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AA – May 2016 – L2 – Q1 – The Role and Responsibilities of Auditors

Examines responsibilities in fraud prevention, asset ownership verification, depreciation rates, asset register contents, and revaluation effects.

You are an employee of Ben, Tai & Co., a firm of Chartered Accountants. One of the firm’s clients is Keke Limited, a car rental company whose shares are not traded on a stock exchange. The company has a large fleet of vehicles which it hires out on a contract basis.

The duration of a contract varies from one day to three months. Anybody wishing to hire a car must possess a valid driver’s license. In addition, they must take out insurance with Keke Limited.

You are involved in the audit of non-current assets for the year ended December 31, 2015.

The company’s main non-current assets are:

  • Freehold land and buildings
  • Office equipment (mainly computers)
  • Motor vehicles

The company was formed ten years ago, and all non-current assets (except for land and buildings) are maintained in a non-current assets register. The company depreciates non-current assets at the following rates:

  • Freehold land and buildings: 2% on cost
  • Office equipment: 20% on cost
  • Motor vehicles: 50% on cost

The company has recently revalued its buildings upwards by N200 million. The directors believe that they have fallen victim to a fraudster who has disappeared with a number of the company’s vehicles.

Required:

a. What is the difference between the responsibilities of management and the auditor for the prevention and the detection of fraud? Explain how these responsibilities are carried out. (6 marks)

b. Describe how you would verify the ownership of:
i. Freehold land and buildings
ii. Computers
iii. Motor vehicles
(6 marks)

c. Comment on the appropriateness of the depreciation rates of the non-current assets and their respective effect on the income statement. (6 marks)

d. List the contents of a non-current asset register and describe its usefulness for Keke Limited. (6 marks)

e. Explain the accounting effect of the revaluation of the buildings to the financial statements and the audit work you would perform in this matter. (6 marks)

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  • 20 Marks

AA – May 2023 – L2 – SA – Q2 – The Role and Responsibilities of Auditors

Outline audit report matters per CAMA, auditor’s rights, and management's financial responsibilities.

Your audit firm was recently appointed as the external auditors of a fast-growing fast-food outlet, Foods Only Limited. The directors are not clear as to their responsibilities and the nature of their relationship with the external auditors. The engagement partner has instructed you to visit the client and explain to the directors some fundamental aspects of the appointment.

Required:

a. Explain the matters to be stated in an audit report according to Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020. (5 Marks)

b. State the auditor’s rights under Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). (5 Marks)

c. State the duties of external auditors under Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). (5 Marks)

d. What are the responsibilities of management and those charged with governance in relation to the accounting function of the company? (5 Marks)

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AA – May 2024 – L2 – SA – Q4 – The Role and Responsibilities of Auditors

This question explores the public interest, ethical concerns, and auditor responsibilities, particularly in the case of reduced maintenance costs at MetroPower Limited.

MetroPower Limited, a major public utility company, was entrusted with providing electricity to millions of residents and businesses. Mr. Mark, the Lead Technician at MetroPower for many years, is responsible for maintaining the electrical grid to ensure reliable electricity supply to the city. MetroPower’s financial statements were subjected to annual audits.

When Mrs. Jennifer assumed her role as the department’s supervisor, she implemented cost-cutting measures aimed at reducing the budget allocated for routine maintenance. This decision raised significant ethical concerns, as Mr. Mark believed it would compromise the safety and reliability of the electrical grid. He knew that such actions could lead to power outages and electrical hazards.

Mr. Mark found himself in a dilemma, torn between his responsibility to make electricity available and the potential consequences of opposing his new supervisor’s cost-cutting measures. Mr. Mark documented his concerns, maintaining detailed records of previous maintenance schedules and their impact on the grid’s reliability.

The auditors came across the evidence of reduced costs of maintenance and inspections in MetroPower.

Required:

a. Describe public interest, using MetroPower as an example. (2 Marks)

b. Identify five matters with which public interest can be associated. (5 Marks)

c. In setting codes of ethics, it is stated that principle-based ethics are better than rule-based ethics. Justify this assertion. (5 Marks)

d. Explain why the concept of due care or reasonable care is important in a contract for the provision of services. (4 Marks)

e. State two likely implications of the auditors’ failing to act on the information they got in relation to reduced costs of maintenance and inspections at MetroPower. (4 Marks)

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AA – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q2b – The Role and Responsibilities of Auditors

This question explains the steps an incoming auditor must take after accepting an appointment when there is a change in professional auditors.

Explain in brief the measures to be taken by incoming Independent Auditors after accepting an appointment and when there is a change in professional appointment.

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AA – Mar/Jul 2020 – L2 – Q4 – Various Types of Audit

Explains and provides examples for different types of audits including forensic, information systems, compliance, and value for money audits.

During a debate session, there were arguments among the accountancy students of the University of Kunu that the quality of audit work performed recently did not portray accountancy professionals as men of integrity. In their opinion, most financial malpractice committed by members of staff of a company are not detected by the auditors at the time of their audit and this causes corporate failures or leaves the shareholders with little or no return on their investments.

It is obvious that most students are unclear about the various types of audit. They all agreed that an informed person should be invited to educate members of the association on this topic. As an ex-student of University of Kunu, you have been invited to give a talk on various types of audit.

Required:
Explain the following, giving examples to support your answer:
a. Forensic audit (5 Marks)
b. Information systems audit (5 Marks)
c. Compliance audit (5 Marks)
d. Value for money audit (5 Marks)
(Total 20 Marks)

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AA – May 2016 – L2 – Q1 – The Role and Responsibilities of Auditors

Examines responsibilities in fraud prevention, asset ownership verification, depreciation rates, asset register contents, and revaluation effects.

