The transactions in the stockholders' equity accounts are typically tested using a
statistical sampling approach.
-False Which of the following procedures is a typical substantive procedure related to the relevant assertion of completeness for debt obligations? -Confirming debt obligations with relevant outside parties In those audits where there is a heightened risk of fraud related to stockholders' equity accounts, which of the following will the auditor typically not perform? -Review equity authorizations in the board meeting minutes Which of the following is not important documentation for substantive procedures for capital stock and equity transactions? -A memo regarding audit ideas generated during the brainstorming session regarding potential frauds applicable to the capital stock and equity transactions In its 2004 through 2006 inspections, which of the following was not a deficiency the PCAOB noted related to inadequate testing of stockholders' equity transactions? -The auditors failed to disclose each class of stock issued by the clients Which of the following is a typical substantive procedure related to the relevant assertion of presentation and disclosure for debt obligations? -Reviewing debt agreements for the restrictive covenants Rights/obligations is the most relevant audit assertion associated with an inherent risk for finding stock options or warrants being granted without being properly approved. -False Substantive testing -an audit procedure that examines the financial statements and supporting documentation to see if they contain errors -needed as evidence to support the assertion that the financial records of an entity are complete, valid, and accurate. Examples of substantive tests -issuing bank confirmations -confirming debt balances -reviewing board minutes In auditing equity accounts, the auditor primarily focuses on which of the following two assertions? -Presentation & Disclosure and Valuation Which of the following is not true regarding the testing of transactions in the stockholders' equity accounts? -The transactions are typically tested on a sampling basis. For both debt accounts and stockholders' equity accounts, the boxes of evidence would typically be filled only with evidence obtained through substantive procedures. -True