November 21, 2009
 

 
  10 Steps to Performing an Efficient Review of an Audit Engagement


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  1. Review of the firm’s planning and the engagement profile.

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  3. Read accountant’s report and respond to reporting and disclosure questions, by completing Section I, Reports and Financial Statements, of the engagement checklist. If applicable, complete the separate Financial Reporting and Disclosure Checklist (Section 22,300) for general audit engagements.

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  5. Review the working papers for general audit procedures and complete Section II, General Audit Procedures.

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  7. Identify significant audit areas in Column 1 of the grid in Section III.

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  9. Review the remaining working papers and answer the working paper questions related to the identified significant risk areas identified in Step 4.

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  11. Reassess the identification of significant audit areas to be reviewed to determine if any should be added.

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  13. Complete Columns 2 through 5 of the grid in Section III for the significant audit areas identified in Step 5.

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  15. Complete Section IV. related to Functional Areas

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  17. Provide explanation of “No” answers for which a Matter for Further Consideration form was not generated in Section V.

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  19. In Section VI., conclude on the engagement reviewed.

 

 
 
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