Chapter 17 Auditors' Reports
Chapter 17 - Auditors' Reports
Chapter 17
Auditors' Reports
True / False Questions
1.Audit reports should be dated the date on which sufficient
appropriate audit evidence has been collected.TrueFalse
2.When the auditors are unable to comply with generally accepted
auditing standards, they should issue an opinion that is
unmodified, but include an additional emphasis of matter paragraph
in the report.TrueFalse
3.When evaluating the results of audit tests, materiality
depends upon both the dollar amount and the nature of the
item.TrueFalse
4.A public company's financial statements should be prepared
following standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board.TrueFalse
5.If financial statements fail to disclose a material fact, the
auditors may disclose the information in an emphasis of matter
paragraph and, depending upon materiality, issue either a qualified
opinion or adverse opinion on the statements.TrueFalse
6.If financial statements contain a material departure from
generally accepted accounting principles, the auditors usually
should issue a disclaimer of opinion.TrueFalse
7.A change that the auditor agrees with from one generally
accepted accounting principle to another generally accepted
accounting principle that has a pervasive effect on net income
usually results in an adverse opinion by the auditors.TrueFalse
8.When there is a significant question about a company's ability
to remain a going concern, the report issued is usually unmodified
with an emphasis of matter paragraph.TrueFalse
9.A client imposed scope limitation will generally result in a
disclaimer of opinion, regardless of whether sufficient appropriate
audit evidence is gathered using alternative
procedures.TrueFalse
10.Regulation S-X governs the form and content of financial
statements filed with the SEC.TrueFalse
Multiple Choice Questions
11.Which of the following is not explicitly included in an audit
report for a nonpublic company?A.A statement that the auditor
believes that his or her audit provides a reasonable basis for
expressing negative assurance.B.A statement that the auditor's
responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial
statements.C.A statement that the financial statements are the
responsibility of management.D.A title with the word
"independent."
12.When an auditor has concluded there is substantial doubt
about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a
reasonable period of time beyond the current financial statement
date (9/30/X1), the auditor's responsibility includes:A.Preparing
prospective financial information to verify whether management's
plans can be effectively implemented.B.Projecting conditions and
events from one year prior to this year's date (9/30/X0) to
9/30/X1.C.Issuing an adverse or negative assurance opinion,
depending upon materiality, due to the possible effects on the
financial statements.D.Considering the adequacy of disclosure about
the entity's possible inability to continue as a going concern.
13.A basis for a modification paragraph in the audit of the
financial statements of a nonpublic company:A.Is only included with
qualified, adverse or disclaimers of opinion.B.Is presented after
the opinion paragraph.C.Has a section title: Emphasis of
Matter.D.Must be included in all nonpublic company audit
reports.
14.After considering an entity's negative trends and financial
difficulties, an auditor has substantial doubt about the entity's
ability to continue as a going concern. The auditor's
considerations relating to management's plans for dealing with the
adverse effects of these conditions most likely would include
management's plans to:A.Increase current dividend
distributions.B.Reduce existing lines of credit.C.Increase
ownership equity.D.Purchase assets formerly leased.
15.When an auditor does not confirm material accounts
receivable, but is satisfied by the application of alternative
auditing procedures, she normally should:A.Issue an unmodified
opinion, but disclose elsewhere in the report this departure from a
customary procedure.B.Issue an unmodified opinion with no reference
to this omission.C.Issue a qualified opinion or a disclaimer,
depending on the materiality of the receivables.D.Issue an adverse
opinion.
16.When financial statements are affected by a material
departure from generally accepted accounting principles, the
auditors should:A.Issue an unmodified opinion with a basis for
modification paragraph.B.Withdraw from the engagement.C.Issue an
"except for" qualification or an adverse opinion.D.Issue an "except
for" qualification or a disclaimer of opinion.
17.When an auditor of financial statements has substantial doubt
about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern, the
auditor most likely would express a qualified opinion if:A.The
effects of the adverse financial conditions are likely to be
negative.B.Information about the entity's ability to continue as a
going concern is not disclosed in the financial
statements.C.Management has no plans to reduce or delay future
expenditures.D.Negative trends and recurring operating losses
appear to be irreversible.
18.An auditor of financial statements believes that there is
substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going
concern for a reasonable period of time. In evaluating the entity's
plans for dealing with the adverse effects of future conditions and
events, the auditor most likely would consider, as a mitigating
factor, the entity's plans to:A.Repurchase the entity's stock at a
price below its book value.B.Issue stock options to key
executives.C.Lease rather than purchase operating
facilities.D.Accelerate the due date of an existing mortgage.
19.Which of the following procedures most likely would assist an
auditor in identifying conditions and events that may indicate
substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going
concern?A.Performing cutoff tests of sales transactions with
customers with long-standing receivable balances.B.Evaluating the
entity's procedures for identifying and recording related party
transactions.C.Inspecting title documents to verify whether any
real property is pledged as collateral.D.Inquiring of the entity's
legal counsel about litigation, claims, and assessments.
20.A scope restriction is least likely to result in
a(an):A.Qualified opinion.B.Disclaimer of opinion.C.Adverse
opinion.D.Standard unmodified opinion.
21.When a client declines to disclose essential information in
the financial statements or notes, the auditor of the financial
statements should:A.Provide the information in the audit report, if
practicable, and qualify the opinion because of a limitation on the
scope of the audit.B.Provide the information in the audit report,
if practicable, and qualify the opinion because of a departure from
GAAP.C.Issue a disclaimer of opinion because the client has
interfered with the auditor's function of assessing the adequacy of
disclosure.D.Issue an unmodified opinion, but inform the reader by
including the omitted information in the audit report.
22.CPA Firm A has performed most of the audit of Consolidated
Company's financial statements and qualifies as the group auditor.
CPA Firm B did the remainder of the work. Firm A wishes to assume
full responsibility for Firm B's work. Which of the following
statements is correct?A.Such assumption of responsibility violates
the profession's standards.B.In such circumstances, when
appropriate requirements have been met, Firm A should issue a
standard unmodified opinion on the financial statements.C.In such
circumstances, when appropriate requirements have been met, Firm A
should issue an unmodified opinion on the financial statements but
should make appropriate reference to Firm B in the audit
report.D.CPA firm A should normally qualify its audit report on the
basis of the scope limitation involved when another CPA firm is
involved.
23.The Rotter Company changed accounting principles in 20X4 from
those followed in 20X3. The auditor believes that the new
principles are not in conformity with GAAP, and therefore that the
20X4 financial statements are misleading due to pervasive
misstatements. The change (including its dollar effect) has been
described in the notes to the 20X4 statements, which are being
presented by themselves. Under these circumstances, in reporting on
the 20X4 financial statements, the auditor should:A.Express an
adverse opinion with a basis for modification paragraph disclosing
the reason (the accounting change) for the opinion.B.Express an
unmodified opinion with an emphasis of matter paragraph and
disclose the accounting change from 20X3 and its effect on the
financial statements.C.Disclaim an opinion and explain all of the
reasons therefore.D.Express an adverse opinion regarding the 20X4
financial statements, without a basis for modification paragraph
since the reason therefore since that reason will be included in
the notes to the statements.
