AUDITING BAC2664 (New), BAC2287(Old) Topic 10, Lecture 10 Audit of Fixed Assets (Non Current Assets) 1
Objective • Ensure fixed assets (non current assets) are fairly stated in the financial statements • Ensure movement of NCA - additions and disposals have been accounted for • Ensure proper cost – installation, freight or similar capital expenditure have been accounted for in respect of acquisition of assets 2
Audit Procedures Management assertions
Audit objectives Audit of test of details procedures of balances
Existence
Existence
Obtain FA listing 4 Agree relevant figures with GL 5 Carry out physical examination 6 Sight supporting documents (title deeds, registration cards, invoices, sales & purchase 3 agreement, minutes of BOD)
Audit Procedures Completeness
Completeness
From FA listing carry out physical examination
Valuation and allocation
Accuracy
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Sight & Vouch entries in accounting records to supporting documents Ensure depreciation reasonably charged Ensure disposals authorized by BOD Ensure gain/loss on disposal properly accounted for in IS Trace proceeds to CB & Bank Statement Check appropriateness 4 of repair & maintenance expenses
Audit Procedures Classification
Different category of assets properly classified according to chart of accounts
Cut-off
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Detail tie-in
Acquisition & disposal properly recorded Agree minutes of BOD meeting
Figures of FA tie with figures in GL 5
Audit Procedures Rights and obligations
Ownership
Presentation & disclosure
Presentation & disclosure
Sight title deeds, insurance policies, payment vouchers, vendor’s invoices, to ensure all documents belong to client 3
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Present FA figures according to FRS requirement Make enquiries whether FA charged to bank as securities, & disclosed 6 adequately
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Lecture notes Tutorial questions Past examination questions Text – margaret boh – chapter Articles
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