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AA – July 2023 – L2 – Q2c – Audit Failure and Expectation Gap, Regulatory Framework and Audit Responsibilities

Identification of inherent limitations of audit and misconceptions regarding the role of an auditor.

c) Reasonable assurance is the highest level of assurance auditors may provide. However, due to the limitations of auditing, it is impossible to guarantee ‘absolute’ assurance. Some users of financial statements, however, have the misconception that an audit provides absolute assurance and that the audit opinion guarantees that the financial statements are ‘accurate.’ The ‘Expectations Gap’ refers to these and other misunderstandings regarding the work of an auditor.

Required:
i) State FOUR (4) inherent limitations of an audit that makes it impossible to provide ‘absolute’ assurance.

(6 marks)
ii) State THREE (3) misconceptions about the role an auditor plays. (4 marks)

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AA – July 2023 – L2 – Q2c – Audit Failure and Expectation Gap, Regulatory Framework and Audit Responsibilities

Identification of inherent limitations of audit and misconceptions regarding the role of an auditor.

c) Reasonable assurance is the highest level of assurance auditors may provide. However, due to the limitations of auditing, it is impossible to guarantee ‘absolute’ assurance. Some users of financial statements, however, have the misconception that an audit provides absolute assurance and that the audit opinion guarantees that the financial statements are ‘accurate.’ The ‘Expectations Gap’ refers to these and other misunderstandings regarding the work of an auditor.

Required:
i) State FOUR (4) inherent limitations of an audit that makes it impossible to provide ‘absolute’ assurance.

(6 marks)
ii) State THREE (3) misconceptions about the role an auditor plays. (4 marks)

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AA – May 2018 – L2 – Q1a – Introduction to Audit and Assurance Engagements

Explains the concept of reasonable assurance and its advantages while addressing the role of auditors in assessing the integrity of a finance manager.

The Finance Manager of Nkran Ltd prepared a comprehensive cash flow forecast for the purpose of securing a loan from the bank. This was presented to the bank for evaluation and approval. The bank, after evaluating the cash flow forecast, wrote to Nkran Ltd requesting a reasonable assurance report. The Managing Director of Nkran Ltd, who was impressed with the Finance Manager’s cash flow forecast, is now questioning the integrity of the Finance Manager to the extent of considering dismissing him. The Managing Director decided to consult you, the Auditor, before taking the decision.

i) Write a letter explaining the need for reasonable assurance and its advantages to Nkran Ltd and the elements of an assurance engagement. (8 marks)
ii) Advise the Managing Director on whether his intended decision is well-founded. (2 marks)

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AA – May 2018 – L2 – Q1a – Introduction to Audit and Assurance Engagements

Explains the concept of reasonable assurance and its advantages while addressing the role of auditors in assessing the integrity of a finance manager.

The Finance Manager of Nkran Ltd prepared a comprehensive cash flow forecast for the purpose of securing a loan from the bank. This was presented to the bank for evaluation and approval. The bank, after evaluating the cash flow forecast, wrote to Nkran Ltd requesting a reasonable assurance report. The Managing Director of Nkran Ltd, who was impressed with the Finance Manager’s cash flow forecast, is now questioning the integrity of the Finance Manager to the extent of considering dismissing him. The Managing Director decided to consult you, the Auditor, before taking the decision.

i) Write a letter explaining the need for reasonable assurance and its advantages to Nkran Ltd and the elements of an assurance engagement. (8 marks)
ii) Advise the Managing Director on whether his intended decision is well-founded. (2 marks)

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AA – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q1a – Introduction to Audit and Assurance Engagements

Explains assurance engagements, differences between reasonable and limited assurance, and elements of assurance engagement.

a) The shareholders of Store and Quary Ltd namely Obodai and Obosie are residing abroad. They appointed directors to see to the day-to-day running of the company. The directors produced the financial statements of the company, which show a true and fair view. Other relevant information regarding directors’ pay and benefits, going concern, and management of risk have been provided by the directors. In order to know the accuracy of the information provided, the shareholders engaged your firm, Standard and Co. Chartered Accountants, to perform an assurance engagement.

Required:
i. Explain an assurance engagement as provided by IAASB. (2 marks)
ii. Explain FOUR (4) elements of an assurance engagement. (4 marks)
iii. Describe the differences between reasonable assurance engagement and limited assurance engagements. (4 marks)

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AA – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q1a – Introduction to Audit and Assurance Engagements

Explains assurance engagements, differences between reasonable and limited assurance, and elements of assurance engagement.

a) The shareholders of Store and Quary Ltd namely Obodai and Obosie are residing abroad. They appointed directors to see to the day-to-day running of the company. The directors produced the financial statements of the company, which show a true and fair view. Other relevant information regarding directors’ pay and benefits, going concern, and management of risk have been provided by the directors. In order to know the accuracy of the information provided, the shareholders engaged your firm, Standard and Co. Chartered Accountants, to perform an assurance engagement.

