The following items were discovered during the December 31, 2011 audit of the financial statements of Westmoreland

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The following items were discovered during the December 31, 2011 audit of the financial statements of Westmoreland Corporation:
1. The company's financial statements did not include an accrual for bonuses earned by senior management in 2011 but payable in March 2012. The aggregate bonus amount was $125,000.
2. Equipment originally costing $725,000 that was fully depreciated with a remaining residual value of $60,000 was sold for $85,000 on December 29, 2011. The purchaser agreed to pay for the equipment by January 15, 2012.
3. Based on close examination of the client's aged accounts receivable trial balance and correspondence files with customers, the auditor determined that management's allowance for bad debts is overstated by $44,000.
4. Expenses totaling $52,000 associated with the maintenance of equipment were inappropriately debited to the equipment account.
5. Marketing expenses of $43,000 were incorrectly classified as cost of goods sold.
6. The company received new computer equipment on January 3, 2012 that was ordered and shipped F.O.B. shipping point to Westmoreland on December 27, 2011. No entry has been recorded for this purchase that was financed by a long-term note payable due in full June 30, 2013.

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a. Prepare an Unadjusted Misstatement Audit Schedule using the following format (Figure):

The following items were discovered during the December 31, 2011

b. Balance sheet and income statement materiality for the audit of Westmoreland financial statements is $75,000. What is your conclusion about the financial statements if the audit findings are not corrected by Westmoreland management before you issue the auditreport?

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