This problem is based on the JA Tires data that was first introduced in problem 6-35. If you have not already accessed the data, it can be downloaded from the textbook website. As part of risk assessment procedures, you have been asked to perform some preliminary data analytics on the sales file to assess whether individual transactions or classes of sales transactions represent increased inherent risk because they are large, unusual, or involve related parties. You can perform this analysis using Excel, or audit software such as ACL or IDEA. 

Required:

a. Identify the five largest sales transactions. Indicate whether you believe these transactions should require an increase in inherent risk. Do you believe any of these transactions individually, or in the aggregate, should be considered a significant risk? 

b. Identify any other transactions that appear to involve unusual product numbers, customers, or prices. 

c. Customer 1027, New York Tire Depot, is considered a related party to JA Tires. What is the total amount of sales to this customer? 

Data From Problem 35

Risk of Material Misstatements Balance-Related Acceptable Audit Risk Planned Audit Objectives Inherent Risk Control Risk Detection Risk Existence Low Medium Medium Completeness Medium Low Medium Accuracy Medium Medium Medium Cutoff Medium Medium Low Detail tie-in Medium Medium Low Realizable value Low High Medium Classification Medium Low Low Rights and obligations Medium Medium Low Presentation Medium Low Medium