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Accounting Estimates

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  • This topic has 2 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 7 years ago by alaccountancy.
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  • May 22, 2018 at 5:01 pm #453426
    alaccountancy
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    Hi Sir

    When management impose a limitation of scope, and refuse to remove it, even after consultation and reports to those charged with governance – the auditor would attempt to resign unless prohibited by laws or regulations?

    The same can’t be said when the management team refuse to provide written representation can it?

    If management refuse to provide representation relating to their responsibilities then a disclaimer of opinion is issued, but the auditor does not resign?

    If, however, we’re given a scenario where management refuse to provide specific representations, for example, relating to accounting estimates, then the auditor may decide to provide a qualified opinion if the affected balance/transaction can be isolated and does not undercut the reliance, which can be placed on the remainder of the financial statements?

    Thank you.

    May 23, 2018 at 8:55 am #453516
    Ken Garrett
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    Refusal to provide a letter of representation will lead to a disclaimer and then probably resignation before next audit. Why would you stay?

    If a specific item is not included in letter of representation, qualification might be possible but auditors would be unhappy and suspicious. In matters of judgement/accounting estimates all the directors have to say is that an amount is stated as x to the best of their knowledge and belief, eg on inventory values. They are not giving a guarantee. No one can with estimates.

    May 24, 2018 at 8:32 pm #453827
    alaccountancy
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    Thank you sir.

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