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,The applicable financial reporting framework The financial reporting framework that is acceptable in view of the nature of
the entity and the objective of the financial statements
Includes general purpose: designed to meet needs of a wide range of users
(GAAP & IFRS)
and special purpose frameworks
Fair presentation frameworks All financial reporting frameworks in the US are fair presentation frameworks
Acknowledges explicity or implicitly that to achieve fair presentation of the FS,
it may be necessary for management to provide disclosures beyond those
specifically required
Acknowledges explicitly that it may be necessary for mgmt (RARE) to depart
from a requirement to achieve fair presentation
Auditing standards (GAAS) Generally accepted auditing standards - mandatory on all audit
engagements
(GAGAS) Generally accepted government auditing standards - audits of
government organizations, programs or activities that receive government
funds
(PCAOB) - established pursuant to SOX - establish auditing standards for
issuers
(ISA) International standards of auditing
The term "must" or "is required" indicates an unconditional requirement
must be followed in all cases
The term "should" presumptively mandatory requirement
must be followed in all cases where the requirement is relevant but allows for
departures in rare circumstances if there is appropriate justification
Conditions that indicate possible fraud Pressure
Opportunity
Rationalization
If there is substantial doubt about going concern, the consider the adequacy of the disclosure about the entity's possible inability to
auditor should: continue as a going concern
include an emphasis of matter paragraph in the auditors report to reflect this
conclusion
, Going concern documentation Conditions or events that gave rise to the concern
Any mitigating factors the auditor finds significant
Audit work performed to evaluate mgmt plans
Conclusion about whether it remains or is alleviated
The effect on the financial statements and disclosures
Mitigating factors when an auditors believe there is substantial doubt about going concern, the
auditor is required to consider MANAGEMENTS PLAN FOR DEALING WITH
the conditions or events that led to the auditors belief
-Plan to borrow money or restructure debt
-Plan to sell assets
-Plan to delay or reduce expenditures
-Plan to increase ownership equity
Must have BOTH intent and ability
No audit work can be done NO AUDIT OPINION
not even a bad opinion
Subsequent discovery of facts after report release date: Disassociate
If client refuses to follow procedures
Alert regulatory agencies
"DAR" them to fix it
Relying parties
If there is a material inconsistency in documents The auditor should determine whether the audited financial statements or the
containing audited financial statements other info needs to be revised
If the FS requires revision and management refuses then they should modify the
opinion
If the other info requires revision then they should communicate this to those
charged with governance and include this in the auditors report in an other-
matter paragraph or withhold use of the report or withdraw from engagement