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ISA 315 (Revised 2019) — Identifying and Assessing the Risks of Material Misstatement

ISA 315 (Revised 2019) is an international pronouncement addressing risk assessment through understanding the entity, its environment and its system of internal control. It requires identification and assessment of risks of material misstatement through understanding the entity, its environment, applicable framework and system of internal control. Assessed risks inform the further audit procedures designed under ISA 330.

Worked example

The auditor identifies risks arising from a new automated revenue system and assesses relevant controls.

Common mistake

Risk of material misstatement concerns the financial statements before audit and excludes detection risk; the auditor assesses and revises it as audit evidence is obtained.

Where it appears in your exams

QualificationExamRelationshipPeriod
ACCA AA Supporting September 2026–June 2027
ACCA AAA (INT) Supporting September 2026–June 2027