The auditor concludes that there is a material inconsistency in the other information in an annual report to shareholders containing audited financial statements. If the client refuses to revise or eliminate the material inconsistency, the auditor should Revise the auditor’s report to
include a separate other-matter paragraph describing the material inconsistency. This answer is correct because if the incorrect information is not revised to eliminate the material inconsistency, the auditor should consider actions such as revising the audit report to include an other-matter paragraph, withholding use of the audit report, and withdrawing from the engagement. An
auditor would express an unmodified opinion and add an emphasis-of-matter paragraph for accounting change in the internal control No No An unjustified accounting change will result in either a qualified or an adverse opinion and a material weakness will ordinarily result in no
report modification (see AU-C 265 for information on the treatment of material weaknesses); accordingly, an unmodified opinion with an emphasis-of-matter paragraph added to the auditor's report is not appropriate in either case. The following emphasis-of-matter paragraph was included in an auditor’s report to indicate a lack of consistency: "As discussed in note T to the financial
statements,the company changed from an accounting principle that is not generally accepted to one that is generally accepted." How should the auditor report on this matter if the auditor concurred with the change? Type of opinion paragraph Unmodified After opinion paragraph This answer is correct because inconsistency in the application of GAAP usually results in an unmodified report with an emphasis-of-matter paragraph following the opinion paragraph. With respect to consistency, which of the following should be done by an independent
auditor, who has not examined a company’s financial statements for the preceding year but is doing so in the current year? Adopt procedures that are practicable and reasonable in the circumstances to obtain assurance that the principles employed are consistent between the current and preceding year. This answer is correct because during the first examination, the auditor should adopt procedures that are practicable and reasonable to assure that accounting principles are applied consistently between the current and the preceding year. When there has been a change in accounting principles, but the effect of the change on the comparability of the financial statements is not material, the auditor should Not refer to consistency in the auditor’s report. This answer is correct because the professional standards state that in such circumstances a standard unmodified audit report should be issued. Which of the following will result in an emphasis-of-matter paragraph as to consistency in the auditor’s report, when that the item is fully disclosed in the financial statements? A change from an unacceptable accounting principle to a generally accepted one. This answer is correct because a change from an unacceptable accounting principle to an acceptable one results in a consistency modification with addition of an emphasis-of-matter paragraph. A material change in an accounting
estimate Affects comparability and may require disclosure in a note to the financial statements but does not require a consistency modification in the auditor’s report. This answer is correct because while a consistency modification is not necessary, footnote disclosure is required. Which of the following
requires recognition in the auditor’s opinion as to consistency? Changing from consolidating a subsidiary to carrying it on the equity basis. This answer is correct because changing from consolidating a subsidiary to carrying on the equity basis is a change in reporting entity. Changes in reporting entities, changes in accounting principles, correction of errors, and changes in principles inseparable from changes in estimates all affect consistency and should be referred to in the auditor’s opinion. An entity changed from the straight-line method to the declining balance method of depreciation for all newly acquired assets. This change has no material effect on the current year's financial statements, but is reasonably certain to have a substantial effect in later years. If the change is disclosed in the notes to the financial statements, the auditor should issue a report with a(n) Unmodified opinion. The auditor need not recognize the change in the audit report and may issue a standard unmodified opinion. The objective of the auditor reporting on consistency is to provide
assurance that The comparability of financial statements between periods is not materially affected by changes in accounting principles without disclosure. This answer is correct because the objective is (1) to give assurance that the comparability of financial statements between periods has not been materially affected by changes in accounting principles, or (2) if comparability has been materially affected by such changes, to require appropriate reporting by the independent auditor regarding such changes. Digit Co. uses the FIFO method of costing for its international subsidiary's inventory and LIFO for its domestic inventory. Under these circumstances, the auditor's report on Digit's financial statements should express an In the first audit of a new client, an auditor was able to extend auditing procedures to gather sufficient evidence about consistency. Under these circumstances, the auditor should Not refer to consistency in the auditor's report. When the auditor has obtained assurance as to the consistency of application of accounting principles between the current and preceding year, no mention of consistency is included in the audit report. A consistency
emphasis-of-matter paragraph is not added to an audit report for an accounting change that results from a change in An accounting estimate. This answer is correct because a change in accounting estimate does not require the addition of an emphasis-of-matter paragraph on consistency. Accordingly, this change need not be mentioned in the audit report but may require disclosure in the footnotes to the financial statements. An entity changed from the straight-line method to the declining balance method of depreciation for all newly acquired assets. This change has no
material effect on the current year's financial statements, but is reasonably certain to have a substantial effect in later years. If the change is disclosed in the notes to the financial statements, the auditor should issue a report with a(n) Unmodified opinion. A change in depreciation method applicable to existing assets would be viewed as a change in estimate, not a change in accounting principle. (In this case, the different depreciation method is only applicable to new assets, which would not even be considered a change in estimate.) In any case, since the effect on the current period's financial statements is specified to be immaterial, an unmodified opinion should be expressed. When there has been a change in accounting principles, but the effect of the change on the comparability of the financial statements is not material, the auditor should Not refer to the change in the auditor's report. The auditor's report should not mention a change in accounting principle that has an immaterial effect on comparability. Only material matters are relevant to the auditor's report. When there has been a change in accounting principle that materially affects
the comparability of the comparative financial statements presented and the auditor concurs with the change, the auditor should No No Yes If a change in accounting principle has occurred and the auditor concurs with the change, the only requirement that must be met is to refer to the change in an emphasis-of-matter paragraph following an otherwise unmodified opinion. It is not necessary for the auditor to concur explicitly with the change nor is it appropriate for the opinion to be qualified as a result of the change. In the first audit of a new client, an auditor was able to extend auditing procedures to gather sufficient evidence about consistency. Under these circumstances, the auditor should Not refer to consistency in the auditor's report. GAAS require that the auditor identify occasions in which the accounting principles have not been applied consistently. No mention is to be made in the report if the consistency requirement is met. If the auditor was able to obtain sufficient evidence about consistency, the auditor's report should not refer to consistency. What is an unmodified opinion with an emphasis of matter paragraph?An unmodified opinion implies that the auditor was satisfied with the financial statements audited. This means that the statements met the requirements demanded by the regulations and they were prepared in accordance with accounting principles, criteria and standards.
What is the emphasis of matter paragraph in an auditor's report?(a) Emphasis of Matter paragraph – A paragraph included in the auditor's report that refers to a matter appropriately presented or disclosed in the financial statements that, in the auditor's judgment, is of such importance that it is fundamental to users' understanding of the financial statements.
When the auditors express an unmodified opinion?16. The auditor shall express an unmodified opinion when the auditor concludes that the financial statements are prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.
How do you write an emphasis of matter paragraph?Use the heading “Emphasis of Matter” or other appropriate heading. Include a clear reference to the matter being emphasized and to where relevant disclosures that describe the matter can be found. Indicate that the auditor's opinion is not modified with respect to the matter emphasized.
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