AICPA CPA-Auditing Exam - Topic 1 Question 87 Discussion

Actual exam question for AICPA's CPA-Auditing exam

Question #: 87
Topic #: 1

Which of the following procedures should an auditor generally perform regarding subsequent events?

ACompare the latest available interim financial statements with the financial statements being audited.

BSend second requests to the client's customers who failed to respond to initial accounts receivable confirmation requests.

CCommunicate material weaknesses in the internal control structure to those charged with governance.

DReview the cut-off bank statements for several months after the year-end.

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Suggested Answer: A

Choice 'a' is correct. An auditor's communication of internal control related matters noted in an audit usually should be addressed to management and those charged with governance.

Choices 'b', 'c', and 'd' are incorrect. The director of internal auditing, the chief financial officer, and the chief accounting officer all would have access to the letter; however, it would not be addressed to them since they do not have the same level of authority and responsibility to the shareholders as management and those charged with governance.

by Barrie at May 10, 2024, 03:45 PM

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Earleen

4 months ago

C is key, but I’m surprised it’s not mentioned more often!

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Loise

5 months ago

Wait, are we really still doing second requests? Seems outdated.

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Earleen

5 months ago

Totally agree with A, it’s crucial for accuracy.

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Kayleigh

5 months ago

I think D is more important, though.

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Lizette

5 months ago

A is definitely a must-do for auditors!

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Jacki

6 months ago

Comparing interim financials to the audited statements seems like a solid approach for identifying subsequent events, so I’m thinking option A could be correct.

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Marsha

6 months ago

I feel like communicating material weaknesses is more about internal controls than subsequent events, so I'm leaning away from option C.

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Dalene

6 months ago

I remember practicing a question about reviewing bank statements, so option D might be relevant here, but I can't recall the specifics.

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Daren

6 months ago

I think option A sounds familiar, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the right procedure for subsequent events.

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Leonor

6 months ago

Based on my understanding, the auditor should compare the latest available interim financial statements with the audited financial statements to identify any significant events that occurred after the reporting period. This is a standard procedure for subsequent event review.

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Lorean

6 months ago

I'm a bit hesitant on this one. While communicating material weaknesses is important, I don't think that's the correct procedure for addressing subsequent events. I'll need to review my notes to be sure.

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Lisha

6 months ago

The key here is to focus on subsequent events. Reviewing the latest interim financial statements would be the best way to identify any material events that occurred after the balance sheet date.

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Myra

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I think it might have something to do with reviewing the cut-off bank statements, but I'm not confident that's the right approach.

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Roxane

6 months ago

This is a straightforward question. The auditor should generally compare the latest available interim financial statements with the financial statements being audited to identify any subsequent events.

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Deandrea

6 months ago

Ah, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure about the relationship between unit tests and refactoring. I'll need to revisit my notes on that topic before answering.

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Ligia

6 months ago

I've got a good feeling about ENCKEYS. That seems like the most logical choice based on what we've covered in class.

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Martina

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this. I'll have to review my notes on IT governance to figure out the right approach.

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Casandra

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know APIs are used for cloud integration, but I'm not confident that's the only option. I might need to review my notes on cloud architecture to be sure.

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Casie

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure about this one. The fair value has increased from grant date to reporting date, so I'm not sure if that affects the accounting treatment. I'll need to think this through step-by-step.

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Elke

11 months ago

Subsequent events? More like 'subsequent shenanigans,' am I right? Better have those bank statements on lockdown, folks!

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Eliz

10 months ago

D) Review the cut-off bank statements for several months after the year-end.

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Earnestine

10 months ago

C) Communicate material weaknesses in the internal control structure to those charged with governance.

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Rikki

10 months ago

B) Send second requests to the client's customers who failed to respond to initial accounts receivable confirmation requests.

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Mee

10 months ago

A) Compare the latest available interim financial statements with the financial statements being audited.

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Kara

11 months ago

Hmm, Option C is interesting, but it's more about communicating control weaknesses, not subsequent events. Gotta keep our eye on the ball here, folks.

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Leontine

9 months ago

D) Review the cut-off bank statements for several months after the year-end.

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Annalee

10 months ago

B) Send second requests to the client's customers who failed to respond to initial accounts receivable confirmation requests.

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Justine

10 months ago

A) Compare the latest available interim financial statements with the financial statements being audited.

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Wynell

11 months ago

Hold up, why are we even considering Option B? That's more for the confirmation process, not subsequent events. This is a no-brainer - Option D all the way!

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Dean

10 months ago

Let's focus on what's necessary for subsequent events. Option D is the best choice for the auditor to perform.

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Pearly

10 months ago

Yeah, Option D is more relevant to subsequent events. It's important to review the cut-off bank statements.

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Carrol

10 months ago

Definitely, Option D is the best choice for ensuring we cover all our bases with subsequent events.

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Sherell

10 months ago

Yeah, Option D makes the most sense for subsequent events. It's all about reviewing those bank statements.

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Tanesha

11 months ago

I agree, Option B seems out of place here. Option D is definitely the way to go.

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Mary

11 months ago

I agree, Option B seems out of place here. Option D is definitely the way to go.

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Glenna

12 months ago

I'm not sure about that. Comparing the latest interim financial statements with the audited ones (Option A) seems like a more comprehensive approach to subsequent events.

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Vanda

10 months ago

True, it's all about making sure we have a complete picture of the company's financial situation.

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Iola

10 months ago

Sending second requests to customers who didn't respond to initial confirmation requests could also be important.

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Timmy

10 months ago

Yeah, that way we can see if there are any significant changes that need to be addressed.

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Janine

11 months ago

I think comparing the latest interim financial statements with the audited ones is a good idea.

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Nobuko

12 months ago

Option D seems like the obvious choice here. Reviewing the cut-off bank statements is crucial for identifying any subsequent events that could impact the financial statements.

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Quentin

11 months ago

User 2: Definitely, it's a key procedure to ensure the financial statements are accurate.

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Maile

11 months ago

User 1: I agree, reviewing the cut-off bank statements is important for catching any new events.

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Salley

1 year ago

I believe reviewing the cut-off bank statements for several months after the year-end is also crucial to detect any potential errors or fraud.

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Meghan

1 year ago

I agree with Kathryn. It's important to ensure consistency and accuracy in the financial statements.

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Kathryn

1 year ago

I think the auditor should compare the latest available interim financial statements with the financial statements being audited.

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