threat. A management threat. An advocacy threat. A familiarity threat. An intimidation threat. Consider the following nternal audit services ES5(44) nformation technology services ES5(52) Valuation services ES5(63) Tax services ES5(72)(74)(76)(82) Litigation support services ES5(88) Legal services ES5(91) Recruitment and remuneration services ES5(93)(95)(99) Corporate finance services ES5(109) Transaction-related services ES5(119) Accounting services ES5(127) Where the audit firm has had a significant involvement in assisting the client prepare the financial statements, consider using the appropriate safeguard of "informed management ES5(26). This could be evidenced by, for example, having a representative of the client's senior management sign off various matters involving subjective judgements made by the auditors e.g. significant journal entries, corporation tax computations, VAT and PAYE workings (not an exhaustive list) and any other matters involving accounting expertise but for which the management must acknowledge ultimate responsibility. 31 Has it is deemed that no appropriate safeguards are available to eliminate or reduce to an acceptable level the threats to the auditors objectivity, including any perceived loss of independence? n such instances the firm shall either not undertake the non-audit service engagement or not accept or withdraw from the audit engagement. ES5(33) 30 11/10/2010 Page 42 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet B1 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT OR RE-APPOINTMENT Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Where appropriate, ensure there is sufficient documentation on a supporting scheduIe. Yes/No/N/A This checkIist requires to be signd-off by the engagement partner prior to audit commencement. ScheduIe / Comment 1 Before commencing, confirm whether client is required to have an audit or whether they qualify for Audit Exemption (If client qualifies for Audit Exemption, communicate to the client before commencing audit work) Audit Exemption Checklist RO 32 Have those charged with governance been appropriately informed, on a timely basis, of all significant facts and matters that bear upon the auditor's objectivity and independence, related to the provision of non- audit services, including safeguards put in place? ES5 (35) am satisfied that: Audit Engagement Partner Date Ethics Partner (if appropriate) Date am satisfied that there are no reasons why we should not accept appointment/re-appointment as auditors to this client. All members of the engagement team have complied with the APB Ethical Standards and Chartered Accountants reland's Ethical Guide. SA(UK&)220(9); have documented all the threats to independence and objectivity, and safeguards used; and 11/10/2010 Page 43 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet B1.1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: AUDIT PLANNING CHECKLIST Reviewed by: Return to ndex Programme Tick if CompIeted 1 Draft the Audit Planning Memorandum 2 Draft the budget for the audit. 3 Ensure adequate time available to meet the following deadlines: - Annual Return Date (RO) / Filing date (within 9 months of financial period end) (N) - Communication of Audit Plan on. - Management Representation Letter Deliverable date.. - Bank confirmation letters sent out on.. - Solicitors Letters sent out on. - Debtors Circularisations sent out on. - Stocktake attendance required on.. - Planned Financial Statement Sign off Date... - Planned Audit Report Date. 4 Confirm the classification of the company as small, medium or large in accordance with the Companies Acts 1963 - 2009 (RO) or Companies Acts 2006 (N). 5 Confirm other deadlines, such as corporation tax filing and deadlines imposed by bankers or the client. Ensure that there is adequate time to meet these deadlines. (See the Audit Planning Memorandum) 6 Review last year's file and bring forward information of continuing relevance. (See the Audit Planning Memorandum) 8 Communicate with those charged with governance the responsibilities of the auditor in relation to the financial statements audit including that the auditor is responsible for forming and expressing an opinion on the financial statements that have been prepared by management with the oversight of those charged with governance and the audit of the financial statements does not relieve management or those charged with governance of their responsibilities. SA(UK&)260(14) Debtors Circularisation Many of these points are covered in the Pro-forma Audit PIanning Memorandum ScheduIe/ Comment Audit Planning Memorandum - Client Work Programme delivered to Client on.. Example Client Work Programme Engagement terms have been agreed SA(UK&)210(9). The terms of the audit engagement shall be recorded in an audit engagement letter or other suitable form of written agreement. These terms shall include the objective and scope of the audit, the responsibilities of the auditor, the responsibilities of management, the identification of the applicable financial reporting framework and reference to the expected form and content of any reports to be issued by the auditor and a statement that there may be circumstances in which a report may differ from its expected form and content. SA(UK&)210(10). See also B1. 7 Bank Confirmations Solicitors Letter Stocktake Attendance 11/10/2010 Page 44 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet B1.1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: AUDIT PLANNING CHECKLIST Reviewed by: Return to ndex Programme Tick if CompIeted Many of these points are covered in the Pro-forma Audit PIanning Memorandum ScheduIe/ Comment Audit Planning Memorandum 9 Communicate with those charged with governance an overview of the planned scope and timing of the audit. SA(UK&)260(15) 10 Communicate with those charged with governance the form, timing and expected general content of communications. SA(UK&)260(18) 11 Adequate "know your client checks of this client have been carried out to comply with anti-money laundering legislation. The assignment team should be aware of the firm's responsibility under anti-money laundering legislation. 12 Carry out a company search. 13 Schedule and hold pre audit meetings with the client. Minute these meetings. 14 f the client carries on a regulated business, prepare/obtain a suitable work programme to cover the professional and statutory requirements. 15 Schedule and hold the Audit Team Meeting. This meeting should be attended by the Responsible ndividual (usually the audit partner). The draft audit plan should be updated, circulated and read by all team members before this meeting. The plan should form the basis for the agenda of the meeting. SA(UK&)300(5) 16 Following the Audit Team Meeting, finalise the Audit Planning Memorandum, the assignment budget and the timetable. 17 Update and change the overall audit strategy and audit plan as necessary during the course of the audit as a result of unexpected events or changes in audit evidence. These changes are appropriately documented. SA(UK&)300(10) 18 f the work of an expert is used the auditor shall evaluate this work. SA(UK&)500(7)(8) Fraud (See aIso the Audit PIanning Memorandum) Fraud: Discussion among the engagement team 19 Discuss with other team members how and where the entity's financial statements may be susceptible to material misstatement due to fraud including how the fraud may occur. SA(UK&)240(15) Fraud: Management and others within the entity Discuss with management and obtain an understanding of: (a) management's assessment of the risk that the financial statements may be materially misstated due to fraud; (b) management's process for identifying and responding to the risks of fraud in the entity, including any specific risks of fraud that management has identified or account balances, classes of transactions or disclosures for which a risk of fraud is likely to exist; 20 Example of a Client Fraud Questionnaire Audit Planning Memorandum Using the Work of An Auditors Expert 11/10/2010 Page 45 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet B1.1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: AUDIT PLANNING CHECKLIST Reviewed by: Return to ndex Programme Tick if CompIeted Many of these points are covered in the Pro-forma Audit PIanning Memorandum ScheduIe/ Comment Audit Planning Memorandum (c) management's communication, if any, to those charged with governance regarding its process for identifying and responding to the risks of fraud in the entity; (d) management's communication, if any, to employees regarding its views on business practices and ethical behaviour.SA(UK&)240(16)(17) (e) Whether they have any knowledge of any actual or suspected/alleged fraud affecting the entity. SA(UK&)240(18)(19)(21) 21 Review the entity's revenue recognition procedures and controls thereon and ensure tests of revenue are completed to ensure that revenue is appropriately stated. Where it is deemed that there are no risks of fraud in revenue recognition, document the rationale for such a conclusion. SA(UK&)240(26)(27) Other information 22 Evaluate whether unusual or unexpected relationships, that have been identified in performing analytical procedures or other audit procedures, may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud. SA(UK&)240(22)(23) Identification and assessment of the risks of materiaI misstatement due to fraud (See the Audit PIanning Memorandum) 23 dentify and assess the risk of material misstatement due to fraud. SA(UK&)240(24)(25) Audit procedures responsive to risks reIated to management override of controIs (See the Audit PIanning Memorandum) Design and perform audit procedures to: (a) Test the appropriateness of journal entries recorded in the general ledger and other adjustments made in the preparation of the financial statements; (b) Review accounting estimates for biases; (c) For significant transactions that are outside the normal course of business, evaluate whether the business rationale of the transactions suggests that they may have been entered into to engage in fraudulent financial reporting or to conceal misappropriation of assets SA(UK&)240(32) 25 Determine whether, in order to respond to the identified risks of management override of controls, additional audit procedures need to be performed. SA(UK&)240(33) 26 Determine overall responses as to how the identified fraud risks will be addressed in the audit. These responses may include changes to the assignment and supervision of staff, increased unpredictability in the selection of audit procedures and reviewing accounting policies and complex transactions. SA(UK&)240(28)(29)(30) 24 20 11/10/2010 Page 46 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet B2 31 December 2010 Return to index Audit PIanning Memorandum An audit pIanning memorandum shouId be prepared in Word, ExceI or simiIar. PIease see the word document incIuded on your CD. The guidance in this word document may be used as a basis for preparing an Audit PIanning Memorandum, taiIored as appropriate to the particuIar audit assignment. It is recommended that the audit pIanning memorandum is prepared using the headings and content given in this word document. See Word Document Attached at Working Paper Reference: Insert Working Paper Reference Here Chartered Accountants Ireland - All rights reserved 11/10/2010 Page 47 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet B3 31 December 2010 MATERIALITY Return to ndex Audit Programme InitiaIs Date 1 Determine materiality for the financial statements as a whole. SA(UK&)320(10) (See below) 2 Determine performance materiality for purposes of assessing the risks of material misstatement and determining the nature, timing and extent of further audit procedures. SA(UK&)320(11) (See below) 3 Determine specific materiality where relevant. (See definition above) (See below) 4 Document the factors considered for determining materiality: (a) Materiality for the financial statements as a whole; SA(UK&)320(14a) (b) Materiality levels for particular classes of transactions, account balances and disclosures (Specific Materality - see definition above); SA(UK&)320(14b) (c) Performance materiality; SA(UK&)320(14c) (d) Any revision of (a) to (c) as the audit progressed. SA(UK&)320(14d) 5 Revise materiality for the financial statements as a whole (and, if applicable, the materiality level or levels for particular transactions, account balances or disclosures) in the event of becoming aware of information during the audit that would have caused the auditor to have determined a different amount (or amounts) initially. SA(UK&)320(12) 6 Determine whether it is appropriate to revise the nature, timing and extent of the audit procedures in light of the revised materiality as noted above in 5. SA(UK&)320(13) This schedule is intended to assist the auditor in establishing a level of materiality for planning purposes, and recording the reasons why that planned level of materiality was selected. The level of materiality used to evaluate the results of tests and especially at the financial statements level must always be a matter for the auditor's judgement. Where appropriate, separate materiality calculations can be prepared for the profit and loss account and balance sheet. Audit PIanning Determining materiaIity invoIves the exercise of professionaI judgement. A percentage is often appIied to a chosen benchmark as a starting point in determining materiaIity for the financiaI statements as a whoIe. If, in the specific circumstances of the entity, there is one or more particuIar cIasses of transactions, account baIances or discIosures for which misstatements of Iesser amounts than materiaIity for the financiaI statements as a whoIe couId reasonabIy be expected to infIuence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the financiaI statements, the auditor shaII aIso determine the materiaIity IeveI or IeveIs to be appIied to those particuIar cIasses of transactions, account baIances or discIosures. (Specific MateraIity) PIanning the audit soIeIy to detect individuaIIy materiaI misstatements overIooks the fact that the aggregate of individuaIIy immateriaI misstatements may cause the financiaI statements to be materiaIIy misstated, and Ieaves no margin for possibIe undetected misstatements. Performance materiaIity is set to reduce to an appropriateIy Iow IeveI the probabiIity that the aggregate of uncorrected and undetected misstatements in the financiaI statements exceeds materiaIity for the financiaI statements as a whoIe. ScheduIe / Comment Audit FieIdwork 11/10/2010 Page 48 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet B3 31 December 2010 MATERIALITY Return to ndex ActuaI Estimated ActuaI This Year This Year Last Year ActuaI Estimated ActuaI This Year This Year Last Year C C C Profit before tax, after adjusting for exceptionaI items and directors' bonuses: % thereof Turnover: Net Assets: Audit materiaIity Performance materiaIity Specific materiaIity (see definition above) CIearIy TriviaI (Amounts that will not be further investigated) Specific materiality (see definition above) Clearly Trivial Prepared by Date Reviewed by Date The above materiality levels were revisitied on audit completion. The following was noted: Prepared by Date Reviewed by Date % thereof % thereof MateriaIity Determination Justification of audit materiality Justification of performance materiality 11/10/2010 Page 49 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet B4 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 Opening Balances/Comparatives InitiaIs Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment 1 Obtain a copy of the opening trial balance and reconcile to the prior period's financial statements 2 Perform checks to ensure that the prior periods closing balances have been correctly brought forward and comply with rish/UK GAAP (or FRS if applicable) 3 Ascertain the consistency of accounting policies, where there are changes - check they are appropriate, have been properly accounted for and are adequately presented and disclosed 4 Where there were issues noted in the prior period (i.e. report qualified - refer to Audit Planning Memorandum or update if necessary), consider whether this has been resolved in the current period CompIete remainder beIow onIy if cIient is new otherwise mark not- appIicabIe: 5 Where the client is new, perform tests to obtain reasonable assurance that the opening balances do not contain material misstatements that impact on the current years financial statements this may involve reviewing the past auditors working papers (if access can be gained), prior year signed audit report and financial statements, etc. 6 Review prior year audit opinion and consider implications (in accordance with SA 510) on the current year audit in respect of any: (a) Limitation of scope (b) Emphasis of Matter (c) Adverse Opinion (d) Any other modification 7 Where the client is new, and no audit has occurred in the past, tests are required to obtain reasonable assurance that the opening balances are free from material misstatement. 