AICPA CPA-Auditing Exam - Topic 2 Question 21 Discussion

Choice 'd' is correct. When obtaining specific written client representations, an auditor would not apply materiality limits to fraud involving employees with significant roles in the internal control structure, because even fraud that causes an immaterial effect on the financial statements may have serious implications with respect to the integrity of the employees involved.

Choice 'a' is incorrect. An auditor would apply materiality limits when obtaining specific written client representations pertaining to disclosure of compensating balance arrangements involving restrictions on cash balances, because immaterial amounts need not be considered.

Choice 'b' is incorrect. An auditor would apply materiality limits when obtaining specific written client representations pertaining to information concerning related party transactions and related amounts receivable or payable, because immaterial amounts need not be considered.

Choice 'c' is incorrect. An auditor would apply materiality limits when obtaining specific written client representations pertaining to the absence of errors and unrecorded transactions in the financial statements, because immaterial amounts need not be considered.