24.Which of the following accounting changes requires an
emphasis of matter paragraph regarding consistency in the auditors'
report?A.A change in the estimated useful lives of a class of fixed
assets.B.A write-off of a patent because future benefits do not
appear to exist.C.A change from the straight line method of
depreciation to an accelerated method for a class of fixed
assets.D.A change in calculating bad debt expense from one percent
to two percent of credit sales.
25.Which of the following is least likely to result in an
emphasis of matter paragraph being added to an unmodified auditor's
report on the financial statements of a client that sells jewelry
through a retail store?A.A decision by the auditor to emphasize
that the client is a part of a larger organization.B.Reliance
placed upon a specialist to evaluate the diamonds.C.A change from
FIFO to specific identification accounting for inventory.D.A
question as to whether the client will be able to remain a going
concern.
26.A client has changed the salvage values of a number of its
fixed assets. The auditors believe that the salvage values are
realistic. The appropriate report on the financial statements
is:A.Standard unmodified.B.Unmodified with explanatory language as
to consistency.C.Qualified for consistency.D.Disclaimer.
27.Which of the following would be most likely to be an
appropriate addressee for an audit report?A.The shareholders of the
corporation whose financial statements were examined.B.A third
party who requested that a copy of the audit report be sent to
her.C.The president of the corporation whose financial statements
were examined.D.The chief financial officer.
28.The term "except for" in an audit report is:A.Used in an
adverse opinion.B.No longer considered appropriate.C.Used in a
qualified opinion.D.Used for an unmodified opinion when an emphasis
of matter paragraph is added.
29.The unmodified standard audit report of a nonpublic company
does not explicitly state that:A.The financial statements are the
responsibility of the company's management.B.The audit was
conducted in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America.C.The auditors believe
that the audit provides a reasonable basis for their opinion.D.An
audit includes assessing the accounting principles used.
30.Which of the following is not a difference between the audit
report of a nonpublic and public company?A.The public company
report includes the word "Registered" in the title.B.The public
company report refers to standards of the PCAOB.C.The public
company report has an additional paragraph referring to the
client's fraud prevention procedures.D.The public company report is
shorter.
31.If audited financial statements include a balance sheet and
an income statement, but do not include a statement of cash
flows:A.The auditors may still issue an unmodified opinion.B.The
auditors should issue a qualified report for the departure from
generally accepted accounting principles.C.The auditors should
issue a qualified report indicating a scope limitation in that no
statement of cash flows is presented.D.The auditors should disclaim
an opinion on the overall financial statements.
32.Which of the following circumstances generally results in the
issuance of a report that includes an opinion that is other than
unmodified?A.The auditor is unable to obtain sufficient appropriate
audit evidence.B.The group auditors for the engagement are relying
on the work of component auditors.C.The financial statements are
affected by a change in accounting principle due to a new FASB
pronouncement.D.The auditors have decided to emphasize the fact
that the company has engaged in material amounts of related party
transactions.
33.Which of the following modifications of the auditors' report
does not include an additional paragraph?A.The report is qualified
because the financial statements contain a material departure from
generally accepted accounting principles.B.The report includes an
emphasis of a matter.C.The audit report indicates a division of
responsibility between two CPA firms.D.The report is qualified
because the scope of the auditors' work was limited.
34.If the predecessor auditors do not reissue their audit report
on comparative financial statements the successor auditors
should:A.Express a qualified opinion on the comparative financial
statements audited by the predecessor auditors.B.Reproduce the
predecessor auditors' report and include it with the new set of
financial statements.C.Have the client omit the comparative
financial statements.D.Refer to the report of the predecessor
auditors.
35.An audit client has refused to allow the auditors to perform
a presumptively mandatory auditing procedure and there are no other
effective alternate procedures available. The circumstance would
normally result in the issuance of:A.A disclaimer of opinion.B.An
adverse opinion.C.A standard unmodified opinion with a qualified
scope paragraph.D.An unmodified report with an emphasis of matter
paragraph.
36.Which of the following is a "registration statement" that is
filed with the SEC by a company planning to issue securities to the
public?A.Form 8-K.B.Form S-1.C.Form 10-Q.D.Form 10-K.
37.If group auditors make no reference to component auditors
whose work they have relied on as a part of the basis for their
report, the group auditors:A.Are not required to investigate the
professional reputation of the component auditors.B.Are issuing an
inappropriate report.C.Are assuming responsibility for the work of
the component auditors.D.Are issuing a qualified opinion.
38.After performing all necessary procedures the predecessor
auditors reissue a prior-period report on financial statements at
the request of the client without revising the original wording.
The predecessor auditors should:A.Delete the date of the
report.B.Dual-date the report.C.Use the reissue date.D.Use the date
of the previous report.
39.When an adverse opinion is expressed, the opinion paragraph
should include a direct reference to:A.A note to the financial
statements which discusses the basis for the opinion.B.The
Auditor's Responsibility section of the audit report which
discusses the basis for the opinion rendered.C.A separate paragraph
(section) which discusses the basis for the opinion rendered.D.The
consistency in the application of generally accepted accounting
principles.
40.It is not appropriate for the auditors' report to refer a
reader to a financial statement note for details regarding
a(an):A.Change in accounting principle.B.Limitation in the scope of
the audit.C.Uncertainty.D.Related party transaction.
41.Under which of the following set of circumstances might the
auditors disclaim an opinion?A.The financial statements contain a
departure from generally accepted accounting principles, the effect
of which is material.B.The group auditors decide to make reference
to the report of component auditor who audited a subsidiary.C.There
has been a material change between periods in the method of
application of accounting principles.D.There are significant scope
limitations on the audit.
42.The auditors include an emphasis of matter paragraph in
report with an unmodified opinion in order to emphasize that the
entity being reported upon is a subsidiary of another business
enterprise. The inclusion of this paragraph:A.Is appropriate and
would not negate the unmodified opinion.B.Is considered a
qualification of the opinion.C.Is a violation of generally accepted
reporting standards if this information is disclosed in notes to
the financial statements.D.Necessitates a revision of the opinion
paragraph to include the phrase "with the foregoing
explanation."
43.An emphasis of a matter paragraph ordinarily:A.Relates to a
report with a modified opinion.B.Follows the opinion
paragraph.C.May either precede or follow the opinion paragraph.D.Is
only included in an audit report with an adverse opinion.
44.Which of the following is least likely to result in
qualification of the auditors' opinion due to a scope
limitation?A.Scope limitations imposed by the client.B.Reliance
placed upon the report of component auditors.C.Inability to obtain
sufficient appropriate audit evidence.D.Inadequate accounting
records.