8 f sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the opening balances cannot be obtained the auditor shall express a qualified audit opinion or disclaim an opinion on the financial statements, as appropriate, in accordance with SA(UK&)705. SA(UK&)510(10) 9 f the prior period's financial statements were unaudited, state in an other matter paragraph in the auditor's report that the corresponding figures are unaudited. This does not relieve the auditor of the requirement to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence that the opening balances do not contain material misstatements that materially affect the current period's financial statements. SA(UK&)710(14) ConcIusion 1 2 3 Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Reviewer Date Subject to matters for attention of reviewer, have obtained reasonable assurance that opening balances Are completely and accurately recorded. Are correctly stated in the financial statements. Are adequately disclosed in the financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied. 11/10/2010 Page 50 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet B5 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date PLANNING Prepared by: Audit Exemption - RepubIic of IreIand Companies Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme Yes/No/NA For the current and previous year all of the following must apply Turnover must not be more than C7,300,000* on an annualised basis The company must have a gross balance sheet total of not more than C3,650,000* The company must have fifty staff or fewer Confirm that the company is not a subsidiary or a parent undertaking Check that the annual returns were filed on-time last year and will be filed on time this year The company is not a public limited company The company is not a company limited by guarantee** The company is not an unlimited company The company is not an investment business company or insurance broker The company is not a bank or a company of the type listed in the Second Schedule of the Companies Act No 2 1999 2 There are no audit requirements of third parties e.g. bankers: 3 The Memorandum and Articles of the company allow audit exemption 4 Shareholders owning in excess of 10% of the company have not requested that an audit take place, within the previous year or up to one month before the end of the current year. The company and the auditor have completed appropriate documentation required by company law such as: Minutes of Directors Meeting held during the year when exemption is claimed. This must be done every year. Notice of removal of auditor in first year. ConcIude: SeIect one of the foIIowing: The company was audit exempt last year and can claim audit exemption this year; The company can avail of audit exemption and has claimed it this year; The company cannot avail of audit exemption; The company could avail of audit exemption but is choosing not to avail of the exemption. ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Reviewer Date Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude on the company's eligability to obtain audit exemption. * Where in doubt, you should always refer to the relevant legislation within the Companies Acts 1963 to 2009. ** The exemption is not available to companies that are outside of the scope of the Companies (Amendment) Act 1986. Therefore companies not trading for the acquisition of gain by the members including most companies limited by guarantee cannot avail of audit exemption. 1. Confirm that the client company is entitled to avail of audit exemption. Consider company law requirements and other factors including the following: Reference (where relevant) 5 11/10/2010 Page 51 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet B5.1 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date PLANNING Prepared by: Audit Exemption - Northern IreIand Companies Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme Yes/No/NA (b) Turnover must not be more than 6,500,000 on an annualised basis. (c) The company must have a gross balance sheet total of not more than 3,260,000. (d) The company is not a member of an ineligible group. The members of a group qualify for exemption if the group qualifies under the Companies Act 2006 as a small group, the consolidated ('net') turnover of the group is less than 6.5million (or the 'gross' turnover before consolidation adjustments of the members is less than 7.8million) and the consolidated ('net') balance sheet total of the group is not more than 3.26million (or 3.9million 'gross' before consolidation adjustments). (e) A company is illegible if it undertakes regulated investment activities, including being: authorised insurance companies; banking companies; e-money issuers; investment firms covered by the nsurance Services Directive; UCTs management companies (UCTs ~ undertakings for the collective investment of transferable securities); 2 There are no audit requirements of third parties e.g. bankers: 3 The Memorandum and Articles of the company allow audit exemption 4 Shareholders owning in excess of 10% of the company have not requested that an audit take place. 5 Section 475 of the Companies Act 2006 is complied with. This states that a company is not entitled to exemption unless its balance sheet contains a statement by the directors to the effect that the members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the period in question in accordance with section 476, the directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of this Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts and the balance sheet contains a statement by the directors that the company is entitled to the exemption to produce audited accounts . Audit Exemption: The following steps are suggested if you have an audit client that becomes eligible for audit exemption. The steps are set out on the basis that it may be more convenient for the auditor to resign. Alternatively, if the company decides to remove the auditor, then it should follow the provisions of Section 510 of the Companies Act 2006. a) Convene and hold a directors meeting where it is agreed by the directors that the company will fulfil the conditions of Subsection 2 of Section 477 of the Companies Acts 2006 relating to the exemption from audit for small companies; b) The company secretary should write to the auditors to notify them of the decision to avail of audit exemption. t is suggested that a copy of the board minute should be enclosed with the letter; c) The auditors should send the notice of resignation letter to the company within 14 days and to the Registrar of Companies within a further 14 days. f there are matters in connection with their registration that the auditors want to bring to the attention of the members, then the auditors and the company should follow the requirements of Section 518 of the Companies Act 2006. ConcIude: SeIect one of the foIIowing: The company was audit exempt last year and can avail of audit exemption this year; The company can avail of audit exemption this year; The company can not avail of audit exemption; The company could avail of audit exemption but is choosing not to avail of the exemption. ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Reviewer Date Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude on the company's eligability to obtain audit exemption. (a) For the current and previous year the company qualifies as "small" - that is, it meets two out of three out of turnover less than 6,500,000, balance sheet total less than 3,260,000 and employees less than 50, OR the company is dormant. Reference (where relevant) 6 1. Confirm that the client company is entitled to avail of audit exemption. Consider company law requirements and other factors including all the following: 11/10/2010 Page 52 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet C1 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Internal Control and Accounting Systems Reviewed by: Return to ndex Accounts Preparation () Briefly describe how the financial statements are prepared. (ii) What controls exist in respect of the preparation of year end journals and accounting estimates? Assessment of Accounting System 1. Document the client's internal control and accounting system in the record of permanent information? 2. Record our evaluation of the adequacy of the client's internal control and accounting systems as a basis for preparation of accounts and the audit procedures to be carried out to address the risks from deficiencies identified. 11/10/2010 Page 53 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet C1 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Internal Control and Accounting Systems Reviewed by: 3. n situations where internal controls are being relied upon, test these controls. nternal controls are being relied upon in the following areas: ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Date nternal controls have been reviewed, documented, associated risks identified, and audit procedures planned to deal with such risks. Reviewer 11/10/2010 Page 54 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet C2 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Maintenance of Books and Records Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date Have the company's management or those charged with governance: (a) acknowledged their responsibility for maintaining proper books of account(RO)/adequate accounting records(N); and (b) confirmed that the company has kept proper books of account/adequate accounting records throughout the period in the letter of representation? Ensure that the accounting system is documented in the record of permanent information. Were the books of account/accounting records kept in such a manner that the financial position of the company could have been determined with reasonable accuracy at any time? Note: The production of periodic management accounts of reasonable quality will normally be sufficient evidence. Where periodic management accounts have not been prepared we should set out the factors which demonstrate that the company has complied with this requirement. Review the notes of the system as part of the planning and update as necessary. 3 Do the books of account/accounting records contain the necessary information to enable the balance sheet and profit and loss account (including related notes and disclosures which might impact on the state of affairs) to be prepared in compliance with the underlying legislation? Perform walk-through tests to confirm that the system operates as recorded. 4 Were there any undue delays in carrying out the audit due to omissions or deficiencies in the books of account/accounting records, or inability to gain access to part of the books of account? For all audit areas where control reliance is other than high, plan and perform tests of control as a basis for reduced substantive testing. 5 Were there any accounting breakdowns during the period? Record deficiencies in the system in order to communicate them to the client. 6 Were there any instances of undue delays in processing transactions? Ensure that the accounting system has been assessed within the audit working papers. 7 Were there any audit adjustments to the draft financial statements which might suggest that transactions were not recorded in a timely manner? 8 Were the entries to the books of account/accounting records made on a basis consistent with the previous period? 9 Do receipt and payment records, with related vouchers, adequately explain the nature of the company's transactions? 10 Do the books of account/accounting records record the company's assets and liabilities in sufficient detail? 11 Were details of suppliers and description of goods and details of customers and description of goods (except for ordinary retail cash sales) recorded in the books of account/accounting records (if the company's business involved dealing in goods)? 12 Has a record of invoices relating to purchases of goods and sales of goods (except for ordinary retail cash sales) been kept (if the company's business involved dealing in goods)? (A cross reference from the books of account to the invoice will suffice for this purpose). 13 Have records of stock takes supporting the year-end stock figure, or supporting continuous stock records, been kept? 1 2 11/10/2010 Page 55 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet C2 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Maintenance of Books and Records Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date 114 Has a record of services provided and of invoices for such services been kept? (if the company's business involved the provision of services). 15 Do journal entries with supporting vouchers correctly record and explain the underlying transactions? 16 Do the books of account/accounting records correctly record and explain the transactions of the company? 17 Consider the effect of any of the answers above on our opinion as to whether proper books of account/adequate accounting records were maintained by the company and record your conclusion. Where we form the opinion that proper books of account/adequate accounting records were not maintained: 18 Advise the company in writing accordingly, with reasons for conclusions. 19 n the Republic of reland, notify the Director of Corporate Enforcement of our opinion that the company, or its directors contravened Section 202 of the Companies Act, 1990. (See also R1) 20 Under Section 194 of the Companies Act 1990 (RO only) if the auditor does not receive confirmation, within seven days of notifying the company (step 18 above), from the company's directors that they have taken the necessary steps to remedy the problem giving rise to our negative opinion on the books of account, he shall notify the Registrar of Companies. Amend the audit report to include our opinion that proper books of account /adequate accounting records were not maintained. Note: In the event that the opinion is to be qualified, appropriate consultation required by the firm's procedures should be completed. ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Date Reviewer Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that proper books of account/adequate accounting records have been maintained. 21 11/10/2010 Page 56 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet D- 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity - Performance MateriaIity - InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Intangible Fixed Assets Reviewed by: Audit Programme Return to ndex Important Note - This lead schedule is for general guidance only. It will need to be amended as necessary to reflect the circumstances of the individual audit assignment. Patents GoodwiII DeveIopment Costs TotaI C C C C Cost: 01 January 2010 0 0 0 0 Additions 0 0 0 0 Disposals 0 0 0 0 31 December 2010 0 0 0 0 Amortisation: 01 January 2010 0 0 0 0 Provided during the year 0 0 0 0 Disposals 0 0 0 0 31 December 2010 0 0 0 0 Net book vaIue: 31 December 2010 0 0 0 0 31 December 2009 0 0 0 0 11/10/2010 Page 57 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet D1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Intangible Fixed Assets Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date 1 Assess the appropriateness of the accounting policy and the accounting estimates method for this area. Ensure that the accounting policy is in accordance with accounting standards and applicable law, and that the methods used for making the accounting estimates are appropriate. Obtain or prepare a lead schedule and agree to balance sheet and ensure that it provides sufficient audit trail. D- (i) Agree to nominal ledger; (ii) Agree opening balances to last year's accounts; and (iii) Prepare a commentary explaining the composition of the intangible fixed asset balance and comparing it with prior periods and our expectations. Obtain or prepare separate schedules of: (i) additions in each category; and (ii) disposals in each category. 4 Vouch documentation regarding additions and disposals. 5 Consider amortisation rates in light of events during the period. Compare with accounting policies. Consider whether adequate. 6 nspect or obtain confirmation of documents of title (company's name on the title documents?) e.g. purchase details for patents, and ensure that the entity has valid title. 7 Review the basis of carrying forward expenditure and ensure that it is reasonable, consistently applied and in accordance with the relevant accounting standards. Obtain updated income and profit projections for, for example, research and development and similar types. 