The following are a list of risks to the financial report: 1. Senior management has offered large

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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.

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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

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