45.For a continuing audit client, when a complete set of
financial statements is presented on a comparative basis for two
years, the auditors' opinion would refer to:A.Only the current year
under audit.B.Either one or both years at the option of the
auditors.C.Each of the two years plus the preceding year.D.Each of
the years in the two-year period.
46.Which of the following representations does an auditor make
explicitly and which implicitly when issuing an unmodified
(unqualified) opinion on public company financial statements?
A.Option AB.Option BC.Option CD.Option D
47.For a particular entity's financial statements to be
presented fairly in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles, it is not required that the principles selected:A.Be
appropriate in the circumstances for the particular
entity.B.Reflect transactions in a manner that presents the
financial statements within a range of acceptable limits.C.Present
information in the financial statements that is classified and
summarized in a reasonable manner.D.Be applied on a basis
consistent with those followed in the prior year.
48.In which of the following circumstances will it be most
likely that an adverse opinion is considered appropriate?A.The
auditor is not independent with respect to the enterprise being
audited.B.The statements are not in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles due to a departure from GAAP with an
immaterial effect on the financial statements.C.The statements are
not in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
regarding pension plans.D.A client-imposed scope limitation
prevents the auditor from obtaining sufficient appropriate audit
evidence.
49.An independent auditor has concluded that substantial doubt
remains about a client's ability to continue as a going concern,
but the client's financial statements have properly disclosed all
of its solvency problems. The auditor would probably issue
a(an):A.Unmodified opinion with an appropriate emphasis of matter
paragraph.B."Except for" qualified opinion.C.Standard unmodified
opinion.D.Adverse opinion.
50.A basis for modification paragraph is ordinarily
placed:A.Within the "Auditor's Responsibility" section of the audit
report.B.Preceding the opinion section.C.After the opinion
section.D.Based on the auditor's judgment either before or after
the opinion section.
51.Doe, an independent auditor, was engaged to perform an audit
of the financial statements of Ally Incorporated one month after
its fiscal year had ended. Although the inventory count was not
observed by Doe, and accounts receivable were not confirmed by
direct communication with debtors, Doe was able to obtain
sufficient appropriate audit evidence by applying alternative
auditing procedures. Doe's audit report will probably contain:A.A
standard unmodified opinion.B.An unmodified opinion and an emphasis
of matter paragraph.C.Either a qualified opinion or a disclaimer of
opinion.D.An "except for" qualification.
52.Which of the following is a general purpose financial
reporting framework?A.Generally accepted auditing
standards.B.Auditing Standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board.C.International Standards of
Auditing.D.International Financial Reporting Standards
53.Morgan, CPA, is the group auditor for a multinational
corporation. Another CPA has examined and reported on the financial
statements of a significant subsidiary of the corporation. Morgan
is satisfied with the independence and professional reputation of
the component auditor, as well as the quality of the component
auditor's audit. With respect to Morgan's report on the
consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, Morgan:A.Must
not refer to the audit of the component auditor.B.Must refer to the
audit of the component auditor.C.May refer to the audit of the
component auditor.D.May refer to the audit of the component
auditor, in which case Morgan must include in the audit report on
the consolidated financial statements a qualified opinion with
respect to the audit of the component auditor.
54.When reporting on comparative financial statements where the
financial statements of the prior period have been examined by a
predecessor auditor whose report is not presented, the successor
auditor should indicate in the report:A.The reasons why the
predecessor auditor's report is not presented.B.The identity of the
predecessor auditor who examined the financial statements of the
prior year.C.Whether the predecessor auditor's review of the
current year's financial statements revealed any matter that might
have a material effect on the successor auditor's opinion.D.The
type of opinion expressed by the predecessor auditor.
55.If an accounting change has no material effect on the
financial statements in the current year, but the change is
reasonably certain to have a material effect in later years, the
change should be:A.Referred to in the auditor's report for the
current year.B.Disclosed in the notes to the financial statements
of the current year.C.Disclosed in the notes to the financial
statements and referred to in the auditor's report for the current
year.D.Treated as a subsequent event.
56.When financial statements of a prior period are presented on
a comparative basis with financial statements of the current
period, the continuing auditor is responsible for:A.Expressing dual
dated opinions.B.Updating the report on the previous financial
statements only if there has not been a change in the
opinion.C.Updating the report on the previous financial statements
only if the previous report was qualified and the reasons for the
qualification no longer exist.D.Updating the report on the previous
financial statements regardless of the opinion previously
issued.
57.An auditor has been asked to report on the balance sheet of
Kane Company but not on the other basic financial statements. The
auditor will have access to all information underlying the basic
financial statements. Under these circumstances, the auditor:A.May
accept the engagement.B.May accept the engagement but must disclaim
an opinion because of an inability to apply the procedures
considered necessary.C.Should refuse the engagement because there
is a client-imposed scope limitation.D.Should refuse the engagement
because of a departure from generally accepted auditing
standards.
58.When the auditor is unable to determine the amounts
associated with noncompliance with a law by client personnel due to
a scope limitation, the auditor should issue a(an):A.Standard
unmodified opinion.B.Disclaimer of opinion.C.Adverse
opinion.D.Unmodified opinion with a separate emphasis of matter
paragraph.
59.Which of the following will result in emphasis of matter as
to consistency in the auditor's report, regardless of whether the
item is fully disclosed in the financial statements?A.A change in
accounting estimate.B.A change from an unacceptable accounting
principle to a generally accepted one.C.Correction of an error not
involving a change in accounting principle.D.A change in
classification.
60.An auditor's report on comparative financial statements
should be dated as of the date of the:A.Issuance of the
report.B.Accumulation of sufficient appropriate audit
evidence.C.Latest financial statements being reported on.D.Last
related-party transaction disclosed in the statements.
61.In which of the following circumstances would an auditor of
financial statements be most likely to express an adverse
opinion?A.The statements are not in conformity with FASB
requirements regarding the capitalization of leases.B.Information
comes to the auditor's attention that raises substantial doubt
about the entity's ability to continue in existence.C.The chief
executive officer refuses the auditor access to minutes of board of
directors' meetings.D.Tests of controls show that the entity's
internal control is so poor that it can not be relied upon.
Essay Questions
62.Use the accompanying solution sheet to reply to the eight
situations below that relate to the audit of financial statements
of nonpublic companies. Unless indicated otherwise, assume that
material amounts are involved. Do not consider including an
emphasis of matter paragraph in an "auditor discretionary"
circumstance.Situations:
1. A company has departed from GAAP.2. A company's inventory
records were deficient and the auditor was required to satisfy
herself that the inventory was properly stated using alternative
procedures. She is satisfied that she has sufficient appropriate
evidence.3. In auditing a client, an auditor has determined that
substantial doubt exists about an entity's ability to continue as a
going concern.4. A group auditor decides not to take responsibility
for the work of the component auditor who audited a 70% owned
subsidiary and issued an unmodified opinion. The total assets and
revenues of the subsidiary are 5% and 8%, respectively, of the
total assets and revenues of the entity being audited.5. A company
changes from FIFO to LIFO for inventory valuation and the auditor
concurs with the change. The change has a material effect on the
comparability of the entity's financial statements this year, but
is expected to have an immaterial effect in the future.6.
