Describe two factors that you considered when assessing acce…
Describe two factors that you considered when assessing acceptable audit risk for this audit. Be sure to link to the case facts provided (generic responses that are not specific to this case will not be awarded any marks). (4 marks) [Only the first two will be marked]
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Comment on the most appropriate base you would use to calculate materiality, and use it to calculate overall materiality for the current year’s audit. Be sure to explain why you chose the base you did, and justify ALL parts of your calculation. Be sure to show your detailed calculation and make an overall conclusion, including any qualitative factors you considered. (8 marks) Recall that the most common bases used are as follows: 3 – 7% of pre-tax profit (net income before taxes) 1 – 3% of total assets 3 – 5% of shareholders’ equity 1 – 3% of revenues or expenses I’ve included another copy of the client’s trial balance for you (below).
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During your meeting with Glory, you ask her if she has any concerns about the way the business is operating. She tells you she has noticed that very few customers pay using cash and she is frustrated that her bank fees are quite high for debit and credit card transactions, so she is thinking of offering customers a discount if they pay with cash. Provide some advice to Glory about whether her idea of offering discounts for paying in cash is a good business decision. Describe one benefit and one risk, and provide an overall conclusion. Be sure to link to the case facts provided (generic responses that are not specific to this case will not be awarded any marks). (4 marks) Note: Only the first benefit/risk you identify will be marked.
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