8 Enquire of management whether or not they have considered carrying out an impairment review. Consider whether assets are impaired in value and whether an impairment review is required. 9 Ensure financial statements comply with the appropriate legislation and applicable accounting standards. 10 Additional tests/test areas to ensure planning criteria and audit objectives have been met. ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Date Reviewer Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing tests. The foIIowing tests are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that intangible fixed assets are not materially mis-stated in the accounts. 2 3 11/10/2010 Page 58 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet E- 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Tangible Fixed Assets Reviewed by: Audit Programme Return to ndex Important Note - This lead schedule is for general guidance only. It will need to be amended as necessary to reflect the circumstances of the individual audit assignment. FreehoId Land & BuiIdings PIant & Machinery Motor VehicIes TotaI C C C C Cost: 01 January 2010 0 0 0 0 Additions 0 0 0 0 Revaluation 0 0 0 0 Disposals 0 0 0 0 31 December 2010 0 0 0 0 Depreciation: 01 January 2010 0 0 0 0 Provided during the year 0 0 0 0 Revaluation 0 0 0 0 Disposals 0 0 0 0 31 December 2010 0 0 0 0 Net book vaIue: 31 December 2010 0 0 0 0 31 December 2009 0 0 0 0 11/10/2010 Page 59 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet E1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Tangible Fixed Assets Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date 1 Assess the appropriateness of the accounting policy and the accounting estimates method for this area. Ensure that the accounting policy is in accordance with accounting standards and applicable law, and that the methods used for making the accounting estimates are appropriate. Obtain or prepare a lead schedule, agree to balance sheet and provide sufficient audit trail: E- (i) agree to nominal ledger; (ii) agree opening balances to last year's accounts; and (iii) prepare a commentary explaining the composition of the fixed asset balance and comparing the balance with prior periods and our expectations. Obtain or prepare separate schedules of: (i) additions within each category; and (ii) disposals within each category. 4 Vouch as appropriate the additions and disposals. 5 Consider possible unrecorded disposals (e.g. assets scrapped). 6 Enquire if any fixed assets have been improved or constructed during the period. 7 Ensure that all revaluations are accounted for correctly. Ensure that historical cost information is available for disclosure purposes. 8 Enquire of management whether or not they have considered carrying out an impairment review. Consider whether assets are impaired in value and whether an impairment review is required. 9 Ascertain location of title deeds and inspect or confirm details with third party. f these are inspected on a rotational basis, check and note the last year that these were inspected. 10 nspect vehicle registration documents and agree details to company records and ensure that vehicles are registered in the company's name. 11 Physically inspect a sample of items contained in fixed assets and document on file. 12 Consider treatment of any grants received or receivable. 13 Consider the accounting treatment of any self-built assets. 14 Review nominal ledger accounts for repairs and renewals (or similar) for items which should have been capitalised. 15 Review lease costs expensed and consider whether the accounting treatment is correct. 16 Obtain or prepare a schedule of net book value and depreciation of assets held under hire purchase contracts and finance leases. Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing tests. The foIIowing tests are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. 2 3 11/10/2010 Page 60 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet E1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Tangible Fixed Assets Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing tests. The foIIowing tests are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. (a) Consider reasonableness of provision of all depreciation with regard to: (i) Estimated useful lives; and (ii) Residual value. (b) Test check depreciation calculations. (c) Agree total to profit and loss account charge. (d) Challenge estimates made by management. 18 Review relevant documentation to ensure that any capital commitments have been identified. (eg board minutes, after-date review, and enquiries) (See also Creditors Programme) 19 Ensure financial statements comply with the appropriate legislation and applicable accounting standards. 20 Additional tests/test areas to ensure planning criteria have been met. ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Date Reviewer Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that tangible fixed assets are not materially mis-stated in the accounts. 17 11/10/2010 Page 61 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet F- 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Investments Reviewed by: Audit Programme Return to ndex Important Note - This lead schedule is for general guidance only. It will need to be amended as necessary to reflect the circumstances of the individual audit assignment. UnIisted investments Listed investments TotaI C C C Cost 01 January 2010 0 0 0 Additions 0 0 0 Disposals 0 0 0 31 December 2010 0 0 0 Provision for diminution in vaIue 01 January 2010 0 0 0 Additions 0 0 0 Disposals 0 0 0 31 December 2010 0 0 0 Net book vaIue 31 December 2010 0 0 0 31 December 2009 0 0 0 11/10/2010 Page 62 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet F1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Investments Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date 1 Assess the appropriateness of the accounting policy and the accounting estimates method for this area. Ensure that the accounting policy is in accordance with accounting standards and applicable law, and that the methods used for making the accounting estimates are appropriate. Obtain or prepare lead schedules and agree to balance sheet, distinguishing between: F- (i) investments listed on a stock exchange; (ii) other investments; and (iii) unlisted investments. Ensure that the schedule also correctly distinguishes subsidiaries, associated companies and joint ventures and that it provides a sufficient audit trail. Agree to nominal ledger. 3 Obtain or prepare separate schedules of additions and disposals and vouch as appropriate confirming that recognition has taken place in the correct period. 4 Check with an authoritative source that all bonus and rights issues have been accounted for. 5 Obtain and disclose market value at balance sheet date of all listed investments. Agree valuation of investments to an authoritative source. 6 Confirm that the book value/carrying value of unIisted investments is not stated in excess of net realisable value. Obtain supporting evidence for the carrying value by obtaining and reviewing recent financial statements for the investment. 7 Vouch profits and losses on disposals confirming that recognition has taken place in the correct period. 8 Consider completeness of investment income and that cut-off has been correctly applied. 9 Consider permanent diminution in value of investments. 10 Examine share certificates to ensure good title (and test a sample if appropriate). Obtain confirmation from third parties holding certificates of title, details of joint venture arrangements etc. 11 Ensure financial statements comply with the appropriate legislation and applicable accounting standards 12 Ensure investments are correctly analysed between current and fixed asset investments. 13 Additional tests/test areas to ensure planning criteria have been met. ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Date Reviewer 2 Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing tests. The foIIowing tests are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that investments are not materially mis-stated in the accounts. 11/10/2010 Page 63 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet G- 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Stocks And Work In Progress Reviewed by: Audit Programme Return to ndex Important Note - This lead schedule is for general guidance only. It will need to be amended as necessary to reflect the circumstances of the individual audit assignment. 31 December 2010 31 December 2009 C C Raw materials and consumables 0 0 Work in progress 0 0 Finished goods and goods for resale 0 0 0 0 11/10/2010 Page 64 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet G1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity - Performance MateriaIity - InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Stock and Work in Progress Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date 1 Assess the appropriateness of the accounting policy and the accounting estimates method for this area. Ensure that the accounting policy is in accordance with accounting standards and applicable law, and that the methods used for making the accounting estimates are appropriate. 2 Obtain or prepare lead schedules. G- (i) Distinguish between raw materials and consumables, work in progress, and finished goods and goods for resale. (ii) Agree to balance sheet. 3 Prepare a commentary explaining the composition of stock balances and comparing them with prior periods and our expectations. nvestigate significant changes in stock levels and values. 4 Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the existence and condition of stock. SA(UK&)501(4) 5 Complete physical attendance report and trace all items selected at the stock take to the final stock sheets. (See G2) 6 Select a sample of items from the final stock sheets and trace back to the rough stock sheets. (See G2) 7 Test check pricing of final stock sheets by vouching a sample to purchase invoices or costing records. 8 Test check additions and extensions of the final stock sheets. 9 Ascertain and record basis of valuation of work in progress. Test check valuation of work in progress and ensure that: (i) Material costs are correctly recorded; (ii) The allocation of labour hours is correct; (iii) The allocation of overheads is correct; and (iv) The accounting for turnover and attribution of profit in long term work in progress is appropriate. 11 Consider the extent and implication of goods in stock subject to reservation of title. 12 Consider treatment of slow moving and obsolete stocks. Ensure that provisions are adequate and consistent. Challenge the estimation techniques used by management in the calculation of the provision. Consider the outturn of the provision in previous years. 13 Ensure that stock and work in progress are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. n reviewing NRV, consider the saleability of stock. Consider overall stock levels and levels of key items. Review post year end sales of key stock items. G2 G2 16 Ensure financial statements comply with the appropriate legislation and applicable accounting standards. O1 N1 H1 J1 G2 10 Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing tests. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. 14 Where stock is held by third parties on behalf of the company obtain confirmations where amounts are material. SA(UK&)501(8) 17 Review the documentation obtained at the period end physical stock count in relation to the last goods movements (in and out) in the period. Cut-off 15 Where the company holds stock on behalf of third parties such items are excluded from stock. Where material, consider confirmation from the third party. 11/10/2010 Page 65 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet G1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity - Performance MateriaIity - InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Stock and Work in Progress Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing tests. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. 18 Agree this documentation to purchase and sales invoices recorded in the nominal ledger. Ensure that these purchases and sales are recognised in the same period as the stock movement to which they relate. 19 n addition, consider material purchase and sales invoices posted pre and post period end. Agree these invoices to goods receipt and dispatch documentation. Ensure that these sales and purchases are recorded in the correct periods. Contracts 20 Ascertain the nature of contracts, i.e. short term or long term, and ensure that these are appropriately categorised. Short-Term Contracts 21 Select a sample of contracts from the accounting records and discuss the state of progress with the person in charge. 22 Vouch costs incurred to supporting documents e.g. invoices, timesheets etc. 23 Review the allocation of overheads to contracts to ensure the basis is reasonable and consistent. 24 Review the progress on these contracts post period end and evaluate whether the contract is being valued at the lower of cost and NRV. 25 Review the level of provisions to ensure that they are adequate. Long-term contracts 26 Select a sample of contracts from the accounting records and discuss the state of progress with the person in charge. 27 Vouch amounts included in turnover to appropriate supporting documents e.g. surveyors' certificates as being the value of work done. 28 Vouch costs incurred to supporting documents e.g. invoices, timesheets, etc ensuring they are correctly allocated between current and future periods. 29 Review the allocation of overheads to contracts to ensure the basis is reasonable and consistent. 30 Vouch amounts invoiced on account to the sales ledger and ensure the balance/excess on payments to account is correctly calculated and treated. 31 Compare the costs to date against the estimated budgeted cost to the same stage of completion and consider the requirement for a provision. 32 Ensure that any provisions/accruals for foreseeable losses are treated appropriately and consider the need for any further provision. 33 Additional tests/test areas to ensure planning criteria have been met. ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Date Reviewer Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that stock is not materially mis-stated in the accounts. 11/10/2010 Page 66 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet G2 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Stock and Work in Progress - Attendance Substantive Tests Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Test ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date Obtain and evaluate details of the client's planned stocktake procedures. SA(UK&)501(4) Review and confirm that: (i) Client staff are properly briefed; (ii) Proper controls have been set up to cover stock movements and cut- off; and (iii) The overall procedures are adequate and will result in the accurate recording of stock and work in progress. 2 Review the prior period's audit file and/or the Audit Planning Memorandum for major stock lines held, their location and any special knowledge required for identifying stock, its condition etc. 3 Consider whether it will be efficient to combine stock take attendance with physical verification of fixed assets and material cash counts. 4 Attend the clients physical stock counting, unless impractible. Note conclusions drawn from observing count, as to: (i) Care taken by client staff; (ii) Accuracy of recording results; (iii) The execution of the count and the manner in which instructions were followed; (iv) Control of stock movements; (v) Control over issue of count sheets and their return, including ruling off of stock sheets after last item and cancellation of issued but unused sheets; (vi) Recording of damaged, obsolete or slow-moving goods; and (vii) Control over counting to ensure that stock is not double counted or omitted and the manner in which problems were cleared. Select a sample of items from the stock on hand and: (i) Count items and trace to the count sheets, note and reconcile any differences; (ii) f an item looks obsolete or damaged ensure a note is made to this effect; and (iii) Check that enough detail is recorded on the test schedule to ensure that the item can be traced to the final stock sheets. Select a sample of items from the count sheets and: (i) Check to physical stock, note and reconcile any differences; (ii) f an item looks obsolete or damaged ensure a note is made to this effect; and (iii) Check that enough detail is recorded on the test schedule to ensure that the item can be traced to the final stock sheets. 8 Review procedures taken to record the current stage of completion of work in progress and confirm that these are being followed. 