A very important aspect of the audit of the financial statements by an external auditor is the
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A very important aspect of the audit of the financial statements by an external auditor is the observation of the physical stocktaking
Required:
a) Why does the auditor need to attend a stock-take of the company that he audits?(6 marks)
b) List four procedures that an auditor would need to undertake prior to attending a
company's stock-take.(4 marks)
c) Explain the audit tests that the auditor would apply to establish the physical qualities of stock and their ownership.(4 marks)
d) How does the auditor satisfy himself that the procedure adopted by the management
with regard to stocks have been applied throughout the financial period? (6 marks)
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Auditing and Assurance Services An Applied Approach
ISBN: 978-0073404004
1st edition
Authors: Iris Stuart
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