AUDITING
AUDITING
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PART-I
Case Scenario - I:
GNH & Co., Chartered Accountants, has been appointed as the statutory
branch auditors of Chandigarh branch of HFC Bank, a nationalized bank.
While carrying out the audit, the following key issues were identified:
Issue 1 : Consortium Cash Credit Facility granted to XLtd.: HFC Bank is a
consortium member providing cash credit facilities of 50 crores to X Ltd.,
with HFC's share being 10 crores. Over the past two quarters, interest
amounting to 1.75 crores have been debited in cash credit account of XLtd.,
while credits in the account amounts to only 7 1.25 crores. Despite this
shortfall, the account has been classified as performing asset, based on a
certificate from the lead bank (UNC Bank Limited).
Issue 2 : Asset Classification of SJ Ltd.: SJ Ltd.'s account has seen no
recovery for the past 18 months. However, the bank has not applied NPA
norms or income recognition norms to this account. The management justifies
this by stating that the account is guaranteed by the central government and
that NPA and income recognition norms are not applicable. Government has
not invoked the guarantee.
Issue 3 : Loan Application from ABC Traders: ABC Traders has applied for a
cash credit limit from HFC Bank for supporting working capital requirements
on account of business expansion. In discussions with ABC Traders, HFC
Bank has requested different forms of security, depending on the nature of the
assets offered, which includes immovable property (warehouse), goods in
provided the
stock, accounts receivable, and insurance policies. Borrower
security and was sanctioned cash credit limit of 4.50 Crores.
branch) has
Issue 4: Precision Engineering (one of the borrowers of the
utilized the entire sanctioned cash credit limit of 300.00 Lacs. Outstanding
balance as on 31t March, 2024 is 308.00 Lacs. Bank classified the account
as Substandard Asset. One fine day DGM (Inspection) of Bank was passing
through the area in which borrower is located and observed that building
occupied by the borrower is damaged and there is no machinery, stock and
available
other assets available in the premises. Borrower was not
telephonically and no contact could be made with him. He ordered
independent verification of assets and report was submitted that no security
mortgaged with bank is available. Report has been accepted by the bank
is available as
authorities. Only a piece of land with realizable value 25 Lacsconsidering the
of now. Bank made a provision in its books of accounts
account as Substandard Asset.
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Based on the above facts, answer the following Q. Nos. 1 to 4
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ABC Traders offered its warehouse as security for the loan. HFCBank created
a charge on the warehouse. Which form of security has been created and
whether bank is required to get stock audit done of cash credit account of ABC
Traders ? 2
(A) Security created is Pledge and bank is required to get stock audit done of
cash credit account of ABC Traders.
(B) Security created is Mortgage and bank is required to get stock audit done
of cash credit account of ABC Traders.
(C) Security created is Pledge and bank is not mandatorily required to get
stock audit done of cash credit account of ABC Traders.
(D) Security created is Mortgage and bank is not mandatorily required to get
stock audit done of cash credit account of ABC Traders.
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Whether correct classification and provisioning norms have been applied in
the account of Precision Engineering ? 2
(A) The account is correctly classified but provision should be made for
hundred percent of the unsecured portion besides making specified
provision on secured portion.
(B) The account should have been classified as Doubtful asset and besides
making required provision on secured portion, provision should have
been made for hundred percent of the unsecured portion.
(C) The account should have been classified as loss asset and full provision
should have been made in the books of accounts.
(D) The account should have been classified as Doubtful asset and full
provision should have been made in the books of accounts.
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4. Is the bank's decision not to apply NPA and income recognition norms to
account of SJ Ltd valid under regulatory guidelines ?
(A) The bank is correct to the extent of not applying the NPA noms for
provisioning purposes. However., this exemption is not available in
respect of income recognition norms.
(B) The bank is not correct for not applying the NPA norms for provisioning
purposes. But this exemption is available in respect of income
recognition norms.
(C) The bank is corect in not applying the NPA noms and income
recognition norms as both are not applicable.
(D) The bank is not correct in not applying the NPA norms and income
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In case any intangible asset is not in active use by the entity, the auditor should
check whether: - 2
A) The deletion with respect to the intaneible asset has been
recorded in the
books of accounts post-approval by the entity's
management.
B) The amortization charge has ceased bevond the date of
deletion.
C) The deletion with respect to the intangible asset has been
recorded in the
books of accounts post-approval by the entity's management and the
amortization charge shall be continued.
(D) The deletion with respect to the intangible asset has been recorded in the
books of accounts post-approval by the entity's management and the
amortisation charge has ceased beyond the date of deletion.
