Other applications of the assurance function

$1\mathrm{.}26$ MEDIUM Gold & Associates $($Gold$)$ offers a variety of audit and assurance services, including:

$($a$)$ analysis of financial transactions to identify unauthorised transfers of cash between

companies

$($b$)$ reconstruction of incomplete accounting records to settle insurance claims

$($c$)$ assessment of energy use patterns and recommendation of energy conservation opportunities

$($d$)$ provision of reasonable assurance as to whether financial reports have been prepared in

accordance with applicable accounting standards

$($e$)$ assessment of conformity of employee expense claims with a company's policy manual

$($f$)$ assisting management in the effective discharge of its responsibilities by providing independent

analysis, appraisals, advice and recommendations concerning the activities reviewed.

REQUIRED

For each of the services provided by Gold, identify whether an assurance engagement is being

performed, and if so$,$ which type of assurance engagement $($compliance$,$ performance, internal,

forensic or financial report$).$ LO $1\mathrm{.}6$