Inadequate record retention policies by the client have resulted in
a situation in which a CPA is unable to obtain sufficient
appropriate audit evidence with respect to a material account.7. A
CPA has decided to emphasize in the audit report that the company
she audited is a component of XYZ Company, its parent.8. A client
has changed its estimate of likely doubtful accounts from 2% of
credit sales to 3%. The auditor believes the change to be
reasonable.
Reply as to the type of opinion and other modification to the
audit report as follows:
If more than one type of opinion is appropriate list eachone
with "Report 1" and one with "Report 2." If only one is
appropriate, in "Report 2" place X, which indicates no second type
of report is appropriate.
63.William & Plaud are group auditors for the Lowell
Corporation. One of the subsidiaries of Lowell Corporation, Wilson
Manufacturing Co., is audited by Lyle & Adams.
a. If William & Plaud make reference in their report to
reliance on the report of the component auditors are they
qualifying their opinion? Explain.b. Regardless of whether William
& Plaud make reference to reliance on the report of the
component auditors, they should perform certain procedures with
respect to Lyle and Adams' audit. What are these procedures?
Chapter 17 Auditors' Reports Answer Key
True / False Questions
1.Audit reports should be dated the date on which sufficient
appropriate audit evidence has been collected.TRUE
AACSB: CommunicationAICPA BB: IndustryAICPA FN:
ReportingBloom's: RememberDifficulty: EasyLearning Objective: 17-01
Describe the standard audit report for nonpublic entity (nonissuer)
audits.Topic: Financial Statements and Standard Unmodified Audit
Reports2.When the auditors are unable to comply with generally
accepted auditing standards, they should issue an opinion that is
unmodified, but include an additional emphasis of matter paragraph
in the report.FALSE
AACSB: CommunicationAICPA BB: IndustryAICPA FN:
ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-03 Identify the circumstances that result in audit reports with
emphasis of matter paragraphs and unmodified opinions.Topic:
Reports with an Unmodified Opinion and an Emphasis of Matter
Paragraph3.When evaluating the results of audit tests, materiality
depends upon both the dollar amount and the nature of the
item.TRUE
AACSB: CommunicationAICPA BB: IndustryAICPA FN:
ReportingBloom's: RememberDifficulty: EasyLearning Objective: 17-04
Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Topic: Modified Opinions4.A public company's financial
statements should be prepared following standards of the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board.FALSE
AACSB: CommunicationAICPA BB: IndustryAICPA BB: LegalAICPA FN:
ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-02 Describe the standard audit report for public entity (issuer)
audits.Topic: Expression of an Opinion5.If financial statements
fail to disclose a material fact, the auditors may disclose the
information in an emphasis of matter paragraph and, depending upon
materiality, issue either a qualified opinion or adverse opinion on
the statements.TRUE
AACSB: CommunicationAICPA BB: IndustryAICPA FN:
ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-04 Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Topic: Modified Opinions6.If financial statements contain
a material departure from generally accepted accounting principles,
the auditors usually should issue a disclaimer of opinion.FALSE
AACSB: CommunicationAICPA BB: IndustryAICPA FN:
ReportingBloom's: RememberDifficulty: EasyLearning Objective: 17-04
Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Topic: Modified Opinions7.A change that the auditor agrees
with from one generally accepted accounting principle to another
generally accepted accounting principle that has a pervasive effect
on net income usually results in an adverse opinion by the
auditors.FALSE
AACSB: CommunicationAICPA BB: IndustryAICPA FN:
ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-04 Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Topic: Modified Opinions8.When there is a significant
question about a company's ability to remain a going concern, the
report issued is usually unmodified with an emphasis of matter
paragraph.TRUE
AACSB: CommunicationAICPA BB: IndustryAICPA FN:
ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-03 Identify the circumstances that result in audit reports with
emphasis of matter paragraphs and unmodified opinions.Topic:
Reports with an Unmodified Opinion and an Emphasis of Matter
Paragraph9.A client imposed scope limitation will generally result
in a disclaimer of opinion, regardless of whether sufficient
appropriate audit evidence is gathered using alternative
procedures.FALSE
AACSB: CommunicationAICPA BB: IndustryAICPA FN:
ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-04 Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Topic: Modified Opinions10.Regulation S-X governs the form
and content of financial statements filed with the SEC.TRUE
AACSB: CommunicationAICPA BB: IndustryAICPA BB: LegalAICPA FN:
ReportingBloom's: RememberDifficulty: EasyLearning Objective: 17-05
Describe the auditors' responsibilities for reporting on
comparative financial statements.Topic: Additional Reporting
Issues
Multiple Choice Questions
11.Which of the following is not explicitly included in an audit
report for a nonpublic company?A.A statement that the auditor
believes that his or her audit provides a reasonable basis for
expressing negative assurance.B.A statement that the auditor's
responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial
statements.C.A statement that the financial statements are the
responsibility of management.D.A title with the word
"independent."
AACSB: CommunicationAICPA BB: IndustryAICPA FN:
ReportingBloom's: RememberDifficulty: EasyLearning Objective: 17-01
Describe the standard audit report for nonpublic entity (nonissuer)
audits.Topic: Financial Statements and Standard Unmodified Audit
Reports12.When an auditor has concluded there is substantial doubt
about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a
reasonable period of time beyond the current financial statement
date (9/30/X1), the auditor's responsibility includes:A.Preparing
prospective financial information to verify whether management's
plans can be effectively implemented.B.Projecting conditions and
events from one year prior to this year's date (9/30/X0) to
9/30/X1.C.Issuing an adverse or negative assurance opinion,
depending upon materiality, due to the possible effects on the
financial statements.D.Considering the adequacy of disclosure about
the entity's possible inability to continue as a going concern.