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Sr. Nature of Procedure Extent of Basis of Done
No. Check Sample by
1 Vouch few expense invoices 10% Random D
available in record of concern Sampling
2 Trace these invoices into the account 10% Random D
books of the concern. Sampling
3. Verify few invoices with the GST Random D
10%
data of the concern Sampling
Rahul immediately drafted a revised engagement letter for the financial year
2023-24 and also specified the scope of audit to include the following
statements:
Statement I : reliability and sufficiency of financial information
Statement II :proper disclosure of financial information,
Statement III: responsibility of an auditor to prepare the financial
statements, and
Statement IV: coverage of all aspects of entity relevant to the financial
statements being audited.
He thought that it is mandatory to obtain engagement letter every year and
handed over revised draft to CA P. CA Pis surprised as to why Rahul drafted
the same and explained him the situations under which it is necessary to obtain
a revised engagement letter.
Before finalizing the audit report of M/s. Fox India Limited for the F.Y
2023-24, Rahul performed the following procedures regarding subsequent events:
(i) Obtained an understanding of procedures established by the company to
ensure that subsequent events are identified.
(ii) Inquired management of the company as to whether any subsequent
events have occurred which affects the financial statements as on
31.03.2024.
Mhch of the andit procedure performed (before finalizing the audt report of
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Vs For Ind1a Limited) by Rahul is not as per SA S60 ?
(A) Provedure (i)
B) Provedure (ii)
C) Procedure (ii)
D) Procedure (iv)
10. Which of the following would not form part of the explanation given by CA P
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to Rahul 9
() A recent change of senior management.
(B) Asignificant change in nature or size of the entity's business.
(C) Replacement of CA K by CA P
(D) Achange in legal or regulatory requirements.
letter
11. Which of the statements included by Rahul in revised draft engagement
IS incorrect ? 2
(A) Statement I
(B) Statement II
(C) Statement III
(D) Statement IV
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Case Scenario- III:
to
auditor of a manufacturing entity. Pursuant
CA F has been appointed as an
planned to assess the risk of material misstatement. During
appointment, CAF
CA F observed that entity has jdentified various controls to
this process,
implemented a control (named TARGET)
mitigate the risk. The entity has
systems are processed to meet
whose objective is to ensure that production
financial reporting objectives.
CA F was wandering as to how
On completion of risk assessment procedure,
verify the existence of related party relationships and transactions. So,
he can
suggested following ways to
he consulted one of his colleagues. CA Z, who
identify the same:
(i Information supplied by the entity to regulatory authorities.
(ii) Entity's income tax returns.
(iii) Inventory records maintained by the entity.
(iv) Life insurance policies acquired by the entity.
CA F
On-going through the financial statement provided by the entity,
observed that the entity has significantly borrowed the amount during the
financial year 2023-24. CA F wanted to ensure that all borrowing on the
balance sheet represent valid claims by banks or other third parties.
Accordingly, he performed the following procedures:
(i) Reviewed subsequent transactions after the end of the reporting period.
(ii) Recomputed the interest on borrowing.
(iii) Reviewed board minutes for approval of new lending agreements.
(iv) Agreed loan balance and loan payables to the loan agreement.
CA F decided to perform analytical procedures to obtain audit evidence as to
overall reasonableness of purchase quantity and price. For this, CA F
scrutinized raw material consumed as per manufacturing account and
compared the same with previous years with closing stock. The variations
observed were discussed with the management of the entity.
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Based on the above facts, answer the following Q. Nos. 12 to 15
12. Do you agree with all the ways suggested by CA Z to CA F? 2
(A) No, suggestion (i) is not correct
(B) No, suggestion (i)) is not correct
(C) No, suggestion (11) is not correct
(D) No, suggestion (iv) is not correct
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15. Which of the procedures performed by CA F is suitable for satisfaction of
concern regarding borrowing ? 2
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(c) Sparc Parts Limited reccived an input from internal auditors that internal
controls inplemented by the company appears to be reasonable but not
NO strong that any fraudulent activity can be prevented or timely detected
geographical market and also add new products. Company has prepared
prospective financial infornmation to be presented to potential investors
and financial institutions to secure funding for the expansion.
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(iii) The costs of air travel and stay accommodation of fanily members
of audit team for audit of Chennai was borne by the client stationed
at Chennai.
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(iv) One of the clients, M/s. Chalk Limited, threatened to replace them
as auditors because the audit teamn insisted to make provision for
expected credit loss which the company was not willing to provide.
(V) CA N, partner of the firm, who audited M/s. NM Private Limited
became arbitrator for dispute between M/s. NM Private Limited
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You are requested to help CA H in classifying the type of threats to
independence in each of the above observation received from the staff
FRP & Associates are the statutory auditors of Paint Private Limited. 4
(c)
Company is into the business of trading and has operations across India.
CA M, partner in charge of the audit, is carrying out the audit procedures
with his audit team. He entrusted CA Ravi, one of the team members, the
task of obtaining various audit evidences connected with the audit and
submit the same to the engagement partner for finalizing the audit report.
