1. How does the extended role of professional accountants affect the accounting profession?
2. Discuss the difference types of assurance that may be obtained in an assurance engagement?
3. An enhancing role of auditors has developed where the audit expertise is used widely to assist the client's needs. What are your views concerning the role described, with reference to the appearance of audit independence?
4. What is meant by comprehensive audit? Should a comprehensive audit be carried out by an independent auditor?
5. How do you think corporate collapses have influenced the role of auditing in recent years?