AACSB: CommunicationAICPA BB: IndustryAICPA FN:
ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-03 Identify the circumstances that result in audit reports with
emphasis of matter paragraphs and unmodified opinions.Topic:
Reports with an Unmodified Opinion and an Emphasis of Matter
Paragraph13.A basis for a modification paragraph in the audit of
the financial statements of a nonpublic company:A.Is only included
with qualified, adverse or disclaimers of opinion.B.Is presented
after the opinion paragraph.C.Has a section title: Emphasis of
Matter.D.Must be included in all nonpublic company audit
reports.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-01 Describe the standard audit report for nonpublic entity
(nonissuer) audits.Topic: Financial Statements and Standard
Unmodified Audit Reports14.After considering an entity's negative
trends and financial difficulties, an auditor has substantial doubt
about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. The
auditor's considerations relating to management's plans for dealing
with the adverse effects of these conditions most likely would
include management's plans to:A.Increase current dividend
distributions.B.Reduce existing lines of credit.C.Increase
ownership equity.D.Purchase assets formerly leased.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-03 Identify the circumstances that result in audit reports with
emphasis of matter paragraphs and unmodified opinions.Source:
AICPATopic: Reports with an Unmodified Opinion and an Emphasis of
Matter Paragraph15.When an auditor does not confirm material
accounts receivable, but is satisfied by the application of
alternative auditing procedures, she normally should:A.Issue an
unmodified opinion, but disclose elsewhere in the report this
departure from a customary procedure.B.Issue an unmodified opinion
with no reference to this omission.C.Issue a qualified opinion or a
disclaimer, depending on the materiality of the receivables.D.Issue
an adverse opinion.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-01 Describe the standard audit report for nonpublic entity
(nonissuer) audits.Topic: Financial Statements and Standard
Unmodified Audit Reports16.When financial statements are affected
by a material departure from generally accepted accounting
principles, the auditors should:A.Issue an unmodified opinion with
a basis for modification paragraph.B.Withdraw from the
engagement.C.Issue an "except for" qualification or an adverse
opinion.D.Issue an "except for" qualification or a disclaimer of
opinion.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-04 Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Topic: Modified Opinions17.When an auditor of financial
statements has substantial doubt about an entity's ability to
continue as a going concern, the auditor most likely would express
a qualified opinion if:A.The effects of the adverse financial
conditions are likely to be negative.B.Information about the
entity's ability to continue as a going concern is not disclosed in
the financial statements.C.Management has no plans to reduce or
delay future expenditures.D.Negative trends and recurring operating
losses appear to be irreversible.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-03 Identify the circumstances that result in audit reports with
emphasis of matter paragraphs and unmodified opinions.Source:
AICPATopic: Reports with an Unmodified Opinion and an Emphasis of
Matter Paragraph18.An auditor of financial statements believes that
there is substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as
a going concern for a reasonable period of time. In evaluating the
entity's plans for dealing with the adverse effects of future
conditions and events, the auditor most likely would consider, as a
mitigating factor, the entity's plans to:A.Repurchase the entity's
stock at a price below its book value.B.Issue stock options to key
executives.C.Lease rather than purchase operating
facilities.D.Accelerate the due date of an existing mortgage.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-03 Identify the circumstances that result in audit reports with
emphasis of matter paragraphs and unmodified opinions.Source:
AICPATopic: Reports with an Unmodified Opinion and an Emphasis of
Matter Paragraph19.Which of the following procedures most likely
would assist an auditor in identifying conditions and events that
may indicate substantial doubt about an entity's ability to
continue as a going concern?A.Performing cutoff tests of sales
transactions with customers with long-standing receivable
balances.B.Evaluating the entity's procedures for identifying and
recording related party transactions.C.Inspecting title documents
to verify whether any real property is pledged as
collateral.D.Inquiring of the entity's legal counsel about
litigation, claims, and assessments.
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ReportingBloom's: RememberDifficulty: EasyLearning Objective: 17-03
Identify the circumstances that result in audit reports with
emphasis of matter paragraphs and unmodified opinions.Source:
AICPATopic: Reports with an Unmodified Opinion and an Emphasis of
Matter Paragraph20.A scope restriction is least likely to result in
a(an):A.Qualified opinion.B.Disclaimer of opinion.C.Adverse
opinion.D.Standard unmodified opinion.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-04 Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Topic: Modified Opinions21.When a client declines to
disclose essential information in the financial statements or
notes, the auditor of the financial statements should:A.Provide the
information in the audit report, if practicable, and qualify the
opinion because of a limitation on the scope of the audit.B.Provide
the information in the audit report, if practicable, and qualify
the opinion because of a departure from GAAP.C.Issue a disclaimer
of opinion because the client has interfered with the auditor's
function of assessing the adequacy of disclosure.D.Issue an
unmodified opinion, but inform the reader by including the omitted
information in the audit report.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-04 Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Topic: Modified Opinions22.CPA Firm A has performed most
of the audit of Consolidated Company's financial statements and
qualifies as the group auditor. CPA Firm B did the remainder of the
work. Firm A wishes to assume full responsibility for Firm B's
work. Which of the following statements is correct?A.Such
assumption of responsibility violates the profession's
standards.B.In such circumstances, when appropriate requirements
have been met, Firm A should issue a standard unmodified opinion on
the financial statements.C.In such circumstances, when appropriate
requirements have been met, Firm A should issue an unmodified
opinion on the financial statements but should make appropriate
reference to Firm B in the audit report.D.CPA firm A should
normally qualify its audit report on the basis of the scope
limitation involved when another CPA firm is involved.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-03 Identify the circumstances that result in audit reports with
emphasis of matter paragraphs and unmodified opinions.Topic:
Reports with an Unmodified Opinion and an Emphasis of Matter
Paragraph23.The Rotter Company changed accounting principles in
20X4 from those followed in 20X3. The auditor believes that the new
principles are not in conformity with GAAP, and therefore that the
20X4 financial statements are misleading due to pervasive
misstatements. The change (including its dollar effect) has been
described in the notes to the 20X4 statements, which are being
presented by themselves. Under these circumstances, in reporting on
the 20X4 financial statements, the auditor should:A.Express an
adverse opinion with a basis for modification paragraph disclosing
the reason (the accounting change) for the opinion.B.Express an
unmodified opinion with an emphasis of matter paragraph and
disclose the accounting change from 20X3 and its effect on the
financial statements.C.Disclaim an opinion and explain all of the
reasons therefore.D.Express an adverse opinion regarding the 20X4
financial statements, without a basis for modification paragraph
since the reason therefore since that reason will be included in
the notes to the statements.
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ReportingBloom's: ApplyDifficulty: HardLearning Objective: 17-04
Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Topic: Modified Opinions24.Which of the following
accounting changes requires an emphasis of matter paragraph
regarding consistency in the auditors' report?A.A change in the
estimated useful lives of a class of fixed assets.B.A write-off of
a patent because future benefits do not appear to exist.C.A change
from the straight line method of depreciation to an accelerated
method for a class of fixed assets.D.A change in calculating bad
debt expense from one percent to two percent of credit sales.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-04 Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Topic: Modified Opinions25.Which of the following is least
likely to result in an emphasis of matter paragraph being added to
an unmodified auditor's report on the financial statements of a
client that sells jewelry through a retail store?A.A decision by
the auditor to emphasize that the client is a part of a larger
organization.B.Reliance placed upon a specialist to evaluate the
diamonds.C.A change from FIFO to specific identification accounting
for inventory.D.A question as to whether the client will be able to
remain a going concern.
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ReportingBloom's: ApplyDifficulty: HardLearning Objective: 17-03
Identify the circumstances that result in audit reports with
emphasis of matter paragraphs and unmodified opinions.Topic:
Reports with an Unmodified Opinion and an Emphasis of Matter
Paragraph26.A client has changed the salvage values of a number of
its fixed assets. The auditors believe that the salvage values are
realistic. The appropriate report on the financial statements
is:A.Standard unmodified.B.Unmodified with explanatory language as
to consistency.C.Qualified for consistency.D.Disclaimer.
