CPA Auditing and Attestation (AUD) : Preparation vs Compilation vs Review Engagements
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Example Question #1 : Accounting & Review Service Engagements & Interim Reviews
The Compilation audit report will:
Express an opinion based on GAAP
Discuss auditing procedures
Discuss internal control findings
State that the Financial Statements are the responsibility of management
State that the Financial Statements are the responsibility of management
Although the firm may assist management in the preparation of statements, the compilation audit report will state that the report is the responsibility of management.
Example Question #2 : Accounting & Review Service Engagements & Interim Reviews
A review engagement provides what level of assurance regarding the applicable financial framework
limited assurance
absolute assurance
sufficient assurance
minimal assurance
limited assurance
A review engagement provides limited assurance. Limited assurance is given that the financial statements comply with the applicable reporting framework.
Example Question #3 : Accounting & Review Service Engagements & Interim Reviews
A review engagement should express which of the following terms:
Managements responsibilities
Auditors Responsibilities
All of the answer choices are correct
Managements objectives
All of the answer choices are correct
AR Section 90; review of financial statements. Section .04 states that the engagement determines: management responsibility, the auditor’s responsibility, and management objectives.
Example Question #4 : Accounting & Review Service Engagements & Interim Reviews
Regarding the review of financial statements of a non-issuer performed in accordance with SSARS, the CPA is required to obtain:
An understanding of internal control
Sufficient evidence supporting management's assertions
A client representation letter
A letter of consent from the prior auditor
A client representation letter
The CPA is required to obtain a representation letter from management for all financial statements and periods covered by the review report.
Example Question #5 : Accounting & Review Service Engagements & Interim Reviews
Of the following statements, which is correct regarding a review of a nonpublic entity financial statements in accordance with SSARS?
It is not necessary for the CPA to obtain a management representation letter
An opinion is expressed in the review report
The CPA is required to assess the risk of fraud
The CPA must be independent to issue the review report
The CPA must be independent to issue the review report
In order to issue a review report on the financial statements of a nonpublic entity, the accountant must be independent.
Example Question #6 : Preparation Vs Compilation Vs Review Engagements
When a preparer conducts a preparation engagement, the accountant should:
Issue a disclaimer of opinion if he or she is unable to include a statement on each page of the financial statements
Neither
Perform a compilation engagement if he or she is unable to include a statement on each page of the financial statements
Both
Both
With a preparation requirement, the preparer must include a statement on each page of the financials. If he or she cannot, these two options are the only options.
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