FACULTY OF COMMERCE

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING & AUDITING

BACC221: AUDIT SKILLS
ASSIGNMENT 2
JANUARY- JUNE 2024

Instructions
1. All assignments must be typed using New Times Roman font size 12, 1.5 line spaced,
referenced using 6th Edition APA Guidelines, justified both sides, include a
standardized cover page and uploaded as a SINGLE PDF file.
2. It is the responsibility of the student to upload their assignments in time to avoid
inconveniences due to internet failure, system failure, power outages or any other
unforeseen circumstances. NO submission extensions will be granted by the
Department after the deadline.
3. All queries for this assignment must be directed to the Course Leader whose contact
details are on the List of Course Leaders available on MyVista.
4. Plagiarism is a serious academic offence. Credit will be given for well written and
referenced assignments. Please refer to the Tutorial Letter and other resources for
more information on academic writing.
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1
Explain the characteristics of the auditing profession.
QUESTION 2
a) Discuss the various circumstances under which an audit engagement letter must be
done in Zimbabwe. Refer to (ISA 210).
b) Describe the procedures involved in drafting an audit engagement letters as outlined
by the ISA 210.