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ReportingBloom's: ApplyDifficulty: HardLearning Objective: 17-01
Describe the standard audit report for nonpublic entity (nonissuer)
audits.Topic: Financial Statements and Standard Unmodified Audit
Reports27.Which of the following would be most likely to be an
appropriate addressee for an audit report?A.The shareholders of the
corporation whose financial statements were examined.B.A third
party who requested that a copy of the audit report be sent to
her.C.The president of the corporation whose financial statements
were examined.D.The chief financial officer.
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ReportingBloom's: RememberDifficulty: EasyLearning Objective: 17-01
Describe the standard audit report for nonpublic entity (nonissuer)
audits.Topic: Financial Statements and Standard Unmodified Audit
Reports28.The term "except for" in an audit report is:A.Used in an
adverse opinion.B.No longer considered appropriate.C.Used in a
qualified opinion.D.Used for an unmodified opinion when an emphasis
of matter paragraph is added.
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ReportingBloom's: RememberDifficulty: EasyLearning Objective: 17-04
Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Topic: Modified Opinions29.The unmodified standard audit
report of a nonpublic company does not explicitly state that:A.The
financial statements are the responsibility of the company's
management.B.The audit was conducted in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.C.The
auditors believe that the audit provides a reasonable basis for
their opinion.D.An audit includes assessing the accounting
principles used.
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ReportingBloom's: ApplyDifficulty: HardLearning Objective: 17-01
Describe the standard audit report for nonpublic entity (nonissuer)
audits.Topic: Financial Statements and Standard Unmodified Audit
Reports30.Which of the following is not a difference between the
audit report of a nonpublic and public company?A.The public company
report includes the word "Registered" in the title.B.The public
company report refers to standards of the PCAOB.C.The public
company report has an additional paragraph referring to the
client's fraud prevention procedures.D.The public company report is
shorter.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-01 Describe the standard audit report for nonpublic entity
(nonissuer) audits.Topic: Financial Statements and Standard
Unmodified Audit Reports31.If audited financial statements include
a balance sheet and an income statement, but do not include a
statement of cash flows:A.The auditors may still issue an
unmodified opinion.B.The auditors should issue a qualified report
for the departure from generally accepted accounting
principles.C.The auditors should issue a qualified report
indicating a scope limitation in that no statement of cash flows is
presented.D.The auditors should disclaim an opinion on the overall
financial statements.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-04 Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Topic: Modified Opinions32.Which of the following
circumstances generally results in the issuance of a report that
includes an opinion that is other than unmodified?A.The auditor is
unable to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence.B.The group
auditors for the engagement are relying on the work of component
auditors.C.The financial statements are affected by a change in
accounting principle due to a new FASB pronouncement.D.The auditors
have decided to emphasize the fact that the company has engaged in
material amounts of related party transactions.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-04 Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Topic: Modified Opinions33.Which of the following
modifications of the auditors' report does not include an
additional paragraph?A.The report is qualified because the
financial statements contain a material departure from generally
accepted accounting principles.B.The report includes an emphasis of
a matter.C.The audit report indicates a division of responsibility
between two CPA firms.D.The report is qualified because the scope
of the auditors' work was limited.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-03 Identify the circumstances that result in audit reports with
emphasis of matter paragraphs and unmodified opinions.Topic:
Reports with an Unmodified Opinion and an Emphasis of Matter
Paragraph34.If the predecessor auditors do not reissue their audit
report on comparative financial statements the successor auditors
should:A.Express a qualified opinion on the comparative financial
statements audited by the predecessor auditors.B.Reproduce the
predecessor auditors' report and include it with the new set of
financial statements.C.Have the client omit the comparative
financial statements.D.Refer to the report of the predecessor
auditors.
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ReportingBloom's: ApplyDifficulty: HardLearning Objective: 17-05
Describe the auditors' responsibilities for reporting on
comparative financial statements.Topic: Additional Reporting
Issues35.An audit client has refused to allow the auditors to
perform a presumptively mandatory auditing procedure and there are
no other effective alternate procedures available. The circumstance
would normally result in the issuance of:A.A disclaimer of
opinion.B.An adverse opinion.C.A standard unmodified opinion with a
qualified scope paragraph.D.An unmodified report with an emphasis
of matter paragraph.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-04 Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Topic: Modified Opinions36.Which of the following is a
"registration statement" that is filed with the SEC by a company
planning to issue securities to the public?A.Form 8-K.B.Form
S-1.C.Form 10-Q.D.Form 10-K.
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ReportingBloom's: RememberDifficulty: EasyLearning Objective: 17-05
Describe the auditors' responsibilities for reporting on
comparative financial statements.Topic: Additional Reporting
Issues37.If group auditors make no reference to component auditors
whose work they have relied on as a part of the basis for their
report, the group auditors:A.Are not required to investigate the
professional reputation of the component auditors.B.Are issuing an
inappropriate report.C.Are assuming responsibility for the work of
the component auditors.D.Are issuing a qualified opinion.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-03 Identify the circumstances that result in audit reports with
emphasis of matter paragraphs and unmodified opinions.Topic:
Reports with an Unmodified Opinion and an Emphasis of Matter
Paragraph38.After performing all necessary procedures the
predecessor auditors reissue a prior-period report on financial
statements at the request of the client without revising the
original wording. The predecessor auditors should:A.Delete the date
of the report.B.Dual-date the report.C.Use the reissue date.D.Use
the date of the previous report.
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ReportingBloom's: ApplyDifficulty: HardLearning Objective: 17-01
Describe the standard audit report for nonpublic entity (nonissuer)
audits.Source: AICPATopic: Financial Statements and Standard
Unmodified Audit Reports39.When an adverse opinion is expressed,
the opinion paragraph should include a direct reference to:A.A note
to the financial statements which discusses the basis for the
opinion.B.The Auditor's Responsibility section of the audit report
which discusses the basis for the opinion rendered.C.A separate
paragraph (section) which discusses the basis for the opinion
rendered.D.The consistency in the application of generally accepted
accounting principles.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-04 Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Topic: Modified Opinions40.It is not appropriate for the
auditors' report to refer a reader to a financial statement note
for details regarding a(an):A.Change in accounting
principle.B.Limitation in the scope of the
audit.C.Uncertainty.D.Related party transaction.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-04 Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Source: AICPATopic: Modified Opinions41.Under which of the
following set of circumstances might the auditors disclaim an
opinion?A.The financial statements contain a departure from
generally accepted accounting principles, the effect of which is
material.B.The group auditors decide to make reference to the
report of component auditor who audited a subsidiary.C.There has
been a material change between periods in the method of application
of accounting principles.D.There are significant scope limitations
on the audit.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-04 Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Source: AICPATopic: Modified Opinions42.The auditors
include an emphasis of matter paragraph in report with an
unmodified opinion in order to emphasize that the entity being
reported upon is a subsidiary of another business enterprise. The
inclusion of this paragraph:A.Is appropriate and would not negate
the unmodified opinion.B.Is considered a qualification of the
opinion.C.Is a violation of generally accepted reporting standards
if this information is disclosed in notes to the financial
statements.D.Necessitates a revision of the opinion paragraph to
include the phrase "with the foregoing explanation."
