- 15 Marks
AA – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q5 – Audit of Financial Statements
This question covers the definition of an audit, the overall objectives of an independent auditor, and the rights of auditors as per Nigerian law.
Question
The Nigerian Standard of Auditing (NSA 1) and International Standard on Auditing (ISA 200) deal with the objective and general principles governing an audit of financial statements. It sets out the overall objectives of the independent auditor and explains the nature and scope of an audit designed to enable the independent auditor to meet those objectives.
Required:
a) Explain the term “Audit of the financial statement”.
(4 Marks)
b) Describe the overall objectives of the independent auditor in conducting the audit of financial statements in accordance with NSA 1 and ISA 200.
(6 Marks)
c) Sections 360 and 363 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) CAP 20 LFN 2004 stipulate the rights of the independent auditors in the conduct of the statutory audit. State these rights.
(5 Marks)
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- Tags: Audit of Financial Statements, Auditor's Rights, CAMA, ISA 200, NSA 1
- Level: Level 2
- Topic: Audit of Financial Statements
- Series: NOV 2016