- 21 Marks
AA – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q4 – Audit of Public Sector Entities
Identify inherent risks in a non-profit organization and assess control environment weaknesses impacting audit approach.
Question
Greater Tomorrow Foundation (GTF) was established with the aim of providing support to children from disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to participate in sports, such as tennis, athletics, and football. It has benefited the country, with some beneficiaries representing the nation in international competitions.
GTF has a constitution detailing how income can be spent and limits administrative expenditure to one-eighth of its income annually.
GTF’s income comes solely from voluntary donations, including:
- Cash collected by volunteers from the public.
- Direct donations from generous individuals.
Certain donations specify that the principal amount cannot be spent, with income generated (interest) allocated to specific activities, like providing sports equipment (e.g., footballs, boots, rackets, sportswear, etc.).
Required:
a. Explain FIVE areas of inherent risk in Greater Tomorrow Foundation (GTF) and explain the effect of each risk on the audit approach. (10 Marks)
b. Explain FIVE reasons why the control environment may be weak in GTF. (10 Marks)
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- Level: Level 2