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-03 Identify the circumstances that result in audit reports with
emphasis of matter paragraphs and unmodified opinions.Source:
AICPATopic: Reports with an Unmodified Opinion and an Emphasis of
Matter Paragraph43.An emphasis of a matter paragraph
ordinarily:A.Relates to a report with a modified opinion.B.Follows
the opinion paragraph.C.May either precede or follow the opinion
paragraph.D.Is only included in an audit report with an adverse
opinion.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-03 Identify the circumstances that result in audit reports with
emphasis of matter paragraphs and unmodified opinions.Topic:
Reports with an Unmodified Opinion and an Emphasis of Matter
Paragraph44.Which of the following is least likely to result in
qualification of the auditors' opinion due to a scope
limitation?A.Scope limitations imposed by the client.B.Reliance
placed upon the report of component auditors.C.Inability to obtain
sufficient appropriate audit evidence.D.Inadequate accounting
records.
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ReportingBloom's: ApplyDifficulty: HardLearning Objective: 17-03
Identify the circumstances that result in audit reports with
emphasis of matter paragraphs and unmodified opinions.Source:
AICPATopic: Reports with an Unmodified Opinion and an Emphasis of
Matter Paragraph45.For a continuing audit client, when a complete
set of financial statements is presented on a comparative basis for
two years, the auditors' opinion would refer to:A.Only the current
year under audit.B.Either one or both years at the option of the
auditors.C.Each of the two years plus the preceding year.D.Each of
the years in the two-year period.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-05 Describe the auditors' responsibilities for reporting on
comparative financial statements.Source: AICPATopic: Additional
Reporting Issues46.Which of the following representations does an
auditor make explicitly and which implicitly when issuing an
unmodified (unqualified) opinion on public company financial
statements?
A.Option AB.Option BC.Option CD.Option D
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-02 Describe the standard audit report for public entity (issuer)
audits.Topic: Expression of an Opinion47.For a particular entity's
financial statements to be presented fairly in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles, it is not required that
the principles selected:A.Be appropriate in the circumstances for
the particular entity.B.Reflect transactions in a manner that
presents the financial statements within a range of acceptable
limits.C.Present information in the financial statements that is
classified and summarized in a reasonable manner.D.Be applied on a
basis consistent with those followed in the prior year.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-05 Describe the auditors' responsibilities for reporting on
comparative financial statements.Source: AICPATopic: Additional
Reporting Issues48.In which of the following circumstances will it
be most likely that an adverse opinion is considered
appropriate?A.The auditor is not independent with respect to the
enterprise being audited.B.The statements are not in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles due to a departure
from GAAP with an immaterial effect on the financial
statements.C.The statements are not in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles regarding pension plans.D.A
client-imposed scope limitation prevents the auditor from obtaining
sufficient appropriate audit evidence.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-04 Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Source: AICPATopic: Modified Opinions49.An independent
auditor has concluded that substantial doubt remains about a
client's ability to continue as a going concern, but the client's
financial statements have properly disclosed all of its solvency
problems. The auditor would probably issue a(an):A.Unmodified
opinion with an appropriate emphasis of matter paragraph.B."Except
for" qualified opinion.C.Standard unmodified opinion.D.Adverse
opinion.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-03 Identify the circumstances that result in audit reports with
emphasis of matter paragraphs and unmodified opinions.Source:
AICPATopic: Reports with an Unmodified Opinion and an Emphasis of
Matter Paragraph50.A basis for modification paragraph is ordinarily
placed:A.Within the "Auditor's Responsibility" section of the audit
report.B.Preceding the opinion section.C.After the opinion
section.D.Based on the auditor's judgment either before or after
the opinion section.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-04 Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Source: AICPATopic: Modified Opinions51.Doe, an
independent auditor, was engaged to perform an audit of the
financial statements of Ally Incorporated one month after its
fiscal year had ended. Although the inventory count was not
observed by Doe, and accounts receivable were not confirmed by
direct communication with debtors, Doe was able to obtain
sufficient appropriate audit evidence by applying alternative
auditing procedures. Doe's audit report will probably contain:A.A
standard unmodified opinion.B.An unmodified opinion and an emphasis
of matter paragraph.C.Either a qualified opinion or a disclaimer of
opinion.D.An "except for" qualification.
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ReportingBloom's: ApplyDifficulty: HardLearning Objective: 17-01
Describe the standard audit report for nonpublic entity (nonissuer)
audits.Source: AICPATopic: Financial Statements and Standard
Unmodified Audit Reports52.Which of the following is a general
purpose financial reporting framework?A.Generally accepted auditing
standards.B.Auditing Standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board.C.International Standards of
Auditing.D.International Financial Reporting Standards
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
IntroductionTopic: Financial Statements53.Morgan, CPA, is the group
auditor for a multinational corporation. Another CPA has examined
and reported on the financial statements of a significant
subsidiary of the corporation. Morgan is satisfied with the
independence and professional reputation of the component auditor,
as well as the quality of the component auditor's audit. With
respect to Morgan's report on the consolidated financial
statements, taken as a whole, Morgan:A.Must not refer to the audit
of the component auditor.B.Must refer to the audit of the component
auditor.C.May refer to the audit of the component auditor.D.May
refer to the audit of the component auditor, in which case Morgan
must include in the audit report on the consolidated financial
statements a qualified opinion with respect to the audit of the
component auditor.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-03 Identify the circumstances that result in audit reports with
emphasis of matter paragraphs and unmodified opinions.Source:
AICPATopic: Reports with an Unmodified Opinion and an Emphasis of
Matter Paragraph54.When reporting on comparative financial
statements where the financial statements of the prior period have
been examined by a predecessor auditor whose report is not
presented, the successor auditor should indicate in the
report:A.The reasons why the predecessor auditor's report is not
presented.B.The identity of the predecessor auditor who examined
the financial statements of the prior year.C.Whether the
predecessor auditor's review of the current year's financial
statements revealed any matter that might have a material effect on
the successor auditor's opinion.D.The type of opinion expressed by
the predecessor auditor.
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ReportingBloom's: ApplyDifficulty: HardLearning Objective: 17-05
Describe the auditors' responsibilities for reporting on
comparative financial statements.Source: AICPATopic: Additional
Reporting Issues55.If an accounting change has no material effect
on the financial statements in the current year, but the change is
reasonably certain to have a material effect in later years, the
change should be:A.Referred to in the auditor's report for the
current year.B.Disclosed in the notes to the financial statements
of the current year.C.Disclosed in the notes to the financial
statements and referred to in the auditor's report for the current
year.D.Treated as a subsequent event.