You are an employee of Ben, Tai & Co., a firm of Chartered Accountants. One of the firm’s clients is Keke Limited, a car rental company whose shares are not traded on a stock exchange. The company has a large fleet of vehicles which it hires out on a contract basis.

The duration of a contract varies from one day to three months. Anybody wishing to hire a car must possess a valid driver’s license. In addition, they must take out insurance with Keke Limited.

You are involved in the audit of non-current assets for the year ended December 31, 2015.

The company’s main non-current assets are:

  • Freehold land and buildings
  • Office equipment (mainly computers)
  • Motor vehicles

The company was formed ten years ago, and all non-current assets (except for land and buildings) are maintained in a non-current assets register. The company depreciates non-current assets at the following rates:

  • Freehold land and buildings: 2% on cost
  • Office equipment: 20% on cost
  • Motor vehicles: 50% on cost

The company has recently revalued its buildings upwards by N200 million. The directors believe that they have fallen victim to a fraudster who has disappeared with a number of the company’s vehicles.

Required:

a. What is the difference between the responsibilities of management and the auditor for the prevention and the detection of fraud? Explain how these responsibilities are carried out. (6 marks)

b. Describe how you would verify the ownership of:
i. Freehold land and buildings
ii. Computers
iii. Motor vehicles
(6 marks)

c. Comment on the appropriateness of the depreciation rates of the non-current assets and their respective effect on the income statement. (6 marks)

d. List the contents of a non-current asset register and describe its usefulness for Keke Limited. (6 marks)

e. Explain the accounting effect of the revaluation of the buildings to the financial statements and the audit work you would perform in this matter. (6 marks)

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AA – May 2023 – L2 – SA – Q2 – The Role and Responsibilities of Auditors

Outline audit report matters per CAMA, auditor’s rights, and management's financial responsibilities.

Your audit firm was recently appointed as the external auditors of a fast-growing fast-food outlet, Foods Only Limited. The directors are not clear as to their responsibilities and the nature of their relationship with the external auditors. The engagement partner has instructed you to visit the client and explain to the directors some fundamental aspects of the appointment.

Required:

a. Explain the matters to be stated in an audit report according to Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020. (5 Marks)

b. State the auditor’s rights under Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). (5 Marks)

c. State the duties of external auditors under Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). (5 Marks)

d. What are the responsibilities of management and those charged with governance in relation to the accounting function of the company? (5 Marks)

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AA – May 2024 – L2 – SA – Q4 – The Role and Responsibilities of Auditors

This question explores the public interest, ethical concerns, and auditor responsibilities, particularly in the case of reduced maintenance costs at MetroPower Limited.

MetroPower Limited, a major public utility company, was entrusted with providing electricity to millions of residents and businesses. Mr. Mark, the Lead Technician at MetroPower for many years, is responsible for maintaining the electrical grid to ensure reliable electricity supply to the city. MetroPower’s financial statements were subjected to annual audits.

When Mrs. Jennifer assumed her role as the department’s supervisor, she implemented cost-cutting measures aimed at reducing the budget allocated for routine maintenance. This decision raised significant ethical concerns, as Mr. Mark believed it would compromise the safety and reliability of the electrical grid. He knew that such actions could lead to power outages and electrical hazards.

Mr. Mark found himself in a dilemma, torn between his responsibility to make electricity available and the potential consequences of opposing his new supervisor’s cost-cutting measures. Mr. Mark documented his concerns, maintaining detailed records of previous maintenance schedules and their impact on the grid’s reliability.

The auditors came across the evidence of reduced costs of maintenance and inspections in MetroPower.

Required:

a. Describe public interest, using MetroPower as an example. (2 Marks)

b. Identify five matters with which public interest can be associated. (5 Marks)

c. In setting codes of ethics, it is stated that principle-based ethics are better than rule-based ethics. Justify this assertion. (5 Marks)

d. Explain why the concept of due care or reasonable care is important in a contract for the provision of services. (4 Marks)

e. State two likely implications of the auditors’ failing to act on the information they got in relation to reduced costs of maintenance and inspections at MetroPower. (4 Marks)

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AA – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q2b – The Role and Responsibilities of Auditors

This question explains the steps an incoming auditor must take after accepting an appointment when there is a change in professional auditors.

Explain in brief the measures to be taken by incoming Independent Auditors after accepting an appointment and when there is a change in professional appointment.

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AA – Mar/Jul 2020 – L2 – Q4 – Various Types of Audit

Explains and provides examples for different types of audits including forensic, information systems, compliance, and value for money audits.

During a debate session, there were arguments among the accountancy students of the University of Kunu that the quality of audit work performed recently did not portray accountancy professionals as men of integrity. In their opinion, most financial malpractice committed by members of staff of a company are not detected by the auditors at the time of their audit and this causes corporate failures or leaves the shareholders with little or no return on their investments.

It is obvious that most students are unclear about the various types of audit. They all agreed that an informed person should be invited to educate members of the association on this topic. As an ex-student of University of Kunu, you have been invited to give a talk on various types of audit.

Required:
Explain the following, giving examples to support your answer:
a. Forensic audit (5 Marks)
b. Information systems audit (5 Marks)
c. Compliance audit (5 Marks)
d. Value for money audit (5 Marks)
(Total 20 Marks)

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