You, a CPA, are the auditor of Blettin Manufacturing Company. Blettin has acquired 100% ownership of a company located in Peru. The owner of Blettin would like to know the impact that this acquisition will have on the financial statement audit. The engagement partner of Blettin has also asked you to write a planning memo indicating the planning work that should be done now (three months prior to the yearend) to facilitate the consolidated year-end financial statement audit engagement.

REQUIRED:

Draft the planning memo requested by the partner.