ACCT 4141 AUDIT RISK/ENGAGEMENT RISK CASE Tammy Potter, a new partner with the CPA firm of Tower & Tower, was recently appointed to the board of directors of a local community organization. The chairman of the board of the community organization is Lewis Edmond who is also the owner of a real estate development firm, Tierra Corporation. Potter was quite excited when Edmond indicated that his company needed an audit and he wished to discuss the matter with her. During the discussion, Potter was told that Tierra Corporation needed the audit to obtain a substantial amount of additional financing to purchase profitable, and committed to growth. The audit fee for the engagement should substantial. another company. Presently, Tierra Corporation is successful, be Since Tierra Corporation appeared to be a good client prospect, Potter tentatively indicated that Tower & Tower wanted to do the work. Potter then mentioned that Tower& Tower's quality control policies require an investigation of new cli approval by the managing partner, Lee Tower Potter obtained the authorization of Edmond to make the necessary inquiries for the new client investigation, and Edmond was found to be a highly respected member of the community. Also, Tierra Corporation was highly regarded by its banker and its attorney, and the Dun & Bradstreet report on the corporation reflected nothing negative. Is a final part of the investigation process, Potter contacted Edmond's former tax accountant, Bill Turner. Potter was surprised to discover that Turner did not share the others' high opinion of Edmond. Turner related that on an IRS (Internal Revenue Service) audit 10 years ago, Edmond was questioned about the details of a large capital loss reported on the sale of some land to a trust. Edmond told the IRS agent that he had lost all the supporting documentation for the transaction, and that he had no way of finding out the names of the principals of the trust. A search by an IRS auditor revealed that the land was recorded in the name of Edmond's married daughter and that Edmond himself was listed as the trustee. The IRS rejected the loss and Edmond was given a civil fraud penalty. Potter was concerned about these findings, but eventually concluded that Edmond had probably matured to a point where he would not engage in such activities a. Present arguments supporting a decision to accept Tierra Corporation as an audit h. Present arguments supporting a decision not to accept Tierra Corporation as an a Assuming that you are Lee Tower, based on the above arguments for and against client. audit client. accepting Tierra, give your final decision regarding the acceptance of Tierra Corporation as a client. Indicate the arguments from part (a) or part (b) that you most persuasive (convincing) to your decision