Question: 21.) List three potential problems on the financial statements that an auditor should inquire further about. Do not simply list three accounts; provide a one-sentence
| 21.) List three potential problems on the financial statements | |||||
| that an auditor should inquire further about. Do not simply list three accounts; | |||||
| provide a one-sentence explanation of why you suspect error or earnings management | |||||
| (20 points). | |||||
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |||
| REVENUE AND EXPENSE: | |||||
| Sales (net) | 3,580,000 | 3,611,000 | 3,589,000 | ||
| Cost of goods sold | (1,790,000) | (2,347,150) | (2,332,850) | ||
| Gross margin | 1,790,000 | 1,263,850 | 1,256,150 | ||
| General expense | (175,000) | (164,000) | (166,000) | ||
| Depreciation | (770,000) | (450,000) | (450,000) | ||
| Operating income | 845,000 | 649,850 | 640,150 | ||
| Interest expense | (322,000) | (302,000) | (300,400) | ||
| Income taxes (40%) | (209,200) | (139,140) | (135,900) | ||
| Net income | 313,800 | 208,710 | 203,850 | ||
| ASSETS: | |||||
| Cash | 338,000 | 291,000 | 302,400 | ||
| Accounts receivable | 625,000 | 517,000 | 504,000 | ||
| Allowance doubtful accounts | (6,250) | (10,340) | (10,080) | ||
| Inventory | 418,000 | 355,000 | 361,000 | ||
| Total current assets | 1,069,780 | 1,152,660 | 1,157,320 | ||
| Fixed assets | 7,283,480 | 6,455,000 | 6,455,000 | ||
| Accum. depreciation | (2,580,000) | (2,130,000) | (1,680,000) | ||
| Total assets | 5,773,260 | 5,477,660 | 5,932,320 | ||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY: | |||||
| Accounts payable | 124,000 | 131,000 | 109,000 | ||
| Bank loans, 8% | 525,000 | 525,000 | 505,000 | ||
| Accrued interest | 17,600 | 15,000 | 15,400 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 666,600 | 671,000 | 629,400 | ||
| Long-term debt, 10% | 2,600,000 | 2,600,000 | 2,600,000 | ||
| Total liabilities | 3,266,600 | 3,271,000 | 3,229,400 | ||
| Capital stock | 1,317,950 | 917,950 | 1,622,920 | ||
| Retained earnings | 1,188,710 | 1,288,710 | 1,080,000 | ||
| Total liabilities and equity | 5,773,260 | 5,477,660 | 5,932,320 | ||
| *-During FY2019, Balmer paid $100,000 in cash dividends. | |||||
| *-Balmer bought back stock totaling $704,970 in 2018 and issued stock | |||||
| totaling $400,000 in 2019 | |||||
| *- Debt was outstanding for entire year. | |||||
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