The following are a list of risks to the financial report: 1. Senior management has offered large
Question:
The following are a list of risks to the financial report:
1. Senior management has offered large bonuses to managers to meet financial targets.
2. Analytical procedures for a manufacturer show a significant increase in both profit margins and inventory turnover days.
3. The industry in which the company operates is experiencing economic difficulties.
4. Analytical procedures for a retailer show significant decreases in both profit margins and inventory turnover days.
5. An employee responsible for cash payments did not receive a pay rise due to poor performance.
Required
For each risk identify the potential type of misstatement in the financial report and identify if the misstatement would have a pervasive effect on many or all of the assertions.
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Modern Auditing And Assurance Services
ISBN: 9781118615249
6th Edition
Authors: Philomena Leung, Paul Coram, Barry J. Cooper, Peter Richardson