9 nspect stock area, and make enquiries of the staff to determine if there are slow-moving or obsolete items of stock. n particular, enquire about and document items stored in relatively inaccessible areas, dirty or damaged items and items with previous year's stock tickets still attached. If stock is materiaI to the financiaI statements, obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the existence and condition of the stock. ISA(UK&I)501(4) 1 At the cIient's premises 5 7 6 PreIiminary Work 11/10/2010 Page 67 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet G2 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Stock and Work in Progress - Attendance Substantive Tests Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Test ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date If stock is materiaI to the financiaI statements, obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the existence and condition of the stock. ISA(UK&I)501(4) G1 G1 G1 12 Obtain a list of completed despatch documents for goods not despatched at the stocktake date and ascertain whether these were included in the stock count. 13 Determine whether items in the goods inward area are included in the stock count. 14 Note the numbers of the count sheets used to ensure that none is added or removed at a later date. Note for audit use: (i) Last sales invoice number; (ii) Last credit note number; (iii) Last cheque number issued on each account; (iv) Last deposit made to each bank account; and (v) Any cheques written but not issued. 16 f the physical counting is conducted at a date other than the date of the financial statements perform additional audit procedures to obtain audit evidence about whether changes in stock between the count date and the date of the financial statements are properly recorded. SA(UK&)501(5) 17 f unable to attend physical stock counting make or observe some physical counts on an alternative date and perform audit procedures on intervening transactions. SA(UK&)501(6) 18 f attendance at the physical stock counting is impracticable, perform alternative procedures to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the existence and condition of the stock. SA(UK&)501(7) 19 Note any apparent new, missing or idle fixed assets and put on fixed assets section of the file. 20 Prepare a file note and commentary on the conduct of the stocktake and include the information obtained above. ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Date 11 Where the client uses numbered goods inward and outward dockets, note the last numbers used before the count commences. Where these are not in use consider and document what other cut-off controls exist. (See also point 15 below) 10 Enquire into stocks held on behalf of third parties and make sure that these are recorded separately. Also ascertain if there is any stock held by third parties and if material, obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the existence and condition of that stock. SA(UK&)501(8) Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that the stock count was appropriately carried out. Reviewer 15 11/10/2010 Page 68 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet H- 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Debtors Reviewed by: Audit Programme Return to ndex Important Note - This lead schedule is for general guidance only. It will need to be amended as necessary to reflect the circumstances of the individual audit assignment. Debtors - Amounts falling due within one year 31 December 2010 31 December 2009 C C Trade debtors 0 0 Other debtors 0 0 Prepayments and accrued income 0 0 0 0 Debtors - Amounts falling due after one year 31 December 2010 31 December 2009 C C Other Debtors 0 0 Called up share capital not paid 0 0 Prepayments and accrued income 0 0 Pension prepayment 0 0 Other prepayments 0 0 0 0 Prepayments and accrued income 31 December 2010 31 December 2009 C C May include, for example: nsurance 0 0 Rent 0 0 0 0 11/10/2010 Page 69 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet H1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity - Performance MateriaIity - InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Debtors Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date 1 Assess the appropriateness of the accounting policy and the accounting estimates method for this area. Ensure that the accounting policy is in accordance with accounting standards and applicable law, and that the methods used for making the accounting estimates are appropriate. 2 Obtain or prepare lead schedules and agree to balance sheet. H- 3 Obtain or prepare an aged analysis of trade debtors. Consider its veracity. 4 Prepare a commentary explaining the composition of debtor balances. Compare balances and debtor days with prior years and with our expectations. Note any significant changes in the ratio of overdue accounts. Obtain explanations of any variations and consider implications for the bad debt provision. Obtain or prepare a schedule of trade debtors: Select a sample and: Confirmation Schedule (ii) verify against post year-end receipts and other evidence of the existence of the debtor. (ii) examine correspondence re disputed balances; (iii) enquire into all significant credit balances; (iv) examine after-date sales credit notes; and (v) reanalyse amounts due from parent, subsidiary and associated undertakings, directors and employees. 6 n the case of each non-response to a debtors confirmation letter, perform alternative audit procedures to obtain relevant and reliable audit evidence. SA(UK&)505(12) 7 f it is determined that a response to a debtors confirmation request is necessary to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence, alternative audit procedures will not provide the audit evidence required. f such confirmation cannot be obtained, determine the implications for the audit and the auditor's opinion in accordance with SA (UK and reland) 705. SA(UK&)505(13) 8 Where no sales ledger exists obtain a list of trade debtor balances at the period end and reconcile this to the supporting accounting records. Where a sales ledger is maintained obtain or prepare the control account: (i) Test check extraction and addition of ledger balances, agree the list to the control account; (ii) Check the addition of the control and check balance to schedule of balances and lead schedule; and (iii) Examine and vouch reconciling entries, adjustments and journals. Ensure there is an adequate explanation. 10 dentify any outstanding debtors in breach of contract and/or late payment regulations. Ensure potential interest is quantified. 11 Discuss bad and doubtful debts with management and review the entity's provisions. Discuss with the client any debts which are outside the terms of trade and unpaid. Evaluate explanations given for not providing against long-term outstanding balances. Examine correspondence where available and always corroborate management assertions.Challenge the estimation techniques used by management in the calculation of the provisions. Consider the outturn of the provision in previous years. Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing tests. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. 5 9 (i) circularise trade debtors, or explain why circularisation is not appropriate 11/10/2010 Page 70 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet H1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity - Performance MateriaIity - InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Debtors Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing tests. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. 12 dentify and verify provisions made for reasons other than the age of debt. Copyright Chartered Accountants reland. All rights reserved Test check invoices immediately prior to and after year end: G1 (i) to ensure they are entered in correct accounting period; and (ii) to ensure stock movement is in correct period 14 Enquire into and verify correct treatment of stocks despatched on sale or return. 15 Enquire into any material receivable balances cleared by journal entry after the period end. 16 Obtain or prepare a schedule of prepaid expenses and : H- (i) compare with previous period (ii) vouch material items to source documentation (iii) consider the reasonableness of other items. 17 Obtain or prepare a schedule of other debtors and: H- (i) vouch to supporting documentation (ii) separately identify loans to employees and obtain written confirmation of movements and balances. 18 Extract as necessary and agree intra-group or related company balances to the other party's accounts, or obtain written confirmation of agreement between the companies, and ensure disclosed. 19 Obtain financial statements for group and related companies. Confirm by reference to the financial statements that intra-group or related company balances are recoverable. Obtain alternative confirmations or audit evidence if the financial statements show deficits or other difficulties in repaying the loans. Consider the adequacy of this evidence. 20 Confirm that intra-group or related company balances are properly presented in the correct part of the balance sheet. dentify any loans due from directors and ensure adequate disclosure of these is made in the financial statements (see also sections A10.2a, A10.2b, R1 &Q1). (n respect of Republic of reland: specifically consider compliance with the relevant sections of the Companies Act 1990 and the possible requirement to report in accordance with the Company Law Enforcement Act 2001). 22 Obtain or prepare a separate schedule of debts receivable after more than 12 months. 23 Ensure financial statements comply with the appropriate legislation and applicable accounting standards. 24 Additional tests/test areas to ensure planning criteria have been met. ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Date Reviewer 13 21 Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that debtors are not materially mis-stated in the accounts. 11/10/2010 Page 71 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet I- 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Bank Balances and Cash in Hand Reviewed by: Audit Programme Return to ndex Important Note - This lead schedule is for general guidance only. It will need to be amended as necessary to reflect the circumstances of the individual audit assignment. 31 December 2010 31 December 2009 C C Debit BaIances: Bank and cash Current account 0 0 Deposit account 0 0 Petty cash 0 0 0 0 Creditor BaIances: Amounts payabIe within one year Bank overdraft 0 0 Bank loans 0 0 0 0 Amounts payabIe after one year Bank loans 0 0 11/10/2010 Page 72 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet I1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Bank Balances and Cash in Hand Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date 1 Assess the appropriateness of the accounting policy and the accounting estimates method for this area. Ensure that the accounting policy is in accordance with accounting standards and applicable law, and that the methods used for making the accounting estimates are appropriate. 2 Obtain or prepare a lead schedule and agree to balance sheet. - 3 Obtain or prepare reconciliations of all accounts held. Check outstanding items to post period end bank statements. 4 Enquire into any items un-presented for a significant period of time. 5 Confirmation Schedule (i) n the case of each non-response, perform alternative audit procedures to obtain relevant and reliable audit evidence. SA(UK&)505(12) (ii) f it is determined that a response to a bank confirmation request is necessary to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence, alternative audit procedures will not provide the audit evidence required. f such confirmation is not obtained, determine the implications for the audit and the auditor's opinion in accordance with SA (UK and reland) 705. SA(UK&)505(13) Consider whether window dressing has taken place. n particular: (i) check that all payments recorded prior to the period end were despatched before that date; (ii) review cash book and statements for significant movements around the year end; and (iii) verify any significant reconciling items reversed in the subsequent period. 7 Where possible, verify material amounts of cash in hand. Consider whether there have been significant cash movements in the period and what further verification work is needed. 8 Review cash book during the period and highlight significant and unusual entries. nvestigate any such items found. Consider checking analysis. 9 Check that the client has authority in the constituting documents for any bank borrowings or overdraft. 10 Ensure that disclosure is made of all bank security. 11 (a) Review covenants in place in relation to bank facilities. Document situations where these have been breached in the period, commitments and security given and implications for the audit. (b)Ensure adequate disclosure of commitments, security and covenants in place, including any breach of covenants noted. 12 Ensure financial statements comply with the appropriate legislation and applicable accounting standards. 13 Additional tests/test areas to ensure planning criteria have been met. ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Date 6 Reviewer Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that cash at bank and in hand, bank overdrafts and loans are not materially mis-stated in the financial statements. Obtain standard bank confirmation and check to reconciliations. SA(UK&)505 11/10/2010 Page 73 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet 1- 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Creditors Reviewed by: Audit Programme Return to ndex Important Note - This lead schedule is for general guidance only. It will need to be amended as necessary to reflect the circumstances of the individual audit assignment. Creditors - Amounts falling due within one year 31 December 2010 31 December 2009 C C Bank and other loans - 0 0 Obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 0 0 Trade creditors 0 0 Corporation Tax 0 0 Social security costs 0 0 PAYE 0 0 Other creditors 0 0 Accruals and deferred income 0 0 0 0 Creditors - Amounts falling due after more than one year 31 December 2010 31 December 2009 C C Bank and other loans - 0 0 Obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 0 0 Government Grants 0 0 Pension commitments 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 AccruaIs and deferred income 31 December 2010 31 December 2009 C C May include, for example: Light and Heat 0 0 Salary Accrual 0 0 0 0 Provisions for LiabiIities and Charges 31 December 2010 31 December 2009 C C May include, for example: Owners contracts 0 0 Other provisions 0 0 0 0 11/10/2010 Page 74 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet 11 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Creditors Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date 1 Assess the appropriateness of the accounting policy and the accounting estimates method for this area. Ensure that the accounting policy is in accordance with accounting standards and applicable law, and that the methods used for making the accounting estimates are appropriate. Obtain or prepare lead schedules showing amounts falling due within one year and after more than one year. J- Prepare a commentary explaining the composition of creditor balances and comparing them with prior periods and our expectations. Obtain or prepare a list of trade creditors: (i) Extract a sample from the purchase ledger accounts and reconcile balances to supplier statements. Where supplier statements are not available test for understatement by an alternative means, such as by circularisation (see Confirmation Schedule at Appendix 3); SA(UK&)505(7) (ii) nvestigate significant debit balances; (iii) Check after-date invoices and credit notes for additional provisions; (iv) nvestigate and explain amounts outstanding for an unusually long period; and (v) Reanalyse amounts due from parent, subsidiary and associated undertakings. 4 f necessary, evaluate whether the results of the external confirmation procedures provide relevant and reliable audit evidence, or whether further evidence is necessary. SA(UK&)505(16) Obtain or prepare a control account where a purchase ledger is maintained: (i) Test check extraction and addition of ledger balances, agree list to control account; (ii) Check the addition of the control account and check the balance to the schedule of balances and lead schedule; and (iii) Examine and vouch reconciling entries, adjustments and journals. Ensure there is an adequate explanation. 6 Review post period end cash book, bank payments, purchase invoices and vouchers to identify any un-provided creditors and/or accruals. G1 8 Enquire into correct treatment of stocks held on sale or return. 9 Prepare detailed schedules of movements on directors' loan accounts and shareholder loan accounts. Obtain directors' own written confirmation of movements and balances. Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. 2 3 5 7 Test cut-off procedures to ensure a liability is recorded for all stock held. 11/10/2010 Page 75 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet 11 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Creditors Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. (a) Agree PAYE/PRS/NC accrual to wages records; (b) Test check operation of PAYE/PRS/NC during the period (including casual wages, if applicable); (c) Reconcile PAYE/PRS/NC control account closing balances to remittances/returns; and (d) Agree revenue payments/refunds to ROS records (RO). (a) Review the VAT returns and reconcile a sample to the accounting records. (b) Test check recording of VAT when testing sales and purchases. (c) Test to ensure VAT returns are completed correctly and accurately and submitted in a timely manner. Review most recent return to ascertain whether returns are up to date. (d) Consider whether any interest or penalties may be due and that they have been correctly recorded. (e) Review any correspondence with customs and excise authorities (f) Reconcile the period end VAT figure. (g) Test for payment or receipt of the balance post period end. (h) Agree revenue payments/refunds to ROS records (RO). 12 Consider compliance procedures (separate checklists required) for VAT and PAYE and PRS/NC. 13 Obtain or prepare a schedule of accruals. J- Compare with previous year. Vouch material items. Consider the reasonableness of other items. For the period after the balance sheet date to the end of the fieldwork scrutinise the following for payables omitted: (i) Purchase day book or invoice listing; (ii) nvoices in process of being passed for payment; (iii) Cash book; (iv) Correspondence with suppliers and enquire of client staff. 15 Ensure that any reconciling items noted in the trade creditor reconciliations to creditor statements are accrued where necessary. 16 Vouch any material other creditors to supporting documentation. 17 Extract as necessary and agree group or inter-company balances to the other party's accounts, or obtain written confirmation of agreement between the companies. 18 Confirm that group or inter-company balances shown as due after more than one year are subject to at least 12 months' notice of repayment. Lease (including hire purchase) and other loan creditors: (i) Obtain copies of leases, loans and hire purchase agreements taken out during the period; (ii) Reconcile balances to control accounts or consider circularising third parties; (iii) Ensure amounts are correctly classified between: (a) amounts repayable within one year; (b) amounts repayable between one and two years; (c) amounts repayable between two and five years; (d) amounts repayable after more than five years. PAYE/PRSI/NIC VAT 10 11 19 14 11/10/2010 Page 76 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet 11 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Creditors Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. dentify, schedule and check disclosure of capital commitments not provided for and which: (i) are contracted for; and (ii) committed but not contracted. (See also Fixed Assets Programme). E1 21 Ensure financial statements comply with the appropriate legislation and applicable accounting standards. 22 Additional tests to ensure planning criteria have been met. ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Date Reviewer 20 Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that creditors are not materially mis-stated in the accounts. 11/10/2010 Page 77 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet K- 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Taxation Reviewed by: Audit Programme Return to ndex Important Note - This lead schedule is for general guidance only. It will need to be amended as necessary to reflect the circumstances of the individual audit assignment. 31 December 2010 31 December 2009 C C Corporation tax 0 0 Deferred tax 0 0 11/10/2010 Page 78 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet K1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Taxation Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date 1 Assess the appropriateness of the accounting policy and the accounting estimates method for this area. Ensure that the accounting policy is in accordance with accounting standards and applicable law, and that the methods used for making the accounting estimates are appropriate. 2 Obtain or prepare a lead schedule showing opening and closing balances and explaining the movements in the period. Agree the opening balances, check additions, and agree totals to trial balance and the financial statements. K- 3 Compare (vouch) amounts paid/refunded with assessments and correspondence. 4 Note the latest period agreed and determine whether further provision is required by reference to nland Revenue (UK/N)/Revenue Commissioners (RO) enquiries and investigations. Copy correspondence to file. 5 Review or check tax computations. 6 Review or check capital allowances computation. 7 Review or check schedules of add backs. Review or check notes to the tax computations: (i) Directors' remuneration; (ii) Analyse excessive or sub-normal charges; and (iii) Any other points. 9 Review or check deferred taxation calculations, provision and charge. L1 10 Perform a reconciliation between the notional tax charge on net profits and the actual charge in the profit and loss account. 11 Reconcile the taxation creditor's and confirm balance's comprise valid amounts. 12 Ensure financial statements comply with the appropriate legislation and applicable accounting standards. 13 Additional tests to ensure planning criteria have been met. ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Date Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. Subject to matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that the tax charge and liability are not materially mis-stated in the accounts. 8 Reviewer 11/10/2010 Page 79 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet L1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Liabilities, Contingencies and Charges Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date 1 Assess the appropriateness of the accounting policy and the accounting estimates method for this area. Ensure that the accounting policy is in accordance with accounting standards and applicable law, and that the methods used for making the accounting estimates are appropriate. 2 Prepare lead schedules. (See also J-) LiabiIities Obtain and check the deferred taxation calculations: K1 (i) the charge to tax is reconciled; (ii) at an appropriate rate; and (iii) consider recoverability if account balance is a debit. 4 Obtain and check the schedules and calculations for any pension liability (or asset) provision and, irrespective of type of scheme, the disclosures. 5 Prepare a commentary explaining the composition of all other provisions balances. 6 Assess the adequacy of provisions and compare them with prior periods and our expectations. Contingencies Review the following with a view to the identification and quantification of any liabilities/contingent liabilities: (i) Board minutes; (ii) Bank letter; (iii) Solicitors letter; (iv) Legal correspondence; (v) Laws and regulations; (vi) Enquire of management; (vii) Accident Log; and (viii) Other sources (specify) SA(UK&)501(9) 8 f a risk of material misstatement regarding litigation or claims has been identified seek direct communication with the entity's external legal counsel. SA(UK&)501(10) 9 f management refuses to give permission to communicate or meet with the entity's external legal counsel or the entity's external legal counsel refuses to respond appropriately to the letter of enquiry or is prohibited from responding and sufficient appropriate audit evidence is not possible to obtain by performing alternative audit procedures, modify the opinion in the auditor's report in accordance with SA(UK&)705(11). SA(UK&)501(11) 10 Obtain from management or those charged with governance a written representation that all known actual or possible litigation or claims whose effects should be considered when preparing the financial statements have been disclosed to the auditor and accounted for. SA(UK&)501(12) Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. 3 7 11/10/2010 Page 80 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet L1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Liabilities, Contingencies and Charges Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. Charges Where securities are given: (i) list aggregate amounts secured; (ii) give general indication of securities provided; (iii) identify assets given as security; and (iv) confirm proper disclosure. See also details obtained from bank letters, Test 10 on 1 12 Ensure financial statements comply with the appropriate legislation and applicable accounting standards. 13 Additional tests to ensure planning criteria have been met. ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Date Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurances has been obtained to enable us to conclude that the amounts and disclosures of liabilities, contingencies and charges are not materially mis-stated in the accounts. Reviewer 11 11/10/2010 Page 81 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet M- 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Statutory Matters, Share Capital and Reserves Reviewed by: Return to ndex Important Note - This lead schedule is for general guidance only. It will need to be amended as necessary to reflect the circumstances of the individual audit assignment. 31 December 2010 31 December 2009 C C Authorised: X Ordinary shares of C1 each 0 0 Allotted, called up and fully paid: X ordinary shares of C1 each 0 0 Reserves and Dividends Share Premium RevaIuation reserve Other reserves Profit and Ioss account TotaI C C C C C 01 January 2010 0 0 0 0 0 Exchange difference on loan 0 0 0 0 0 Transfer from revaluation reserve to profit and loss account 0 0 0 0 0 Retained profit for the year 0 0 0 0 0 Dividends distributed 0 0 0 0 0 At 31 December 2010 0 0 0 0 0 11/10/2010 Page 82 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet M1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Statutory Matters, Share Capital and Reserves Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date Statutory Matters 1 Read the minute book and note any significant matters. Note and confirm with client: (a) Names of directors and secretary; (b) Directors to retire by rotation, if relevant; and (c) Directors' shareholdings at beginning and end of period. 3 Confirm all registers (including directors and their interests) reflect the current position and note any changes needing to be disclosed in these financial statements. 4 Ensure details of any assets charged as security for loans from third parties are disclosed in the accounts. Agree charges to CRO/Company Office records. 5 Check whether any mortgages/charges are correctly registered and /or notices of satisfaction registered, where relevant. 6 Obtain a company search from the Companies Registration Office (RO)/ Companies House (UK/N) and review to determine whether all relevant documents have been filed to effect any changes made during the period (for example, change of company registered office, registration of new directors etc.) 7 Confirm the company has filed an annual return at least once each year on/before the due date. Share CapitaI and Reserves 8 Agree authorised share capital with up to date Memorandum of Association and any special resolutions. 9 Agree issued share capital with register of members. Prepare schedule of directors' interest in shares. (For Republic of Ireland companies, include company secretary's interests). 11 Prepare schedule of share capital issued during the period detailing the date of issue, the consideration and, if required, the reason for issue. 12 Prepare schedules for all classes of reserves detailing movements during the period. 13 Prepare schedule of dividends paid and proposed giving dates of payment and check disclosure in Directors' Report where necessary. Confirm dividends are all paid out of distributable reserves. 14 Ensure financial statements comply with the appropriate legislation and applicable accounting standards. 15 Additional tests to ensure planning criteria have been met. ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Date Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. Subject to matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that share capital, reserves and dividends are not materially mis-stated in the accounts and that statutory books have been properly maintained. Reviewer 2 10 11/10/2010 Page 83 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet N1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Sales and Income Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date 1 Assess the appropriateness of the accounting policy and the accounting estimates method for this area. Ensure that the accounting policy is in accordance with accounting standards and applicable law, and that the methods used for making the accounting estimates are appropriate. 2 Prepare a commentary on sales for the period. Compare result with previous periods, budgets and expectations. Comment upon customer profile, sales mix and trends in pricing. SA(UK&)520(4) (a) Select a sample* of initial sales documentation in accordance with SA(UK&)530(6)(7)(8) such as sales orders, contracts or goods despatched notes and: i) vouch details to invoice and other supporting documentation which proves that the sale has occurred; and ii) agree invoices through to day book, sales ledger, nominal ledger and cash book. iii) confirm that the sale has been recognised in the same period as the expense to which it relates (i.e. stock, deferred expenditure) (b) Consider whether you should review other controls over sales. (c) Conclude on the operation of the controls tested. 4 Consider the possibility of unrecorded sales and any additional audit work required. Does analytical review indicate the possibility of unrecorded sales? Consider the adequacy of controls. 5 Review sales returns, if material. Consider additional audit work. 6 Review other income. f material, vouch to supporting documentation and ensure it is properly disclosed. 7 Compare turnover disclosed in accounts to VAT returns and reconcile any difference. G1 9 Select a number of material sales transactions accounted for in the period before and after the year end and agree to goods dispatch information to ensure that turnover is recorded in the correct accounting period. 10 Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the presentation and disclosure of segment information in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework eg SSAP25 11 Ensure financial statements comply with the appropriate legislation and applicable accounting standards. 12 Additional tests to ensure planning criteria have been met. ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Date *Note on Audit SampIing - Audit sampIing invoIves the appIication of audit procedures to Iess than 100% of items within a popuIation of audit reIevance such that aII sampIing units have a chance of seIection in order to provide the auditor with a reasonabIe basis on which to draw concIusions about the entire popuIation. ISA(UK&I)530(5a) In seIecting the reIevant sampIe ensure that the sampIe is seIected from the entire period. This wiII aIIow a concIusion to be made on the system as a whoIe. The resuIts of the sampIe tests shaII dictate whether further/reduced audit procedures are required. The resuIts of these tests may aIso affect the IeveI of testing required in future audits. Identify aII materiaI sources of income and ensure the foIIowing refIects the audit pIan. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. Consider your reIiance on controIs as documented in C1. Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that the accounting system adequately records turnover in the period and that sales and income is not materially mis-stated and is fairly presented. Reviewer 8 Perform sales cut-off testing. See work done on stock section (G1). Consider other possible cut-off errors eg non stock sales, fees, commissions etc being recorded in the incorrect period. Review material items before and after the year end. 3 11/10/2010 Page 84 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet O1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity - Performance MateriaIity - InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Purchases and Expenses Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date 1 Assess the appropriateness of the accounting policy and the accounting estimates method for this area. Ensure that the accounting policy is in accordance with accounting standards and applicable law, and that the methods used for making the accounting estimates are appropriate. 