How can CA M ensure that the evidences collected by CA Ravi during
the audit will be sufficient for the purpose of audit or not ?
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3. (a) ABC & Co., a Chartered Accountant firm, has been appointed as the
statutory auditors of Pen Private Limited for the F.Y 2023-24. During
audit, one of the team members. Mr. R noticed that Pen Private Limited
has purchased software amounting to 2.00 crore and the said software
1S not an integral part of the related hardware. Mr. R further observed
that Pen Private Limited has conducted some research of an internal
(ii) State any two audit procedures in relation to the cash flow forecast 2
likely to be performed by CA Z.
(c) Singh & Associates, while carrying out statutory audit of Rubber 4
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4. (a) POR & Co., Chartered Accountants, has been appointed as statutory
auditor of MGM Ltd. The financial statements of the company have
material amount outstanding as debtors. Ageing of debtors is being done
by the internal auditors and is given by them in their monthly report.
This issue was also discussed with the management. The engagement
partner from PQR & Co. decided to give the age wise debtors as per the
report of internal auditor due shortage of time. After the audit report
was released, the engagemnent partner realized that the disclosure of the
debtors is misleading and the ageing was not done by the. internal auditor
on correct principles due to which the provision made against old debtors
was wrong. The engagement partner held the internal auditor responsible
for this. Is he correct in making statement that the internal auditor is
responsible for false provisioning ? What considerations PQR & Co.
should have undertaken before relying on the work of internal auditor ?
(b) Identify and explain the assertions that the auditor will check by 5x1
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performing the following audit procedures
(i) Employee benefit expenses do not include the cost of any
unauthorized personnel.
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(1V) Ine entity owns or controls the inventoy recorded in the financlal
statements. i.e. the purchase invoices have been made the name
of the client.
(V) Inventory has been recognized at the lower of cost and net
realizable value in accordance with AS 2- Inventories.
Private Limited (BPL) for the F.Y 2023-24. BPL 0s engaged in providing
telecom services and received a notice from telecom regulator to deposit
fee for violating noms. BPL went into litigation and filed an appeal win
telecom appellate authority and the matter is pending for decision as at
the end of the financial year. However., the company has disclosed the
same in financial statements. Audit team members have completed the
audit procedures for the year 2023-24 and are in the process of drafting
the audit report. Audit team leader knows that matter of normns violation
and pending appeal need to be included in the audit report and seeks your
Guide him
guidance on how to report the matter in the auditor's report.
suitably.
(b) SRP Limited appoted M/s JK & Co, as its statutory auditors. Auditors
while caTying out the audit observed that company has cntered into a
complex transaction having material etlect on the tinancial statenents, In
onder to have realistie intormation on the said transaction (relevant to thc
audit), audit team deeided to take assistance Irom thosc charged with
govenance. Two ot the team members were discussing to who can be
*Those charged with governance" but could not get a fair iden of the
same. Can you guide them by xplaining the same ?
(c) Helping Hands Co-operative society working for the welfare of its 4
members since last 10 years. Governing body observed that the society
had some idle funds during the F.Y 2023-24 and considering the equity
markets growth, decided to invest the same in blue chip mutual funds.
Decision brought fortune and society earned handsome return on the
investment made. Auditor of the society however gave a qualified
opinion. Management has hired you to guide where they went wrong.
Give your comments considering section 32 of the Central Act ?
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(a) CA P was COnsulted by one of his riends. Mr. Robin, Robin informed
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him that he wants to enter in cdueation sector and invest in onc of the
schools being operated in the city. The operations of the school will be
managed by Robin only and the proposed investment will be made once
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(b) Oval Enterprises Limited (OEL) is under legal obligation to represent
year's
current year's financial statements along with the previous
statements). Karan &
financial statements (comparative financial
statutory
Associates, Chartered Accountants, has been appointed as the
the last year's financial
auditor for the year. CA Karan noticed that
financial statement as a
statements contain an adverse opinion for the
evaluation and disclosure of the
whole due to a misstatement in the
regarding the treatment and
debtors. Guide CA Karan for his duty
What disclosures he
addressing the issue while drafting his audit report.
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(C) ldentity and explain the fundamental principles being referred to in the
following cases.
(0) Protessional accountants should act diligently and in accordance 2
with applicable technical and professional standards while
providing professional services.
(1) A professional accountant shall not knowingly be associated with 2
reports where he believes that the information contains a materially
false or misleading statement.
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(C) In an automated environment. there are generally four types of audit tests 4
available. As a senior auditor, it's crucial to guide your team in selecting
the appropriate audit tests based on the situation. Explain the
types of
audit tests commonly used in an automated setting and provide
insights
on how to determine when and which tests to
apply, emphasizing the role
of professional judgment in making these decisions.
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