- 15 Marks
AAA – Nov 2016 – L3 – Q7 – Audit Completion and Final Review
Outline auditor objectives and audit procedures for opening balances in an initial audit engagement under ISA 510.
Question
Iyanuoluwa Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has been in existence for some years and it has been audited by a firm of Chartered Accountants up to December 31, 2014.
Your firm, Blueberry & Co. (Chartered Accountants), has just been appointed to act as auditors for the financial year January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2015, which has been accepted.
Required:
In line with ISA 510: “Initial Audit Engagements”:
a. What are the objectives of the Auditor when considering such an initial audit engagement in respect of opening balances? (6 Marks)
b. Provide audit procedures that are required to be followed in respect of opening balances. (9 Marks)
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- Level: Level 3
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