2 Prepare a commentary on the level of purchases and expenses for the year. Compare results with previous years, budgets and expectations. Comment upon the supplier profile, the expenditure mix and unusual and one-off transactions. G1 (a) Select a sample* of purchase invoices from the nominal ledger: (i) Vouch details to invoice; (ii) Ensure the invoice is properly authorised; (iii) Ensure the invoice is addressed to the company; (iv) Check that the invoice is valid and contains the statutory supplier details (for example, name, address, company registration number, VAT registration number of the supplier); (v) Check that the appropriate VAT rate was applied; (vi) Check the totals and cross totals; (vii) Trace details to goods received notes; and (viii) Trace the payment to the cash book. (ix) Ensure that the purchase invoice is recognised in the same period as the corresponding increase in stock. (b) Consider whether you should review other controls over purchases. (c) Conclude on the operation of the controls tested. 5 Review cash expenditure levels, if material, and consider additional audit work. 6 Review purchase returns, if material, and consider additional audit work. 7 Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the presentation and disclosure of segment information in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework, eg SSAP25. 8 Compare purchases for resale disclosed in the accounts to VAT returns and reconcile any difference. 9 Ensure financial statements comply with the appropriate legislation and applicable accounting standards. 10 Additional tests to ensure planning criteria have been met. ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Date * Note on Audit SampIing - Audit sampIing invoIves the appIication of audit procedures to Iess than 100% of items within a popuIation of audit reIevance such that aII sampIing units have a chance of seIection in order to provide the auditor with a reasonabIe basis on which to draw concIusions about the entire popuIation. ISA(UK&I)530(5a) In seIecting the reIevant sampIe ensure that the sampIe is seIected from the entire period. This wiII aIIow a concIusion to be made on the system as a whoIe. The resuIts of the sampIe tests shaII dictate whether further/reduced audit procedures are required. The resuIts of these tests may aIso affect the IeveI of testing required in future audits. Ensure that the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing tests. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. Consider your reIiance on controIs as documented in C1. Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that purchases and expenses are not materially mis-stated and are fairly stated. 4 Reviewer 3 Perform cut-off tests. See work done on stock section (G1). Consider other possible cut-off errors, eg purchase of non stock items, significant expenses etc being recorded in the incorrect period. Review material items before and after the year end. 11/10/2010 Page 85 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet P- 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Salaries and Wages Reviewed by: Return to ndex Important Note - This lead schedule is for general guidance only. It will need to be amended as necessary to reflect the circumstances of the individual audit assignment. Staff Costs 31 December 2010 31 December 2009 C C Wages and salaries 0 0 Social security costs 0 0 Pension costs 0 0 0 0 Directors remuneration 0 0 31 December 2010 31 December 2009 Management 0 0 Administration 0 0 Production 0 0 Research and development 0 0 Sales 0 0 0 0 The average number of persons employed by the company (including executive directors) during the year analysed by category, was as follows: 11/10/2010 Page 86 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet P1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Salaries and Wages Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date 1 Assess the appropriateness of the accounting policy and the accounting estimates method for this area. Ensure that the accounting policy is in accordance with accounting standards and applicable law, and that the methods used for making the accounting estimates are appropriate. 2 Prepare a commentary on the level of payroll costs incurred during the period. Compare with previous periods and budgets. Comment upon the payroll profile, one-off charges and general level of pay increases/decreases. Select a sample of employees from the payroll records, ensuring that starters/leavers are included, and: (i) Agree employee details back to employee records; (ii) Record how existence has been confirmed; (iii) Check gross pay to records; (iv) Check that all non salary/pay amounts are properly treated as benefits in kind (v) Check the calculation of deductions, BK, PAYE and employers' PRS/NC, pension contributions and net pay; (vi) Check the totals and cross totals; (vii) Check the postings to the nominal ledger; (viii) Check the net figure to the cash book; and (ix) Ensure PAYE/PRS/NC is paid on a timely basis. 4 Obtain details of directors' emoluments, including benefits in kind and pension contributions. 5 Review cash and bank payments for casual labour and other payments not passed through PAYE/PRS/NC system. Confirm their authority and that they are properly paid gross. 6 Ensure financial statements comply with the appropriate legislation and applicable accounting standards. 7 Additional tests to ensure planning criteria have been met. ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Date 3 Reviewer Ensure that the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing tests. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. Consider your reIiance on controIs as documented in C1. Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that employees exist and salaries and wages are fairly stated. 11/10/2010 Page 87 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet Q1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Related Parties Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date 1 Assess the appropriateness of the accounting policy and the accounting estimates method for this area. Ensure that the accounting policy is in accordance with accounting standards and applicable law, and that the methods used for making the accounting estimates are appropriate. 2 Ensure the engagement team's discussion at the audit planning stage included specific consideration of the susceptibility of the financial statements to material misstatement due to fraud or error that could result from the entity's related party relationships and transactions. SA(UK&)550(12) Enquire of management regarding: (i) the identity of the entity's related parties, including changes from the prior period; (ii) the nature of the relationship between the entity and these related parties; (iii) whether the entity entered into any transactions with these related parties during the period and, if so the type and purpose of the transactions. SA(UK&)550(13) 4 Obtain a schedule of transactions and balances with related parties. 5 Review and inspect bank confirmations, legal confirmations and minutes of meetings, to identify possible related party transactions. Remain alert when inspecting other records or documents for arrangements or other information that may indicate the existence of related party relationships or transactions. Examples of these records include the following: Third party confirmations (in addition to bank and legal confirmations); Share register; Tax returns; Returns to any regulators; Correspondence/invoices with lawyers; Pension schemes; Trusts for the benefit of employees and Other relevant documentation. SA(UK&)550(15) 7 f any significant transactions outside the entity's normal course of business are identified during the audit enquire of management about the nature of these transactions and whether related parties may be involved. SA(UK&)550(16) 8 Share relevant information obtained about the entity's related parties with other members of the engagement team. SA(UK&)550(17) 9 dentify and assess the risks of material misstatement associated with related party relationships and transactions and determine whether any of those risks are significant risks. n making the determination, treat identified significant related party transactions outside the entity's normal course of business as giving rise to significant risks. SA(UK&)550(18) 10 f fraud risk factors are identified (including circumstances relating to the existence of a related party with dominant influence) when performing the risk assessment procedures and related activities in connection with related parties, consider such information when identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement due to fraud in accordance with SA(UK&)) 240. SA(UK&)550(19) 6 Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing steps. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. 3 11/10/2010 Page 88 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet Q1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Related Parties Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing steps. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. If reIated party transactions are identified that were not discIosed by management: (i) promptly communicate the relevant information to the other members of the engagement team; (ii) request management to identify all transactions with the newly identified related parties; (iii) enquire as to why the entity's controls over related party transactions failed to enable the identification or disclosure of the related party relationships or transactions; (iv) perform appropriate substantive audit procedure relating to such newly identified related parties or significant related party transactions, for example: - compare transactions identified to other normal transactions to ascertain if at arms length - obtain supporting documentation, eg invoivce, dispatch note etc - review post year end transactions to identify if transaction was subsequently cancelled (v) reconsider the risk that other related parties or significant related party transactions may exist that management had not previously identified and perform additional audit procedures as necessary; (vi) f the non-disclosure by management appears intentional (and therefore indicative of a risk of material misstatement due to fraud) evaluate the implications for the audit. SA(UK&)550(22) For identified significant related party transactions outside the entity's normal course of business: (a) inspect the underlying contracts or agreements and evaluate: (i) whether the business rationale (or lack thereof) of the transactions suggests that they may have been entered into to engage in fraudulent financial reporting or to conceal misappropriation of assets; (ii) whether the terms of the transactions are consistent with management expectations and (iii) whether the transactions have been appropriately accounted for and disclosed in the financial statements. (b) obtain audit evidence that the transactions have been appropriately authorised and approved SA(UK&)550(23) 13 f management has made an assertion in the financial statements to the effect that a related party transaction was conducted on terms equivalent to those prevailing in an arm's length transaction, obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence about the assertion. SA(UK&)550(24) 14 Evaluate whether the identified related party relationships and transactions have been appropriately accounted for and disclosed in the financial statements. SA(UK&)550(25) A8 A7 17 Document the names of the identified related parties and the nature of the related party relationships. SA(UK&)550(28). Also include in Matters forward for next period's audit (A3). 11 16 Communicate with those charged with governance significant matters arising during the audit in connection with the entity's related parties. SA(UK&)550(27) 12 15 Obtain written representations from management and, where appropriate, those charged with governance that they have disclosed the identity of the entity's related parties and all the related party relationships and transactions of which they are aware and they have appropriately accounted for and disclosed such relationships and transactions. SA(UK&)550(26) 11/10/2010 Page 89 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet Q1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Related Parties Prepared by: Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing steps. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. 18 n Republic of reland, consider the legality of related party transactions and any reporting obligations which may arise in accordance with the Company Law Enforcement Act 2001 for example in the event of an illegal loan to a director in contravention of Section 31 of the Companies Act 1990 and the Companies (Amendment) Act 2009. (See also A10.2(a). H1 & R1) 19 For RO, ensure that the disclosure requirements of Section 41 to 43 of the Companies Act 1990 are complied with in relation to the disclosure of related party transactions. (See also A10.2(a)) 20 Consider if there is any evidence of "window dressing transactions around the period end. Follow up any such transactions and ensure that any related party transactions are disclosed. 21 Ensure that none of the audit evidence obtained from other audit procedures is in any way inconsistent with the schedule of related parties obtained. 22 Ensure financial statements comply with the appropriate legislation and applicable accounting standards. 23 Additional tests to ensure planning criteria have been met. ConcIusion Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Date Reviewer Subject to the matters noted for the reviewer, in my opinion sufficient audit assurance has been obtained to enable us to conclude that the financial statements are not materially mis-stated in respect of related party disclosures. 11/10/2010 Page 90 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet R1 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Compliance With Laws and Regulations Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date Request copies of any letters or reports from regulatory authorities including those arising from visits to the clients premises SA(UK&)250A(14)(15), for example: (i) Health and safety; (ii) Environmental health; (iii) Fire inspectors; (iv) Licensing officers; or (v) Other: specify (these will vary depending on the industry in which the client operates). L1 f any breaches have occurred consider: (i) Advising management forthwith; and (ii) the impact on the financial statements. SA(UK&)250A(18)(19)(25) A6 A14 A14 n the Republic of reland, ensure that due consideration has been given to the reporting requirements of auditors under the Companies Acts 1963-2009. Specifically consider whether we have become aware, in the course of our audit, of any indictable offences committed by the company or an officer or an agent of it which are reportable to the Director of Corporate Enforcement under S.194 of the Companies Act, 1990 as amended by S.74 of the Company Law Enforcement Act, 2001. n this context refer also to the Auditing Practices Board Bulletin 2007/02, "The Duty of Auditors in the Republic of reland to Report to the Director of Corporate Enforcement. SA(UK&)250A(28) The ODCE has compiled a list of the indictable offences it considers most likely to come to the attention of auditors in the course of their work. This list is as follows: (nformation Notice /2009/4 Reporting Company Law Offences) ISA 250A distinguishes the auditors responsibiIities in reIation to compIiance with two different categories of Iaws and reguIations as foIIows: (a) The provisions of those Iaws and reguIations generaIIy recognised to have a direct effect on the determination of materiaI amounts and discIosures in the financiaI statements such as tax and pension Iaws and reguIations and (b) Other Iaws and reguIations that do not have a direct effect on the determination of the amounts and discIosures in the financiaI statements, but compIiance with which may be fundamentaI to the operating aspects of the business, to an entity's abiIity to continue its business, or to avoid materiaI penaIties (for exampIe, compIiance with the terms of an operating Iease, compIiance with reguIatory soIvency requirements, or compIiance with environmentaI reguIations); non compIiance with such Iaws and reguIations may have a materiaI effect on the financiaI statements In ISA 250A, differing requirements are specified for each of the above categories of Iaws and reguIations. For the category referred to in (a) above, the auditors responsibiIity is to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding compIiance with the provisions of those Iaws and reguIations. For the category referred to in (b) above, the auditors responsibiIity is Iimited to undertaking specified audit procedures to heIp identify non-compIiance with those Iaws and reguIations that may have a materiaI effect on the financiaI statements. ISA(UK&I)250A(6)(7) 7 Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. 