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1. Assurance engagements and external audit y7M{L8{0
◇Materiality, true and fair presentation, reasonable assurance \OA{&G.
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◇Appointment, removal and resignation of auditors S@qR~_>a
◇Types of opinion: standard unqualified opinion, Unqualified with additional explanatory language, qualified opinion, adverse opinion, disclaimer of opinion fE+zA)KX
◇Professional ethics: independence, objectivity, integrity, professional competence, due care, confidentiality, professional behavior O`c50yY
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○Plan and perform audits with an attitude of professional skepticism +ZM,E8
○Audit risks = inherent risk × control risk × detection risk z'
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(1) Inherent risk refers to the likelihood of material misstatement of an assertion, assuming no related internal control. This risk differs by account and assertion. /j$=?Rp
(2) Control risk is the likelihood that a material misstatement will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control. This risk is assessed using the results of tests of control. GeTk/tU
(3) Detection risk is the likelihood that an auditor’s procedures lead to an improper conclusion that no material misstatement exists in an assertion when in fact such a misstatement does exist. The auditor’s substantive tests are primarily relied upon to restrict detection risk. a&x:_vv
○Risk-based approach 0o=HOCL\
◇Understanding the entity and knowledge of the business )Q'E^[Ua
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(1) Identifying areas that may need special consideration Ha `N
(2) Assessing conditions under which accounting data are produced, processed, reviewed and accumulated ^sD
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(3) Evaluating accounting estimates for reasonableness (e.g., valuation of inventories, depreciation, allowance for doubtful accounts, percentage of completion of long-term contracts) [&