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Performing Substantive Test
Performing Substantive Test
Quality of Evidence
Sufficiency - refers to the amount of evidence
that the auditor should accumulate.
Factors to be considered in evaluating the
sufficiency of evidence:
Competence of evidence - this varies
inversely with the amount of evidence that
is sufficient in a given situation. The more
competent the evidence, the less amount of
evidence is needed to support the auditors
opinion.
Materiality of item being examined - the
more material the fs amount being
examined, the more evidence will be
needed to support the validity.
Risk involved in a particular amount - as the
risk of mis-statement increases, the more
evidence will be needed.
Experience gained during previous audit
may indicate the amount of evidence taken
before and whether such evidence was
enough.
Test of Details
- involves examining the actual details making up
the various account balances
major contracts
engagement letter
organizational chart
analyses of long-term accounts
internal control analyses
Current file - contains evidence gathered and
conclusions reached relevant to the audit of a
particular year.
a copy of the financial statements
audit program
working trial balance
lead schedules
detailed schedules
correspondence with other parties