6 n the Republic of reland, consider the reporting requirements of an accountant or auditor under S.59 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 where he becomes aware that theft, fraud or other related offences, as defined by that Act, may have been committed. SA(UK&)250A(28). Copyright Chartered Accountants reland 1 3 5 Consider whether we have grounds for suspicion of money laundering and the need to report in accordance with the firm's internal anti-money laundering procedures as required by money laundering legislation. n this context have due regard to the risk of the "prejudicing an investigation offence in the Republic of reland or the tipping off offence in United Kingdom/Northern reland. SA(UK&)250A(28) nspect legal fee invoices to identify any legal advice taken regarding breaches arising during the year. 2 4 Record any breaches in the record of significant matters. 11/10/2010 Page 91 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet S1 31 December 2010 Audit MateriaIity 0 Performance MateriaIity 0 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Trial Balance Reviewed by: Return to ndex Audit Programme ScheduIe/ Comment InitiaIs Date 1 Check client's trial balance to nominal ledger and check addition of trial balance. 2 Check trial balance to draft accounts and review any post trial balance journals, ensuring that these have been correctly shown on final accounts and included on lead schedules. 3 Check the addition of a sample of nominal ledger accounts for arithmetic accuracy. Ensure that tests cover the whole accounting period. Review nominal ledger accounts for any large or unusual entries and obtain supporting documentation. n particular, consider journal entries and other movements in the following accounts. Explanations should be sought for entries from sources other than those given below: (i) cash/bank other than from cash book and Petty cash book; (ii) creditors other than from purchase day book and cash book payments; (iii) purchases and expenses other than from Purchase day book and cash/petty cash book payments; (iv) wages/salaries other than from payroll records and cash book payments; and (v) debtors and sales other than from sales day book and cash book receipt. Consider whether the company has maintained or provided for the maintenance of proper books of account (RO) / adequate accounting records (N), taking into account: (i) timeliness and accuracy of posting; (ii) the level and nature of the activities (i.e. are the transactions recorded and analysed in sufficient detail?); (iii) adequate audit trail; (iv) any problems encountered during the period; and (v) number of audit adjustments required. CompIetion 6 Agree accounts to lead schedules. 7 Ensure that all errors and outstanding matters are recorded in the review section and that any matters arising which have a bearing on the next period's audit are included in points forward for next period (A3). 8 Additional tests to ensure planning criteria have been met. Subject to matters noted for the reviewer: - the figures in the trial balance agree or reconcile to the lead schedules and the financial statements; - nominal ledger accounts have been reviewed and any large or unusual items have been satisfactorily verified. Name: Accountant in Charge Date Name Date 4 5 Ensure the audit pIan is refIected in the foIIowing. The foIIowing steps are suggestions onIy and shouId be removed or added to as necessary to address the risks of materiaI misstatement identified at the risk assessment stage. Reviewer ConcIusion 11/10/2010 Page 93 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet Appendix 1 31 December 2010 Return to ndex To be sent to the CIient FinanciaI ControIIer prior to the compIetion of the Audit PIanning Memorandum 1 Set out a very short paragraph regarding the principal activities of the company. 2 List the various locations the company operates from. 3 Set out a listing of the laws and regulations peculiar to your business that govern the conduct of your company. n particular, detail any regulatory bodies that these accounts will be supplied to, or separately, any regulatory bodies that you have to report to in order to comply with your industry standards. 4 Draw up an organisational chart on a separate page for the company identifying key persons and their roles. 5 Set out any significant events which occurred since the balance sheet date. f none, please reply none. 6 Set out all related parties with whom the company had dealings with during the course of the financial period, along with the nature and scale of those dealings. f none please reply none. 7 Set out a listing of your top five suppliers and customers for the period under review. 8 Confirm, if appropriate, that VAT and PAYE compliance has been adhered to for the course of the period. 9 f there has been any correspondence or exchanges with the tax authorities in this regard, these should be included. f none, please reply none. 10 Set out what special reporting requirements the various regulators governing your industry require. f none please reply none. 11 Set out clearly the procedures for information technology and manual systems in operation to ensure that the transactions are initiated, recorded and processed correctly. 12 Set out the means for communicating to the directors, financial information, how this happens, when and in what form. 13 Set out clearly how the company has responded to the risks arising from information technology, in particular, disaster recovery, unauthorised access and improper use. Attach copy of your existing plans if any. 14 Set out the directors' assessment of risk of fraud, the process for identifying such risk, and how they communicated this to the appropriate persons within the organisation. 15 Set out a note regarding: (i) Accounting records in use and the (ii) nternal control procedures applied (iii) Along with sample documents for various transactions (iv) A flow chart of the accounting processes. 16 Set out whether there have been any breaches of any laws or regulations governing the conduct of your company. 17 Please detail the reasons for and nature of legal advice taken during the period. f none, reply none. 18 Do the directors acknowledge their responsibility for maintaining proper books of account (RO)/ adequate accounting records (N), and confirm that proper books of account/adequate accounting records have been kept? Answer Yes or No 19 Please set out a summary of the insurance in place under each of the following headings: (i) P.. (ii) Buildings (iii) Content (iv) Employer Liability (v) Liability and Public Liability (vi) Other (Specify) 20 Please detail any changes in your activities during the course of the last period that are fundamental to the operation of the business, if none, please reply none. CIient Work Programme - OptionaI 11/10/2010 Page 95 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet Appendix 1 31 December 2010 Return to ndex To be sent to the CIient FinanciaI ControIIer prior to the compIetion of the Audit PIanning Memorandum CIient Work Programme - OptionaI 21 Were there any accounting breakdowns during the course of the last period? Answer Yes or No 22 Were there any undue delays in processing transactions during the course of the last period? Answer Yes or No 23 Was the basis of accounting consistent with previous periods? Answer Yes or Noo 24 Do the books and records include all assets and liabilities in sufficient detail? Answer Yes or No 25 Do management acknowledge their responsibility for the design and implementation of internal controls, to protect against fraud or error? Answer Yes or No 26 Do management acknowledge their responsibility for the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements? Answer Yes or No 27 Do management confirm that the financial records are complete and accurate? Answer Yes or No 28 Provide a listing of all journal entries included in the nominal ledger along with full narration for each. 29 Provide a copy of the most recent cash flow forecast, budget and projections. Set out the basis for the assumptions of each. f none, reply none. 30 Provide a copy of the current bank mandate. 31 For each director please provide copy of driver' licence/passport (if not on file already). 32 Supply copies of all board minutes held in the last period, if any. f none, reply none. 33 Provide copies of all correspondence and reports during the period from the regulatory authorities, including, but not limited to Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Fire nspector, Licensing Officers and other specific to the industry. f none please reply none. I confirm the replies given and attachments to be true and complete. Financial Controller: Signed.......... Dated........... I have read, understood and agreed with replies and queries. I have informed my co-directors. Director : Signed . ......... Dated.......... 11/10/2010 Page 96 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet Appendix 2 31 December 2010 InitiaIs Date Prepared by: Reviewed by: CIient Fraud Questionnaire - OptionaI Return to ndex Question # Questionnaire #2 Yes No Attendees: Insert Client representative Insert name of auditor conducting interview 1 Do you have any knowledge of any fraud or suspected fraud that could result in a material misstatement of the financial statements? If Yes, please give particulars: 2 Have there been any allegations of fraud within or against the Company during the financial period? If Yes, please give particulars: 3 Have any types of fraud ever occurred within the Company? If Yes, please state what types of fraud have occured: 4 Do you know of any unusual activity relating to making journal entries and other adjustments in the accounts? If Yes, please give particulars: 5 Record Response here: 6 Record Response here: 7 Record Response here: Where do you believe the greatest risk of fraud is likely to occur in the Company? How do you monitor operations and procedures in order to prevent or detect fraud? What controls has management established to manage fraud risks that have been identified, or that prevent, deter and detect fraud?? 11/10/2010 Page 98 S T U D E N T
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W O R K Insert Client Name on Frontsheet Appendix 3 31 December 2010 Return to ndex Confirmation ScheduIe for Debtors CircuIarisation, Creditors CircuIarisation & Bank Letters GeneraI Ledger BaIance Customer Name or Bank Account Reference Ledger BaIance Confirmed Amount Date Confirmed Difference ReconciIed Accepted Exceptions Noted TotaI % of TotaI Confirmed 11/10/2010 Page 100 S T U D E N T
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Page 1 oI 5 A memorandum of significant matters should be compiled, following the steps outlined here, to facilitate partner review. Cross reference the points to the audit file. This schedule can be used as a template for the Memorandum.
!" SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT FLUCTUATIONS IN THE PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT AND BALANCE SHEET, WITH COMPARATIVES, AND EXPLANATIONS. (ISA(UK&I)520(6))
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Page 2 oI 5 2. SUMMARY OF THE KEY ISSUES ARISING DURING THE COURSE OF THE AUDIT THAT NEED TO BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE PARTNER AND DETAILS OF DISCUSSIONS WITH MANAGEMENT OF THESE MATTERS (ISA(UK&I)230(10))
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Section I. Engagement Objectives, DeIiverabIes and Key Dates II. KnowIedge of the Entity III. InternaI ControI Environment IV. Risk Assessment V. Nature, Timing and Extent of the Audit VI. EthicaI and Other Matters VII. Audit PIanning Memorandum Sign off
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The audited Iinancial statements Ior CLIENT NAME will be made available to the Directors at the end oI our Audit (INSERT ESTIMATE OF AUDIT COMPLETION DATE). We will render an opinion on the true and Iair presentation oI the Iinancial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the (Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, or otherwise) and (DELETE AS RELEVANT) COMPANIES ACTS 1963 to 2009 / COMPANIES ACTS 2006 Ior the year ending ENTER YEAR END DATE. Our audit oI the Iinancial statements is to be conducted in accordance with APB International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) Ior audits oI Iinancial statements Ior periods ending on or aIter 15 th December 2010.
Please reIer to engagement (Attach and reference Engagement) letter Ior Iurther outline oI the terms oI our service deliverable to CLIENT NAME.
Engagement Letter is attached at _________ f the Engagement Letter outlines the provision of non-audit services, list here the ethical safeguards taken to ensure that ndependence and objectivity are not challenged. Refer to the Acceptance of Appointment or Reappointment section at B1, point 30. Consider safeguards e.g. When performing Accounts Preparation or Taxation services, the audit partner is/is not involved in making key management or judgmental decisions on behalf of the client and the client has acknowledged this in writing (incorporate into engagement letter)
List the your main reporting requirements oI which you are currently aware e.g. Audit Report, Report to ODCE as consequence oI breach oI Section 31 oI the Companies Act 1990 (ROI), Report under Criminal Justice Act 2003 (NI), etc.
Outline the Key Dates on which deliverables are expected to be completed, Ior example (Delete/Insert as required):
Client Work Programme or audit requirements delivered to client
Communication oI Audit Plan to client
Management Representation Letter
Financial Statement Approval Date
Audit Report Date
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The company operates in the INSERT INDUSTRY industry. Its main sources oI income are Irom the sale of / provision of:
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The company has been in business since INSERT YEAR and has on average INSERT EMPLOYEE NUMBER employees. The average experience oI the staII at management level is X years and the average overall experience oI all staII is X years.
The client has a number oI suppliers, the top 5 oI which are:
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The clients customers mainly consist oI enter business type and the majority oI its revenue generating transactions are cash/credit sales. The clients top 5 customers are:
List top 5 customers by Name and what they buy
The company operates out oI (number) geographical locations including:
List geographical locations, e.g. Galway, Cork, Liffey Valley, Swords, Limerick, The main business objectives oI the client are:
List Business Objectives (Financial and Non Financial)
Finance Factors: The company is mainly Iinanced by Internally Generated Capital (e.g. Revenues)/Bank Loans/Share Capital/Loans Irom Directors/Loans Irom Related Parties (e.g. Parent or subsidiary Company)/Venture Capital/Grant Giving Agencies/etc.
The Key Financial Indicators used by the Directors/management are: List main Financial Indicators per discussion with management, e.g. Bank Balance and Cash Reserves, Gross Profit Margin, Net Profit Margin, Gearing Levels, Return on Capital Employed, Cost Levels, Revenue, etc.
There has/has not been any changes in Accounting Policies during the year. The Iollowing accounting policies were amended during the year:
List Accounting Policies that were changed and state managements reason for change
A copy oI the reviewed prior year signed Iinancial statements is attached at INSERT WORKING PAPER REFERENCE and a Copy oI the reviewed Financial Statements Filed with CRO/Companies House is attached at INSERT WORKING PAPER REFERENCE S T U D E N T
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We have obtained the Share Register and reviewed on INSERT DATE SHARE REGISTER WAS REVIEWED and noted no/the following additional shareholdings:
List Names of other shareholders with holdings >15 and Number of shares held Other Shareholders cumulatively hold X Ordinary Shares, representing X oI the shareholding
A list oI the Key Management StaII and their responsibilities are as Iollows:
List Key Management Staff (including Directors), their respective job title, area of responsibility, number of staff reporting to them. List any exceptions noted.
Main Audit Contacts in CIient
We have agreed with the Board oI Directors to communicate directly with all directors/INSERT NAME OF DIRECTOR.
