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The auditor shall document the identified or suspected non-compliance with the laws and regulations and the results of discussion with the management and those charged with the governance and other parties outside the entity. Latest NewsWhen the auditor knows that noncompliance with laws and regulations has occurred the auditor must?Answer: When an auditor discovers or suspects noncompliance with a law or regulation (illegal act), unless the matters involved are inconsequential, the auditor should: 1. Obtain an understanding of the nature and circumstances of the act.
When the auditor becomes aware of information concerning a possible noncompliance to laws or regulations the auditor should appropriately?When the auditor becomes aware of information concerning a possible instance of noncompliance, the auditor should obtain an understanding of the nature of the act and the circumstances in which it has occurred, and sufficient other information to evaluate the possible effect on the financial statements.
How will an auditor respond to the discovery of nonIf the auditor identifies or suspects non-compliance, the auditor will need to consider whether law, regulation and ethical requirements either require the auditor to report to an appropriate authority outside the entity, or establish responsibilities under which this may be appropriate.
When dealing with laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements the auditor?The auditor's responsibility for uncovering illegal acts that have a direct effect on the financial statements is the same as for errors and fraud. However, the auditor is not required to search for illegal acts that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements unless there is reason to believe they exist.
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