Required:
i. Explain an assurance engagement as provided by IAASB. (2 marks)
ii. Explain FOUR (4) elements of an assurance engagement. (4 marks)
iii. Describe the differences between reasonable assurance engagement and limited assurance engagements. (4 marks)

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AA – July 2023 – L2 – Q2c – Audit Failure and Expectation Gap, Regulatory Framework and Audit Responsibilities

Identification of inherent limitations of audit and misconceptions regarding the role of an auditor.

c) Reasonable assurance is the highest level of assurance auditors may provide. However, due to the limitations of auditing, it is impossible to guarantee ‘absolute’ assurance. Some users of financial statements, however, have the misconception that an audit provides absolute assurance and that the audit opinion guarantees that the financial statements are ‘accurate.’ The ‘Expectations Gap’ refers to these and other misunderstandings regarding the work of an auditor.

Required:
i) State FOUR (4) inherent limitations of an audit that makes it impossible to provide ‘absolute’ assurance.

(6 marks)
ii) State THREE (3) misconceptions about the role an auditor plays. (4 marks)

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AA – July 2023 – L2 – Q2c – Audit Failure and Expectation Gap, Regulatory Framework and Audit Responsibilities

Identification of inherent limitations of audit and misconceptions regarding the role of an auditor.

c) Reasonable assurance is the highest level of assurance auditors may provide. However, due to the limitations of auditing, it is impossible to guarantee ‘absolute’ assurance. Some users of financial statements, however, have the misconception that an audit provides absolute assurance and that the audit opinion guarantees that the financial statements are ‘accurate.’ The ‘Expectations Gap’ refers to these and other misunderstandings regarding the work of an auditor.

Required:
i) State FOUR (4) inherent limitations of an audit that makes it impossible to provide ‘absolute’ assurance.

(6 marks)
ii) State THREE (3) misconceptions about the role an auditor plays. (4 marks)

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AA – May 2018 – L2 – Q1a – Introduction to Audit and Assurance Engagements

Explains the concept of reasonable assurance and its advantages while addressing the role of auditors in assessing the integrity of a finance manager.

The Finance Manager of Nkran Ltd prepared a comprehensive cash flow forecast for the purpose of securing a loan from the bank. This was presented to the bank for evaluation and approval. The bank, after evaluating the cash flow forecast, wrote to Nkran Ltd requesting a reasonable assurance report. The Managing Director of Nkran Ltd, who was impressed with the Finance Manager’s cash flow forecast, is now questioning the integrity of the Finance Manager to the extent of considering dismissing him. The Managing Director decided to consult you, the Auditor, before taking the decision.

i) Write a letter explaining the need for reasonable assurance and its advantages to Nkran Ltd and the elements of an assurance engagement. (8 marks)
ii) Advise the Managing Director on whether his intended decision is well-founded. (2 marks)

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AA – May 2018 – L2 – Q1a – Introduction to Audit and Assurance Engagements

Explains the concept of reasonable assurance and its advantages while addressing the role of auditors in assessing the integrity of a finance manager.

The Finance Manager of Nkran Ltd prepared a comprehensive cash flow forecast for the purpose of securing a loan from the bank. This was presented to the bank for evaluation and approval. The bank, after evaluating the cash flow forecast, wrote to Nkran Ltd requesting a reasonable assurance report. The Managing Director of Nkran Ltd, who was impressed with the Finance Manager’s cash flow forecast, is now questioning the integrity of the Finance Manager to the extent of considering dismissing him. The Managing Director decided to consult you, the Auditor, before taking the decision.

i) Write a letter explaining the need for reasonable assurance and its advantages to Nkran Ltd and the elements of an assurance engagement. (8 marks)
ii) Advise the Managing Director on whether his intended decision is well-founded. (2 marks)

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AA – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q1a – Introduction to Audit and Assurance Engagements

Explains assurance engagements, differences between reasonable and limited assurance, and elements of assurance engagement.

a) The shareholders of Store and Quary Ltd namely Obodai and Obosie are residing abroad. They appointed directors to see to the day-to-day running of the company. The directors produced the financial statements of the company, which show a true and fair view. Other relevant information regarding directors’ pay and benefits, going concern, and management of risk have been provided by the directors. In order to know the accuracy of the information provided, the shareholders engaged your firm, Standard and Co. Chartered Accountants, to perform an assurance engagement.

Required:
i. Explain an assurance engagement as provided by IAASB. (2 marks)
ii. Explain FOUR (4) elements of an assurance engagement. (4 marks)
iii. Describe the differences between reasonable assurance engagement and limited assurance engagements. (4 marks)

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AA – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q1a – Introduction to Audit and Assurance Engagements

Explains assurance engagements, differences between reasonable and limited assurance, and elements of assurance engagement.

a) The shareholders of Store and Quary Ltd namely Obodai and Obosie are residing abroad. They appointed directors to see to the day-to-day running of the company. The directors produced the financial statements of the company, which show a true and fair view. Other relevant information regarding directors’ pay and benefits, going concern, and management of risk have been provided by the directors. In order to know the accuracy of the information provided, the shareholders engaged your firm, Standard and Co. Chartered Accountants, to perform an assurance engagement.

Required:
i. Explain an assurance engagement as provided by IAASB. (2 marks)
ii. Explain FOUR (4) elements of an assurance engagement. (4 marks)
iii. Describe the differences between reasonable assurance engagement and limited assurance engagements. (4 marks)

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