Following in italics only applicable if not communicating with all directors]It was agreed during our discussions with the BC:@DE C;!@ AF >BD@5EAD on BC:@DE >;E@ AF >B:5G::BAC that all communications to BC:@DE C;!@ AF >BD@5EAD will then be communicated bv )-/H)*7 to the rest of the board. All communications between us and the Board of Directors will be addressed to the Board of Directors and delivered to BC:@DE C;!@ AF >BD@5EAD. This has been agreed in the Engagement Letter/letter dated BC:@DE >;E@ AF I@EE@D attached in working paper reference BC:@DE D@F@D@C5@9
During the course oI the audit we will be dealing with:
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The INSERT CLIENT`S INDUSTRY is currently experiencing many economic challenges/economic growth. In the past 12 months the industry has contracted/expanded/experienced very little growth.
The Iollowing general market conditions are most aIIecting the perIormance oI the company: List top 5 economic or industry factors affecting client (e.g. Credit Crunch has restricted availability of finance; increase in environmental protection legislation has fueled demand for more green efficient product, etc.)
The company has generally responded to these industry Iactors by:
List main responses from client in relation to challenges presented by industry (e.g. Restructured business to cut costs and reduce working capital requirements, disposed of non essential assets, increased credit control activities, increased production of product to meet demand, etc.)
The company has a number oI competitors including:
List clients top 5 main competitors
Other general industry inIormation has been reviewed and attached at working paper reIerence INSERT REFERENCE ReIated Parties
We discussed with management and/or Directors on INSERT DATE and the Iollowing points were noted:
Date of Meeting/Discussion: INSERT DATE Meeting/Discussion Participants: INSERT ATTENDEES` NAMES Meeting Location/Discussion: INSERT LOCATION
Obtained a schedule oI related party transactions entered into during the year, attached at working paper reIerence INSERT REFERENCE OR No schedule oI related party transactions was available, but management and/or directors were aware oI the Iollowing related parties:
List related parties, e.g. Parent or subsidiary companies, transactions with family members and friends, etc., and purpose of transaction or business rationale for engaging in transaction
All/Some transactions were/were not on an arms length basis. Director/management approval was obtained Ior any transactions below an arms length transaction We noted Adequate/Inadequate disclosures proposed Ior the Financial statements Ior related party transactions (in accordance with GAAP (e.g. FRS 8) and Companies Acts requirements) S T U D E N T
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We reviewed prior year Iinancial statements attached at INSERT REFERENCE to ensure related party transactions identiIied are considered in current year audit.
We will conduct our audit and be mindIul oI existence oI other related party transaction based on reviewing minutes oI meetings, scanning listings oI transactions when selecting items Ior testing, Iurther discussion with management, testing material transactions, reviewing solicitor conIirmations and reviewing bank statements, etc.
Related party transactions have been discussed with all members oI the audit team on INSERT DATE (Not applicable iI only one person on audit team in total, i.e. partner/principal) S T U D E N T
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There are a number oI regulatory Iactors relevant to the conduct oI the company`s business. A list oI the main regulations include:
List the main Regulations affecting client, examples include: National minimum wage legislation (ROI: National Minimum Wage Act 2000. NI: National Minimum Wage Act 1998). Companies Legislation (ROI: Companies Acts 1963 - 2009. NI: Companies Act 2006) Tax Legislation Health and Safety legislation Building regulations Criminal and Anti Money Laundering Legislation Etc.
We discussed with management and/or Directors on INSERT DATE and the Iollowing points were noted:
Date of Meeting/Discussion: INSERT DATE Meeting/Discussion Participants: INSERT ATTENDEES NAMES Meeting Location/Discussion: INSERT LOCATION
There were no breaches oI laws and regulations identiIied during the year OR the Iollowing breaches oI laws and regulations were noted by directors/management during the year
List breaches and state whether or not auditor has duty to issue further report and/or impact on audit work FinanciaI Performance PIanning AnaIyticaI Review:
We obtained the draIt Iinancial Iigures Ior the reporting period (draIt Financials or Trial Balance) and Ior the period up to INSERT CURRENT DATE (e.g. latest management accounts) Irom the client and attached at INSERT REFERENCE. Based on this Iinancial data we have conducted a preliminary analytical review and our workings are attached at INSERT REFERENCE.
Based on knowledge accumulated to date, review oI supplementary inIormation (e.g. budgets/Iorecasts prepared by client, review oI minutes, review oI bank statements, etc.) and discussions with management on INSERT DATE the Iollowing main perIormance issues have been identiIied:
List main reasons for performance in reporting period and to date (e.g. Sales have decreased due to significant customer going into liquidation, margins have increased due to increased efficiencies as result of investment in new machine, etc.)
The key Iinancial ratios oI the company are:
! Gross ProIit Margin ! Acid test Ratio These financial ratios have/have not changed in accordance with our expectations. S T U D E N T
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Based on preliminary analytical review we will carry out the Iollowing audit work:
Enter speciIic tests which will be carried out as a result oI the planning analytical review.
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See the Risk Assessment below where these are set out
FinanciaI Performance PreIiminary assessment of Going Concern:
Based on the above planning analytics, the Iact that the company has/has not perIormed as expected, consideration oI industry Iactors identiIied above and objectives oI the business the Iollowing matters will be considered as part oI Going Concern:
List any matters that arise that may lead to a concern over to going concern, Ior example: Management`s expectations and consideration of going concern for a period of 12 months from the date of signing the audit report. The Credit Crunch and the unavailability of finance is a matter of concern for the directors. There are significant distributable reserves available to meet any short term shortfall in expectations Etc.
As a result oI planning analytics and consideration oI going concern to date, the Iollowing areas will be determined a key risk aIIecting going concern, dependent upon materiality.
List Key Risks affecting Going Concern, e.g. Revenue/Turnover, Bad Debts, Impairment of Investment Properties, etc.
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III. INTERNAL CONTROL ENVIRONMENT copyright Chartered Accountants IreIand Understanding the Entity`s Internal Control Environment Section C is used to record the accounting systems in a way that is suIIicient Ior the purposes oI complying with Auditing Standards and legislation.
The Iollowing aspects oI the business operations provide an overview oI the internal control environment in the company:
List main factors of clients control environment, for example: Management are experienced and have been with the company for X years and hold INSERT QUALIFICATIONS Finance Staff/Bookkeeper has been with the company X Years and is a INSERT QUALIFICATION The organisational structure identified in Part II above is/is not complex and management and/or Directors are involved in the daily operations of the business. Etc.
Management attitude to internal control is/is not positive. Management demonstrate their attitude to internal controls by:
List the key controls operated by the company over these key areas 1. Completeness oI Income 2. Approval oI Expenses 3. Payment oI Wages 4. Other key areas
Conclusion: Based on results oI testing perIormed above as at INSERT DATE, we will rely on some/all oI the controls above. Any control deIiciencies have been discussed with management and any signiIicant deIiciencies have been communicated in writing to the directors
List the controls on which you intend to place reliance in your audit.
See the Risk assessment below where our testing of key controls is considered.
Summary of Controls review (subject to test results) and substantive audit procedures:
We have planned our audit procedures to place some/no reliance upon controls (See Controls to be tested above) and perIorm substantive procedures on the areas oI risk identiIied above.
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IV. Risk Assessment Schedule/ References Consideration of matters forward from prior years
The Iollowing matters Iorward were noted in the prior year working papers:
List prior year matters noted in prior year, for example: It was noted that debtors balances relating to XYZ ltd and ABC ltd were over one year old and had not been written off on the basis that management were confident that payment would be forthcoming.
We have reviewed the prior year summary oI adjusted and unadjusted diIIerences and noted errors arising in the Iollowing areas:
List areas where error was noted in prior year, for example: Sales In perIorming our audit procedures we will pay particular attention to the areas where misstatement occurred in the prior year in order to determine iI there are any similar errors in the current year.
Risk of Fraud:
Our audit will be conducted with proIessional skepticism and using sampling and testing procedures that are in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Based on our understanding oI the client obtained above and Irom our previous audit and non-audit experience with this client, there is/is not a history oI Iraud occurring in the company.
The risk oI Fraud was discussed with the audit team on
We discussed Iraud with Management/Directors on
Based on discussion with management, the following/no occurrences oI Iraud were/was suspected, alleged or actually transpired in the company during the year.
Based on a similar understanding we have identiIied the Iollowing areas with a higher potential risk oI Iraud:
1. Revenue Recognition (Completeness oI Income) 2. Risk oI management over-ride oI controls 3. List any other areas identified as fraud risk here. If a fraud were to occur in this company, how would it be most likely to happen?
Review all oI the inIormation in the plan so Iar including your understanding oI the client, the industry and the control environment. On this basis, list at least 5* key risks that you have identiIied and detail how they will be addressed in the audit. Risk Identified Level of Risk Controls Testing Response to Risk Ref H/M/L Yes/No Example Risks:
Debtors may not be recoverable. Planning analytics indicate that debtors have increased signiIicantly. High No We will review management`s provision against bad debts. We will challenge the assumptions made and consider the outturn oI last year`s provision. We will ensure that we have suIIicient Ior speciIic large debtors including Z Limited and Y Limited. H1:Tests 5, to 12
All sales may not be recorded Med Yes We will test controls over income completeness such as supervision by management. We will also test sales orders to completed sales N1: Tests 3 and 4
Stock levels oI the company`s key product may be too high and may not be saleable High No We will review post year end sales volumes and sale prices. We will review Iuture sales budgets and Iorecasts G1: Test 13
`It is suggested that five risks should be identified. This number mav be varied in accordance with the circumstances of the engagement. Even on verv straightforward audits, risks arising from completeness of income, recoverabilitv of debtors and relationships with related parties mav arise. On more complex or regulated audits, the risk assessment will be much more extensive.
Materiality Materiality has been calculated as follows (See B2 for detail documentation):
Amount Area Overall Materiality Planning Materiality Specific Materiality Eg: Directors` loans Clearly Trivial
delete if not testing controls] II our tests oI controls produce results that deem the controls unreliable, we will revisit the planning section to amend the extent oI substantive testing that is required.
II, during the course oI our audit, we identiIy any additional risks we will revisit planning and make a note oI the matter in section A3 (Matters Forward). S T U D E N T
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V. NATURE, TIMING AND EXTENT OF THE AUDIT Overall Approach to Audit Task Detail Person Responsible Discuss Audit Plan with Directors Insert date of discussion here (or reference copy of letter sent to directors)
Assignment Approach and Tailoring the work program Summarise approach and indicate what areas are to be tailored for this client.
Stock-take attendance Insert date of stocktake Issue oI ConIirmation Letters Complete Point 3 of the Audit Planning Checklist at B1.2.
Number oI Locations Insert clients locations to be visited during the audit - refer to part ii for list of all clients locations
Resource Planning Summarise timetable, budget and staff to be involved on this engagement
Expected content oI SigniIicant Matters Memorandum Based on planning and prior year matters forward, summarise any issues that you expect to be included in significant matters memorandum
Post balance sheet events Is a significant delay expected between the audit fieldwork and the approval of the financial statements or the signing of the audit report? Do any special arrangements have to be made for this?
Independent Partner Review iI appropriate Insert who is conducting hot file review and reasons why one is required (ref firms ISQC1 procedures)
Audit Sampling
Summarise planned approach to sample selection for Tests of Controls here (or attach and refer to firms overall sampling strategy) eg judgemental approach
Summarise planned approach to sample selection for Tests of Detail or Substantive Tests here (or attach and refer to firms overall sampling strategy) eg judgemental approach S T U D E N T
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VI. ETHICAL AND OTHER MATTERS ScheduIe/Reference Consider the timing and nature oI other reports that may be required by the client or by statute E.G. Internal Control Report, Grant Application, Full and Abridged Audit Report, etc. Consider any issues Ior possible inclusion in the letter to those charged with governance E.G. Significant weakness in Internal Controls, etc. Consider any issues Ior possible inclusion in the letter oI representation E.G. In addition to points noted in Planning Memorandum above, existence of contractual arrangements/agreements, disclosure of related party transactions, etc. Consider and ensure documentation oI any saIeguards to be taken in order to satisIy independence and objectivity requirements under the Ethical Code E.g. Provision of Non Audit Services and Safeguards taken as a result, etc. Ensure Ethical requirements have been discussed with team members and conIirmations oI independence have been obtained Obtain independence confirmations from team members and reference on working papers Summarise any other matters arising
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VII. Audit PIanning Memorandum Sign-Off
I have read the above Audit Planning Memorandum and related attachments and understand the broad approach to the areas on which we need to obtain audit evidence so that the audit is perIormed in an eIIective manner and have shared it with key engagement team members as deemed appropriate. All signiIicant risks identiIied have been appropriately assessed and an adequate response has been reIlected in the audit testing strategy outlined above. Materiality has been accurately calculated and the assumptions applied Iairly represent the risk associated with this client. Name Date J*'&7* :("7( &' ;K,-( Prepared By:
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