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ReportingBloom's: ApplyDifficulty: HardLearning Objective: 17-03
Identify the circumstances that result in audit reports with
emphasis of matter paragraphs and unmodified opinions.Source:
AICPATopic: Reports with an Unmodified Opinion and an Emphasis of
Matter Paragraph56.When financial statements of a prior period are
presented on a comparative basis with financial statements of the
current period, the continuing auditor is responsible
for:A.Expressing dual dated opinions.B.Updating the report on the
previous financial statements only if there has not been a change
in the opinion.C.Updating the report on the previous financial
statements only if the previous report was qualified and the
reasons for the qualification no longer exist.D.Updating the report
on the previous financial statements regardless of the opinion
previously issued.
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ReportingBloom's: ApplyDifficulty: HardLearning Objective: 17-05
Describe the auditors' responsibilities for reporting on
comparative financial statements.Source: AICPATopic: Additional
Reporting Issues57.An auditor has been asked to report on the
balance sheet of Kane Company but not on the other basic financial
statements. The auditor will have access to all information
underlying the basic financial statements. Under these
circumstances, the auditor:A.May accept the engagement.B.May accept
the engagement but must disclaim an opinion because of an inability
to apply the procedures considered necessary.C.Should refuse the
engagement because there is a client-imposed scope
limitation.D.Should refuse the engagement because of a departure
from generally accepted auditing standards.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
IntroductionSource: AICPATopic: Financial Statements58.When the
auditor is unable to determine the amounts associated with
noncompliance with a law by client personnel due to a scope
limitation, the auditor should issue a(an):A.Standard unmodified
opinion.B.Disclaimer of opinion.C.Adverse opinion.D.Unmodified
opinion with a separate emphasis of matter paragraph.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-04 Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Source: AICPATopic: Modified Opinions59.Which of the
following will result in emphasis of matter as to consistency in
the auditor's report, regardless of whether the item is fully
disclosed in the financial statements?A.A change in accounting
estimate.B.A change from an unacceptable accounting principle to a
generally accepted one.C.Correction of an error not involving a
change in accounting principle.D.A change in classification.
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ReportingBloom's: RememberDifficulty: EasyLearning Objective: 17-04
Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Source: AICPATopic: Modified Opinions60.An auditor's
report on comparative financial statements should be dated as of
the date of the:A.Issuance of the report.B.Accumulation of
sufficient appropriate audit evidence.C.Latest financial statements
being reported on.D.Last related-party transaction disclosed in the
statements.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-05 Describe the auditors' responsibilities for reporting on
comparative financial statements.Source: AICPATopic: Additional
Reporting Issues61.In which of the following circumstances would an
auditor of financial statements be most likely to express an
adverse opinion?A.The statements are not in conformity with FASB
requirements regarding the capitalization of leases.B.Information
comes to the auditor's attention that raises substantial doubt
about the entity's ability to continue in existence.C.The chief
executive officer refuses the auditor access to minutes of board of
directors' meetings.D.Tests of controls show that the entity's
internal control is so poor that it can not be relied upon.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-04 Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Source: AICPATopic: Modified Opinions Essay Questions
62.Use the accompanying solution sheet to reply to the eight
situations below that relate to the audit of financial statements
of nonpublic companies. Unless indicated otherwise, assume that
material amounts are involved. Do not consider including an
emphasis of matter paragraph in an "auditor discretionary"
circumstance.Situations:
1. A company has departed from GAAP.2. A company's inventory
records were deficient and the auditor was required to satisfy
herself that the inventory was properly stated using alternative
procedures. She is satisfied that she has sufficient appropriate
evidence.3. In auditing a client, an auditor has determined that
substantial doubt exists about an entity's ability to continue as a
going concern.4. A group auditor decides not to take responsibility
for the work of the component auditor who audited a 70% owned
subsidiary and issued an unmodified opinion. The total assets and
revenues of the subsidiary are 5% and 8%, respectively, of the
total assets and revenues of the entity being audited.5. A company
changes from FIFO to LIFO for inventory valuation and the auditor
concurs with the change. The change has a material effect on the
comparability of the entity's financial statements this year, but
is expected to have an immaterial effect in the future.6.
Inadequate record retention policies by the client have resulted in
a situation in which a CPA is unable to obtain sufficient
appropriate audit evidence with respect to a material account.7. A
CPA has decided to emphasize in the audit report that the company
she audited is a component of XYZ Company, its parent.8. A client
has changed its estimate of likely doubtful accounts from 2% of
credit sales to 3%. The auditor believes the change to be
reasonable.
Reply as to the type of opinion and other modification to the
audit report as follows:
If more than one type of opinion is appropriate list eachone
with "Report 1" and one with "Report 2." If only one is
appropriate, in "Report 2" place X, which indicates no second type
of report is appropriate.
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ReportingBloom's: ApplyDifficulty: HardLearning Objective: 17-01
Describe the standard audit report for nonpublic entity (nonissuer)
audits.Learning Objective: 17-02 Describe the standard audit report
for public entity (issuer) audits.Learning Objective: 17-04
Identify the circumstances that result in modified audit
opinions.Topic: Expression of an OpinionTopic: Financial Statements
and Standard Unmodified Audit ReportsTopic: Modified
Opinions63.William & Plaud are group auditors for the Lowell
Corporation. One of the subsidiaries of Lowell Corporation, Wilson
Manufacturing Co., is audited by Lyle & Adams.
a. If William & Plaud make reference in their report to
reliance on the report of the component auditors are they
qualifying their opinion? Explain.b. Regardless of whether William
& Plaud make reference to reliance on the report of the
component auditors, they should perform certain procedures with
respect to Lyle and Adams' audit. What are these procedures?
a. No. The auditors are indicating a division of responsibility
between them and the component auditors.b. When a component auditor
exists, the group auditor should determine whether sufficient
appropriate audit evidence can reasonably be expected to be
obtained regarding overall group controls, the consolidation
process and the financial information on the components. In
addition, the group engagement team should obtain an understanding
of whether the component auditor is competent and understands and
will comply with all ethical requirements, particularly
independence.
( The extent to which the group engagement team will be involved
with the component auditor.( Whether the group engagement team will
be able to obtain necessary information on the consolidation
process from the component auditor.( Whether the component auditor
operates in a regulatory environment that actively oversees
auditors.
The group auditor should communicate with the component auditor,
including informing the component auditor of how its work will be
used, ethical requirements, providing a list of related parties,
and identifying significant risk of misstatements of the group
financial statements.
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ReportingBloom's: UnderstandDifficulty: MediumLearning Objective:
17-03 Identify the circumstances that result in audit reports with
emphasis of matter paragraphs and unmodified opinions.Topic:
Reports with an Unmodified Opinion and an Emphasis of Matter
Paragraph17-1